February 18, 2015 / Volume XXXVII / Issue I In honor of Black History Month, a committee has created a month full of programming for the community for the first time in recent history. Events have been engaging and well received so far. New College’s…
February 18, 2015 / Volume XXXVII / Issue I Emerging concern about the mental health of entering college students was reinforced this week by a survey demonstrating a sharp increase in students who reported feeling frequently depressed or overwhelmed. “The American Freshman: National Norms 2014”…
February 18, 2015 / Volume XXXVII / Issue I Anthem Inc., parent of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, stated it had fallen victim to a massive data breach in which as many as 80 million current and former members’ and employees’ personal information may…
February 18, 2015 / Volume XXXVII / Issue I The Florida Right to Medical Marijuana Initiative seeks to change the legal standing of medical marijuana in the state. This proposed ballot comes on the heels of Amendment 2, a bill that was shot down in…
February 18, 2015 / Volume XXXVII / Issue I As Greece embarks on what it hopes is a new and promising era, recently elected prime minister, Alexis Tsipras prepares himself for a challenging battle. Prior to his win on Jan. 25, the left-wing Syriza party…
February 18, 2015 / Volume XXXVII / Issue I The Juried Student Art Exhibition is a chance for selected New College works to be shown and judged by a jury. The juror’s talk, by Joseph Loccisano, and reception was held on Feb. 5 at the…
February 18, 2015 / Volume XXXVII / Issue I Earlier this month, U.S. citizens were shocked to read headlines reporting on boxes of condoms selling for $755 on MercadoLibre, a website where Venezuelans purchase goods in short supply. The unavailability of condoms, birth control pills…
With almost 120 members, the New College Dive Club is one of the most prominent clubs on campus. Third-year Charlie Edelson, current president of the Bull Sharks, cited that the club was established some time in 2008 and has been gaining popularity ever since. Approximately…
When third- year Madeleine Yount decided to be a part of the Social Justice and Sustainable Development program, she made a commitment without knowing whether or not it would be financially feasible. With a price tag of about $21,000, the program was a huge expense…
The Organic Gardening Tutorial, which focuses on permaculture and gardening in the Old Caples Garden wrapped up this week with student presentations and a look at the fruits of its labor as the semester draws to an end. “We used heirloom seeds [that are] specifically…
