The student-run café by the anthropology lab, Four Winds, has closed. The Four Winds has been a fixture of the campus since it was founded in 1996, but over the past year its future became uncertain. From its origins as an independent study project (ISP),…
On Wednesday, Feb. 12, the Florida House Education Committee passed a proposed bill that would merge New College with Florida State University (FSU) and Florida Polytechnic University with the University of Florida (UF). The details and potential outcomes of this legislation remain unknown, but Rep.…
On Saturday Feb. 1, College Hall welcomed a variety of artists to perform at Sur La Bay, a concert organized by the Black History Month Committee to celebrate Africana music, dance and culture. Students were treated to the electrifying violin of Undine Shorey, DJ Karim’s…
As the holiday of love draws near, take some time out of your busy schedule to treat your mind, heart and ears to the Catalyst staff’s handpicked Valentine’s Day playlist. This selection has something for everyone, Valentine’s Day lovers and haters alike, ranging from oldies…
As Valentine’s Day approaches, the student emailing list remains surprisingly lacking of holiday-related reminders and events. Perhaps this is not too surprising, as a generally liberal and progressive campus like New College is likely to have some qualms in regards to the commercial focus and…
Steve Novia’s first housewarming gift was a heart made out of Hot Tamales. “Baby, You’re my Hot Tamale when we are together at ‘night!’” the accompanying card declared. He told me it’s from his girlfriend, Mona, and that he tried to hide it before I…
As the Spring semester starts, so does another tax season. Every year billions of tax dollars go unclaimed and United Way Suncoast is on a mission to help low-to-moderate income households claim what is theirs. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, one of United…
Art is at the center of every community, bringing people together in ways they may not have ever imagined and opening endless possibilities of creativity and collaboration for all involved. The members of Art Center Sarasota, a local organization which provides the Sarasota community with…
Throughout this February, activists have the opportunity to participate in public talks, film screenings and workshops as a part of New College’s Black History Month programming. Read on if you want to get involved in the community regarding Black literature, political movements and community-based art.…
With primary season ramping up, so are voter registration efforts on campus. The deadline for voter registration in Florida is Feb. 18 in order to maintain eligibility for participation in the primary election on Mar. 17. President of New College Democrats, second-year Ellie Young has…
