"Today is a tragic day in our nation's history,” Innocence Project Co-Director Barry Scheck said. “Troy Davis was executed in spite of serious doubt about his guilt.” This doubt, which has spread through communities worldwide, resulted in thousands upon thousands of signatures on behalf of…
Photo credit: Sanchez, Navau, Prat-Camps and Chen, 2011. (From left to right) Magnetic field, as represented by the blue lines, of a single magnet, two magnets repulsing each other and then an antimagnet placed on top of one of the two magnets. In the last…
A fundamental rule in physics states that no atomic particles can travel faster than the speed of light. Nevertheless, recent findings indicate that some types of elementary particles can travel faster, sending scientists into an unforeseen debate over what was, before now, a relatively unquestioned…
"I'm not promiscuous," Jeffrey, the title character, declared. "It's such an ugly word. I’m cheap." These lines are part of the opening monologue to Jeffrey, a cleverly-written comedic play by Paul Rudnick and performed by a rag-tag yet charming New College student cast during National…
“Magic is not Yu-Gi-Oh,” first-year Tania Russell said upon having a friend comment on the cards spread out before her, keeping her hand close to her chest to avoid any sort of cheating. “It’s so much deeper than that.” Most card enthusiasts can recall a…
Corey Rodda/Catalyst Bradenton Donuts co-owners Pei T. "Peter" He and Jinny Huang pose in front of their fried, sugary confections. A sign reading “A Donut a day keeps the doctor away” adorns the interior of Bradenton Donuts. Near this is a large picture frame filled…
Corey Rodda/Catalyst Carr said that many of her clientele are professors and professionals. Carr’s Corner Cafe has a quaint, laid-back atmosphere that reminds me of my Aunt Betty-Jean’s kitchen in rural West Virginia. Flora and fauna filter light through the windows of the restaurant and…
Taylor Meredith/Catalyst Profesor Skinner sits outside of his HCL 7 classroom. “I certainly flirted very hard with journalism,” visiting Professor of Political Science Richard Skinner answered when asked what career path he would have taken if not for teaching. “I was an editor for the…
All photos courtesy of Martin Steele “Places, everyone,” the director, a portly Australian man in a yellow baseball cap, barked to the bleary-eyed crowd of tuxedo-clad extras. “Make sure everyone’s accounted for … anyone who shouldn’t be on set right now, get out of the…
Paul Zombory/Catalyst With some relief, President Gordon “Mike” Michalson presented his annual State of the College Report and Statement of Priorities for the coming year to the Board of Trustees for the last time. In the report, Michalson highlighted the school’s successes of the past…
