When people are asked about their college experiences, there are often a few commonalities across the board. At least at larger schools, there are frat parties, sorority mixers or Greek life in general. Football games, basketball games or baseball games all complete with cheerleaders. Dorm…
Over the past few years, Florida universities have witnessed a sizable influx of international students who are pursuing higher education in the Sunshine State. Among the many prestigious and locally loved educational destinations, New College of Florida is home to a diverse group of students…
Every kiss begins with Klimt. The long lost work of the Austrian painter, Gustav Klimt, resurfaced at an auction on April 22 at the IM Kinsky Auction House in Vienna, Austria. “Portrait of Fräulein Lieser” sold for 35 million euros ($37 million) to Patti Wong,…
New College of Florida’s Asian Pacific Islander Student Association (APISA) and Ringling College of Art and Design’s (RCAD) Asian Student Association (ASA) are two recently founded affinity groups at schools just a stone’s throw from each other. As Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month…
Less than two years after his coronation, Buckingham Palace announced on Feb. 6 that King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer, sending shockwaves through the United Kingdom and raising questions about the future of the British monarchy. The Palace released a statement confirming that…
In a plot twist worthy of a classic Roald Dahl tale, the 'Willy Wonka Event' that took place Feb. 2024 in Glasgow, Scotland left attendees feeling more sour than sweet. Promising a golden ticket to chocolatey wonderland for the price of $44, the event fell…
Forget the popcorn and allow for the breathtaking yet jarring screenplay in The Zone of Interest to satiate the palette. Loosely based off of a novel under the same name by author Martin Amis, director Jonathan Glazer is to thank for the cinematic adaptation which…
Sociology is no longer an option for Florida post-secondary students seeking to fulfill their general education course requirements. As of Jan. 24, introductory sociology courses cannot be counted for the social science requirement due to the discipline losing favor with the Florida Board of Governors…
Social media has proven to be an effective platform for fundraising over the years. In the wake of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, this capability has taken center stage on platforms such as TikTok. Within a concise two-minute timeframe, users have harnessed the power of…
Diwali, otherwise known as Deepavali, or the Festival of Lights, is a five-day celebration observed by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and occasionally Buddhists. The holiday marks the end of the summer harvest season and lands on the darkest night of the Hindu lunisolar calendar, falling between…
