Republican presidential candidate Gary Johnson talks to the Catalyst

photo courtesy of Casey Morell/Catalyst He’s climbed Mt. Everest and has completed the Ironman Triathlon in Hawaii on “multiple occasions,” according to his biography. He served as governor of New Mexico from 1994 to 2003, supports legalizing marijuana and was in favor of repealing the…

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RAINN Day: sexual assault awareness hits home

photos courtesy of Eva Gray/Catalyst An attempted sexual battery occurred at an off-campus residence in the neighborhood adjacent to Bay Shore Road on Tuesday, Sept. 20.  The case seems to involve a repeat sex offender, a masked Caucasian male. According to an e-mail alert sent…

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Keeping up with CLUCK, Sarasota's urban chicken campaign

all photos Kaley Soud/Catalyst “Whereas at the request of the organization known as Citizens Lobbying for Urban Chicken Keeping (CLUCK) and other interested citizens, the City Commission wishes to amend the City Code so as to permit the keeping of chickens within the city limits,”…

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Florida leads world in number of invasive reptiles, amphibians

Photo courtesy of Kaley Soud/Catalyst Cuban tree frogs, introduced to Florida in the 1920s, eat at least five different species of native frogs, along with the occasional lizard or small snake. Exotic animals can make for unique pets – and uncontrollable pests. Florida has the…

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Palm Court signs divide opinion

“No glass containers.” “All guests must have a visitor’s pass.” “Be courteous and respectful of others.” These are all rules that New College students have drilled into them from day one. However, some argue that a visual reminder is necessary for those who are new…

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"First Year Love" program to provide mentorship

With the new school year beginning, many first-year students may find themselves lost and confused. Aware of this situation, some upperclassmen have decided to address the issue and make the New College environment a little more comfortable for new students who aren’t adjusting as well…

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Jane Bancroft Cook Library to use new system for printing

As the new school year begins, New College’s library is installing a new system to allow students to print and copy with greater ease and efficiency. In the past, students’ school ID cards were used for the copiers and printers at the library, paying with…

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