Conservative radio host Dennis Prager made a bold claim at his St. Petersburg college appearance to get out the vote for the governor's race when he declared that rape culture does not exist. The claims, Prager alleged, of the existence of a rape culture are…
Food waste is one of the top three components in landfills and leads to the emission of methane, which is 23 times more harmful a greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide. Based on calculations done by third-year and former Compost TA Dylan Ricke, the composting that…
By Leigh Barber With a thriving art scene and rich culture, Sarasota beckons to all kinds of artists. It is home to several museums and performing arts centers that draw crowds from all across the globe. Unfortunately, the phrase “starving artist” does hold some…
By Leigh Barber The funding for the 2014 midterm cycle was turned inside out for both parties. After one of the most expensive midterm cycles in history, reports show that huge amounts of money have come from organizations that are making donations on behalf…
By Leigh Barber As a stark contrast to a slew of new Humvees, the Sarasota Police Department has recently received over 200 teddy bears. While this may seem strange, these cuddly plush toys are not for the officers. Instead, they are for children in…
By Leigh Barber With low fall temperatures come even lower gas prices. Students and faculty alike are reveling in the newfound lower costs that have arrived in Sarasota. While a steady decline in prices has been observed since the end of summer, it is…
With a turnout of 62,000 people and 116 vendors at last year’s event, the Sarasota Medieval Fair organizers were under a lot of pressure not only to maintain the attendance for the 2014 festival, but to exceed it. The fair held its opening weekend on…
The upcoming New College Student Alliance (NCSA) elections will take place Thursday, Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Hamilton “Ham” Center. This election will determine the new members of the NCSA ranging from President to Student Court Justice, as well as elected…
For the past few weeks, a bloody sign has hung above Hamilton “Ham” Center’s dining area. It reads “Quarantine: Zombie Outbreak,” warning of the upcoming infection, marked by paranoia, that will inevitably run its course. Held every year before Halloween, NCF Zombies is essentially a…
By Leigh Barber As November sets in, Native American Heritage Month will take place around the nation. New College has its own plans to celebrate and pay respect to the history of the first inhabitants of North America. Professor of Native American Literature Gabrielle…
