Two boats of eight sweepers — rowers who use both hands for one oar — surge through the finish line, mere seconds apart. All photos Bailey Tietsworth/Catalyst During a three-day stretch of sun, wind and oars, numerous competitors cumulatively rowed over 100 kilometers at the…
Izaya Garret Miles/Catalyst This August, the Caples mansion was closed off to students and faculty. Issues with the air quality have made it potentially dangerous for continued use. Penicillium Aspergillus, an uncommon airborne type of mold, was discovered in the air inside. No health issues…
photo courtesy of Corey Torpie/FlickrAlexandria-Ocasio Cortez, one of the Green New Deal architects, with Kerri Evelyn Harris in New York City. On Feb. 7, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Edward J. Markey introduced a resolution in the House and Senate, respectively, titled ‘Recognizing the Duty…
On Jan. 4 California’s largest utility company, Pacific Gas & Electric Corp., (PG&E) announced that CEO Geisha Williams would step down and their plans to file for bankruptcy protection in the wake of about $30 billion in liability costs due to its responsibility for the…
On Feb. 15, President Trump declared a National Emergency for funding over a wall at the Mexico border, according to The New York Times. The executive order allows unilateral action by circumventing Congress, after legislators decided to grant $1.375 billion for a security fence—short changing…
The world bought 4,345.1 tonnes of gold in 2018, up from 4,159.9 tonnes in 2017, according to the World Gold Council’s (WGC) latest quarterly demand trends report. Central banks accounted for most of the gold buying this year, adding another hint of growing global financial,…
photo courtesy of Sarasota Police Department Sarasota made national news for an incident of vandalism on the Unconditional Surrender statue that stands on the Sarasota Bayfront. According to the Sarasota Police Department’s (SPD) news release, #MeToo was spray painted in red along the leg of…
Sarasota loves cannabidiol (CBD)– at least, one would think so given how more than two dozen stores have begun selling the product. CBD can be found for sale from pharmacies to gas stations, and that wide availability has begun to attract the attention of the…
Throughout this week (2/27 - 3/6), activists have the opportunity to participate in public meetings, book clubs, read-ins and panel discussions. Read on if you want to get involved in the community regarding constitutional rights, racial equality and economic equality. Thurs., Feb. 28, Black…
Hey Bec, My boyfriend and I live a few hours away from each other during the school year and every time I leave him or he leaves me (even if I am going to see him in a week or two) I get really depressed…
