Although known best for her work in children’s and young adult literature, on Thurs. Apr 12 Harry Potter creator and author J.K. Rowling released the name of her new book: The Casual Vacancy. Rowling first announced that she would be writing an adult fiction novel…
The newly renovated ACE Student Lounge has picked up patronage in the form of displayed student art. First-year Cassidy Bingham has been working with the New College Student Alliance to keep up the space covered in new and interesting artistic pieces, and with the help…
The United States Supreme Court recommends, but does not require,that employers provide discrimination and harassment training sessions at least every two years. Although the federal government does not require training, the state of Florida mandates that all executives and employees in supervisory positions attend a…
Taylor Meredith/Catalyst Thesis student Oliver Peckham is caught walking around the library with a sticker in his beard. After the on-campus teach-in that took place Feb. 14, it was noted that some New College students felt out of place amidst their peers for a variety…
Eva Gray/Catalyst The Filmakers Reception brought out several of the writers, directors and producers of the documentary features and narrative shorts featured in the Through Women's Eye's Film Festival. Each person introduced their film, role in production and how it felt to be part of…
all photos Sara Mineo/Catalyst Siesta Beach, which was rated the United States’ best beach by Dr. Beach in 2011, is home to the annual Siesta Fiesta, a large art and craft show that features a wide selection of merchandise. The 34th annual craft fair was…
all photos Corey Rae Rodda/Catalyst I waddled out of “¡Buen Provecho!: GDC Cuban-American Cuisine Bite Night” after savoring a meal that tasted of heritage and roots. Vista Coordinator Monica Tambay and alum James Sheridan served up batido de mango (a mango milkshake), moros y cristianos…
all photos Corey Rae Rodda/Catalyst I strive to eat vegetarian, but I have my indiscretions. I gobbled down a paté smeared Vietnamese sub filled with barbecue pork, grilled chicken, carrots, cucumber, parsley and a menacing wedge of a jalapeño pepper at J.R. Phò Vietnamese and…
Skylar Ead/Catalyst Dean Bashant (left) met Parker (right) through her husband, and introduced him to his audience. The Career Center, formerly of Palmer E and now currently residing in HCL4, has recently begun hosting discussions and workshops in an effort to not only educate the…
Last December, UF students held a rally to demand that Gov. Rick Scott veto the "preeminence" bill, which would allow universities to charge market-rate tuition. Many responded angrily to UF president Bernie Machen's advocacy of the bill. After working in the Registrar’s Office for 20…
