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February 1, 2015
Colorful rally supports Charlie Crist at the bayfront
Charlie Crist made a stop at Sarasota's sunny bayfront last Tuesday evening to rally for the upcoming gubernatorial vote. Less than a week before the election, Crist took advantage of the final moments before citizens go to the polls. Although the incumbent Rick Scott is…
November 16, 2014
Campus celebrates McCord’s pending retirement
By Caitlyn Ralph and Giulia Heyward From 2001 to 2014, Dr. Elzie McCord served as the Professor of Biology at the New College of Florida. On Oct. 8 in College Hall, faculty and students alike came to celebrate McCord due to his recent decision to…
October 29, 2014
Fourth International Career Seminar inspires audience
On Saturday Nov. 2, Harry Sudakoff Center was host to a range of speakers in international sectors for the Fourth International Career Seminar. Interested students, alumnae and community members joined together to share a day learning about international careers in anything from diplomacy to opera.…
September 16, 2014
Da Vinci Machine exhibition
It is estimated that Leonardo Da Vinci created more than 44,000 drawings of models, only 14,000 of which have survived. The traveling Da Vinci Machines Exhibition, currently at the Bradenton Auditorium, has recreated some of the inventor’s most fascinating designs. The exhibit is divided into…
April 23, 2014
‘In Your Eyes’ offers simple storytelling with Internet debut
Although arguably one of the most influential people in pop culture today – what with his credits of creating cult classic shows like “Buffy,” “Angel” and “Firefly” as well as being an important cog in the wheel of the Marvel Cinematic Universe – Joss Whedon…
April 22, 2014
Sarasota Magazine hosts “Best of Sarasota” party
On April 22, the grounds of the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens were adorned with opulent crystal chandeliers and extravagant decorations for the “Best of Sarasota” party. Hosted by Sarasota Magazine, this annual event showcases the best of local restaurants and businesses. This year’s party was…
April 16, 2014
Revitalizing the Gender and Diversity Center
Positive changes are in store for the Gender and Diversity Center. Last month, a group of students and professors organized an Independent Study Project (ISP) aimed at reviving the Gender and Diversity Center (GDC). Associate Professor of Sociology Sarah Hernandez and Professor of Anthropology Uzi…
February 26, 2014
Administration to hire Director of Writing, replace John Gillette
The administration is hiring a new director of writing who will replace current interim director, John Gillette (‘88). While the goal is to expand the writing program beyond the current scope of the Writing Resource Center (WRC) and to provide more services to students, many…
February 19, 2014
Graphic novel inspiring award-winning film impresses readers
With the recent release and acclaim of its cinematic adaptation, the graphic novel “Blue is the Warmest Color” has mesmerized and inspired readers and movie-goers alike. Recently translated from the French by author Julie Maroh, the award-winning comic became available in English prior to the…
November 16, 2013