On Feb. 14, the New College of Florida campus was shut down to open discussion about discrimination issues on campus. About one quarter of New College’s population attended the teach-in, including a large amount of faculty and staff members. Several things were discussed and brought…
The teach-in provided a unique opportunity for students, faculty and staff to come together and openly discuss issues of discrimination within New College. “From my perspective, the biggest problem is there is a lack of diversity on campus,” Assistant Professor of Physical Chemistry Steven Shipman…
Photos courtesy of http://kenyawright.com One of Wright's favorite urban fantasy writers is Kim Harrison Kenya Wright (’03) first came to New College with the person who is now her husband and met a counterculture group of free-spirited students. “We’re both African-American, are Navy veterans and…
Alexis Santos/Catalyst Anthony "Tony" Quartararo of Spatial Networks (left) and Eric Wolf of the USGS write down topics proposed by unconference attendees. 27°53'50" N, 82°42'41" W – or – Tampa Bay may not be considered a hotbed for technology startups, but on Feb. 10 and…
Five finalist candidates for the position of New College president will be visiting the school between Feb. 20 and March 6. Faculty, staff and students will have the opportunity to meet each candidate during scheduled sessions. According to an e-mail sent by Special Assistant to…
photo Courtesy of Claudie Saenz CIW members and their allies protest at a Publix Greenwise Market in Naples; since Trader Joe's signed onto the Fair Food Agreement, the group shifted an already-planed event to the Publix outlet. By Eva Gray and Corey Rodda Trader Joe's,…
In early November of last year, Lecia Brooks, the Director of Outreach for the Alabama Chapter of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), set foot on the New College of Florida grounds for the first time to hold a workshop on her organization and diversity.…
Taylor Meredith/Catalyst Miles speaks during the teach-in. “There were things people were saying that I don’t think they’ve had the forum to say before,” Professor of Music and Provost Stephen Miles said. “I think it was beneficial for everyone.” This statement is in reference to…
Corey Rodda/Catalyst Students gather on Z Green during the teach-in. Students aligned with social justice groups on campus, Residency Advisors and the New College Student Alliance (NCSA) organized the teach-in just ten days before it came to fruition on Feb. 14. They were mobilized into…
According to the United Nations Population Fund, the world’s population ballooned to 7 billion on Oct. 31. Just 200 years ago, that number was 1 billion. The United Nations (UN) marked the milestone with much fanfare, and has invited the people of the world to…
