Students express disappointment, anxiety over delayed election results
Rollins voters call for empathy as world waits for new president By Heather Borochaner and Zoe Pearson The 2020 presidential election has elicited a mixture of responses among Rollins voters. Several...
View Article#BlackLivesMatter march held during General Election weekend
Roughly 180 people attend on campus, student organizations lead protest On Nov. 6, a #BlackLivesMatter protest was held on campus by various Rollins student organizations. Some of the organizations...
View ArticleStudents in quarantine when semester ends may temporarily remain on campus
Residential Life prepares for pandemic precautions next semester Students who test positive or are exposed to COVID-19 in the days leading up to winter break may have to stay on campus until their...
View ArticleAlumna Joanne Rogers passes away at the age of 92
Wife of Fred Rogers made “goodness attractive” through nonprofit work Joanne Rogers, Rollins alum and wife of Fred Rogers, passed away on Jan. 14 at the age of 92. When Mrs. Rogers passed away earlier...
View ArticleInauguration sparks criticism, praise of presidential goals
Biden inducts diverse cabinet, promises unity to divided America The inauguration of Joseph R. Biden as the 46th president of the United States leaves people in swing states like Florida feeling...
View ArticleWinter Park Library constructs $42M space
Rollins will not purchase old property, prepares for other projects The Winter Park Library will move to a new location on Morse Boulevard, which is currently undergoing construction. The vote for...
View ArticleAll field studies have been cancelled until Fall 2021 due to COVID-19
Office of International Programs offers virtual internships, classes Because of the ongoing severity of COVID-19, Rollins administration has decided to cancel all field studies until August 2021....
View ArticleSarah Sprinkel, Phil Anderson vie for the Winter Park mayor position
Candidates express opinions on development, Rollins, diversity, COVID-19 On Mar. 9, Winter Park and Rollins voters will be electing the city’s next Mayor. At stake are two competing visions for the...
View ArticleBach Festival staff eliminates choir, limits in-person audience to remain safe
Every year, the Bach Festival Society of Winter Park attracts people from Winter Park, across America, and even abroad. The festival includes musical numbers ranging from classical to contemporary...
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Afghanistan explained: 2 veterans share their thoughts on war’s end
The above is a group photo of Regimental Combat Team 8. Sergeant Andrew Biggio, 32, appears near the center wearing a white hat. Six days before she made the ultimate sacrifice while evacuating...
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Alfond Inn expansion to include second pool, café, wellness spa
Photo by Alexander Knobloch Rollins’s Alfond Inn expansion is underway after a halt in production due to COVID-19. Since its opening in 2013, The Alfond Inn has been an integral part of the Winter...
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Sale of Austin’s Coffee still brewing in city council
Photo by Michael Webb When one thinks of nightlife in the Winter Park area, minds are usually drawn to drinks at The Porch or drag shows at Southern Nights. For those craving a more bohemian...
View ArticleOpinion: Recent bill will damage educational freedom
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the controversial House Bill 233 into law this summer. The purpose of the bill, to “protect the expression of diverse viewpoints at Florida College System (FCS)...
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Opinion: Disney’s Boo Bash falls flat
Photo by Peyton Poitras As humidity wanes in Orlando, one could say that spooky season is now upon us. For Walt Disney World, however, Halloween started back in August with the debut of the Disney...
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Halloween events haunt Winter Park, Orlando
Photo by David Menidre During this spooky season, a wide variety of events within the Winter Park and Orlando area range from scary movie nights to mind-boggling exhibits. Once a month in Winter...
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Opinion: Protest for abortion access amplifies nonbinary voices
Photo by Emily Wray The March for Abortion Access was a day of unity and protest throughout Central Florida and the entire US. I attended the protest on Oct. 2 with some of my friends, demonstrating...
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Campus Safety, Winter Park Police offer self-defense training for Girl Scouts
Campus Safety will be facilitating self-defense training for members of the local Girl Scout troops and the Kappa Delta sorority on Nov. 14. The event will be held as a collaboration between Campus...
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From Rollins to Richmond: 2 faculty members start next chapter
Dean Jennifer Cavenaugh began her career at Rollins as a professor in the Theatre & Dance Department. (Photo by Alexander Knobloch) Jennifer (Jenny) Jones Cavenaugh, dean of Faculty and Winifred...
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Local business woman runs for Commissioner Seat 3
Photo Courtesy of Anjali Vaya’s Campaign Team A profile on a candidate does not indicate The Sandspur or Rollins College’s endorsement. Small business owner Anjali Vaya is running for Winter Park...
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Winter Park native runs for Commissioner Seat 3
Photo courtesy of Kris Cruzada’s campaign. Attorney Kris Cruzada is running for Winter Park commission Seat Three against business owner Anjali Vaya. Cruzada, a Winter Park native, earned his...
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