In previous years, thesis carrels have for the most part been picked by the students themselves. This year that system is getting overhauled, in favor of a randomized assignment system that is designed to be less time-consuming for staff and more fair to students. However,…
Ringling Underground resumed its 2016 season after a one-week delay brought on by Hurricane Hermine’s arrival. Originally intended to begin on the first Thursday of the month, the event occurred the evening of Thursday, Sept. 9 and featured local musicians, free tacos, and only slightly…
The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County is currently campaigning funds in coordination with Minneapolis based non-profit Artspace to create affordable spaces for artists to live in work in the Sarasota area, with the historic motels along North Tamiami Trail as a potential…
For most students, graduation marks the end of their time at New College, but for some, their time as students is only the beginning. While there is usually a learning curve when beginning new employment, the transition to their new jobs comes naturally to graduates…
After a special election put thesis students Paige Pellaton and Shelby Statham in the position for a year and a half, the New College Student Alliance (NCSA) presidential torch has been passed down to third-years Miles Iton and Paul Loriston. The new presidents chose…
An influx in the number of students with Emotional Support Animals (ESA) and students seeking accommodations for disabilities has caused the head of the Disability Services Office to try to process around a quarter of the student population on her own. Many students are dissatisfied…
Black Lives Matter has been active for years now, but with a new school year comes the chance for members of New College, as well as the greater Manasota community to get involved. The Black Lives Matter of Manasota mission statement is “Black Lives Matter…
New College associate Professor of Political Science and Environmental studies, Frank Alcock, is hoping for an upset in the Republican-favored Florida race for the 23rd District of the Florida State Senate. Alcock, who has been a professor at NCF for 13 years, has, and will…
Clinton pulls a trump card at Democratic Convention On July 26, Hillary Clinton made history as the first woman to become the American Democratic nominee. On the final day of the Democratic National Convention, Clinton took the stage with her hand over her…
This week (9/7 – 9/14), activists have the opportunity to attend meetings, educational conferences, volunteer training sessions, art exhibitions, and political rallies. Read on if you want to get involved in the community fighting for racial justice, reproductive rights, grassroots environmental work, food security,…
