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NCF Freedom’s lawsuit challenging SB 266 faces first setback

On May 15, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed SB 266 into law on the New College campus in a ceremonial manner, celebrating his administration’s targeting of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programming in education throughout the state of Florida. As reported by local news outlet 96.5…

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November 16, 2023

Lung Cancer Awareness Graphic by Emma Iverson.

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Lung Cancer Awareness Month and how to get involved

As November marks Lung Cancer Awareness Month, it is essential for the New College community to contemplate the crucial facets of this lethal disease and the profound impact it has on survivors, fighters and healthcare professionals. Lung cancer stands as the predominant cause of cancer-related…

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November 16, 2023

Memphis Tennessee Police Station. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

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The murder and trial of Tyre Nichols: a timeline

On Jan. 7 in Memphis Tennessee, Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, was beaten for three minutes by five police officers who pulled Nichols over for reckless driving. Nichols died in the hospital three days later. The police officers were fired and charged with federal…

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November 16, 2023

A screenshot of the Oct. 20 Board of Trustees meeting that took place on Zoom. (Courtesy of New College of Florida's YouTube.)

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Richard Corcoran is now among the highest paid presidents in the state of Florida

President Richard Corcoran’s employment contract was the primary topic of discussion at the Oct. 20 Board of Trustees (BOT) meeting. The contract was negotiated and presented by Vice Chair Ron Christaldi, and after an hour-long discussion the BOT moved to approve the document. The motion…

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November 9, 2023

A Panera Bread restaurant sign. Photo courtesty of Flickr.

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Panera faces lawsuit over charged lemonade

In recent times, a growing number of college students seeking a caffeine boost have turned to charged lemonades, which pack roughly 390 mg of caffeine, just 10 mg shy of the FDA's daily recommended maximum of 400 mg. Last year a tragic incident involving Sarah…

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November 8, 2023

Welcome to Lewiston, Maine sign. (Courtesy of Maineanencyclopedia.com)

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Coverage on the Lewiston, Maine mass shooting

582. That is how many mass shootings, defined by the Gun Violence Archive as an incident in which four or more victims are shot or killed, have happened in the United States in 2023 at the time of this article’s writing. Since the Oct. 25…

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November 7, 2023

Protestors in Washington D.C. voice support for Israel and Palestine. (Courtesy of flickr.)

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Reader-friendly coverage on the escalating violence in Israel and Palestine

By Veronica Jolley and Isaac Tellechea On Oct. 7, Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups launched Operation al-Aqsa Flood, a coordinated assault consisting of land and air attacks into multiple border areas of Israel outside the Gaza strip. Hamas militants surrounded as many as 22…

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November 2, 2023

A book shelf in the library displays Odyssey-themed material, correlating with the new class being premiered this semester. (Taken by Maya Rish.)

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New Odyssey course previews this semester

This term, New College students were offered a new course, The Odyssey. Run by Professors of Classics Carl Shaw and David Rohrbacher, the class facilitates students’ deep dive into classical literature. Each week, more than 50 students prepare by reading two chapters from Homer's Odyssey,…

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November 2, 2023

The exterior of the House of Representatives side of the Capitol Building. (Courtesy of flickr.)

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Following a tumultuous election process, the House of Representatives has its new Speaker

Typically, most elections for the Speaker of the House of Representatives are completed  in one or two votes, but with the current GOP one can see the results of infighting that have come home to roost. After a long, tense three weeks of an immobilized…

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November 1, 2023

Nolia, Amethyst, Waffles after rescue. Photos courtesy of the Cincinnati Zoo.

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Cincinnati Zoo welcomes three young manatees

Three orphaned manatees joined the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden rescue family on Oct. 1. Since then, Nolia, Amethyst and Waffles have been adjusting to their new home while on their journey to recovery. The ultimate goal is for these manatees to reach a weight…

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October 31, 2023