In response to a string of vandalism, Hamilton “Ham” Center was closed during the early mornings over fall break. Numerous discussions among the Dean of Student Affairs Tracy Murray, campus police and the New College Student Alliance (NCSA) led to the closing of Ham, which,…
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…
Unbeknownst to many, the Magic: The Gathering (MTG) club is one of the most active student organizations on campus. The group congregates at least once a week in X promenade; however, through their Facebook page, many other club members setup unofficial meetings during the week.…
Nowadays, it is somewhat of a luxury to have an independent record shop close by. A place where you can spend afternoons sifting through shelves of CDs, gawking at unique memorabilia, spending a little more money than you should. Orlando, Florida is lucky enough to…
Ringling Art Museum is currently displaying an exhibit of black-and-white photographs from Danny Lyon’s photo-documentary, The Bikeriders. Lyon is famous for capturing the culture of obscure groups in 1960’s America. His photo-documentary following the lives of bike riders across America is a glorious example of…
On Saturday, Sept. 27, the New College/University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee Campus Police participated as a collector in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. This was the DEA’s ninth and final event in an effort to spread the opportunity to…
The New College Student Alliance (NCSA) held a meeting on Oct. 1 in HCL 8 explaining the pros and cons of the newly proposed government, due to the confusing structure of the existing government. Those interested were greeted with refreshments and were granted access to…
Independent Study Project, or ISP, season is approaching. While some students are still contemplating what to do for an entire month on campus, other students have already finalized the details necessary to leave and do their ISP abroad.The ISP is a month long period in…
Last spring, a part of Pritzker’s understructure cracked from erosion and collapsed, costing approximately $115,000 in construction. The Pritzker Marine Biology Research Center was built in 2001 with funds generously donated by Jack and Rhoda Pritzker and a matching grant from the state. Holding seven…
Reports of alleged police brutality are a common occurrence in popular media, spurring discussions of excessive force, the abuse of power and all things “unlawful.” Despite the extensive reporting on such instances, accredited individuals believe there is room for improvement when it comes to civic…
