“Who loves an independent New College?” thesis student Alex Barbat shouted as students erupted into cheers of support. On Thursday, Feb. 20, more than 150 students, faculty and staff gathered in Koski Plaza to demonstrate their opposition to House Bill (HB) 7087, which would merge…
Feb. 15 marked the 19th annual Orlando Wetlands Festival in Christmas, Fla. Christmas is an unincorporated area in Orange County with less than 1,500 residents. The festival features live animals, wildlife education and tours of the wetlands. The wetlands are one of two sites for…
When it comes to PCP, preparation is key. While the Catalyst is unfortunately unable to help you pick out a show-stopping outfit or solidify your somewhat shaky plans, this handpicked, high-energy playlist has your pregame soundtrack covered. “The Cult of Dionysus” by the Orion Experience…
Not only was this past weekend the 50th reunion of the cohort of 1970, but it was also the 50-year anniversary of the name-changing and sometimes silent New Radio. On Saturday, Feb. 22, three alums met on a panel in Heiser to reminisce about their…
My interview with founder of Sarasota’s grassroots anti-homelessness coalition Streets of Paradise (SOP) Greg Cruz kept getting interrupted. “Buenas noches,” a man called out as he passed by us on the sidewalk. “Oye, ¿cómo estás?” Cruz responded warmly, then continued explaining SOP’s ethos— “The people…
Thesis students Erin Everdale, Julian Hunter and alumni Jules La Rosa’s create the beat for the Magician tarot card’s frenzied polyrhythm; their hands bang spoons and knives on metal cups in one of the 22 scenes that makes up Everdale’s haunting “living tarot” thesis production.…
As the Florida Primary–set to take place on March 17–approaches, students question how and where their vote will be counted. Some students may not have their permanent addresses listed in Sarasota-Manatee County, preventing them from being able to cast their vote in Sarasota-Manatee voting locations.…
Throughout this week (2/26–3/4), activists have the opportunity to participate in film screenings, climate walks and student summits. Read on if you want to get involved in the community regarding voter suppression, waste reduction and environmental efforts. Wednesday, Feb. 26–Saturday, Feb. 29 Visions of Nature/Voices…
Following the Nevada Caucus, Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont gathered a considerable lead in delegates. Now ahead of 31 delegates leading into the South Carolina Primary, Senator Sanders sits at the top of the primary race. Senator Sanders is followed by Mayor Pete Buttigieg of…
Income inequality has become an important issue in the Democratic primary, with candidates such Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren in particular lamenting the role and wealth of billionaires in American life. In sharp contrast to their denunciations, Michael Bloomberg, the twelfth richest man in…
