Anne Larkin/Catalyst Votes are carefully recounted. Last Thursday, Mar. 10, Paul Caragiulo was elected District 2 City Commissioner with 1,726 votes, replacing incumbent Dick Clapp in an uncommonly close race. Clapp lost by 11 votes, a margin so small it necessitated a recount. In Florida,…

For many Novocollegians, with the arrival of spring break comes a much-needed opportunity to blow off steam after the stress of midterms and a hectic half-semester. Plenty do so by vacationing or simply relaxing at home, but a particular group of students are taking a…

All photos Christine McCormick/Catalyst Joe Grant and Jim Perry really think about their drinks. As members of the local Homebrewer’s Association, they were perfect candidates to lead a casual presentation concerning the science of beer at this month’s Think + Drink at Bradenton’s South Florida…

What began as a tribute to the patron saint of Ireland and grew into an all-out celebration of Irish culture has further evolved into a global holiday, celebrated with copious amounts of both cheesy toasts and green beer. Some cities paint their streets emerald or…

All photos Puneet Sandhu/Catalyst Standing in the back of the venue was looking like a great adult choice on my part. I could lean against the railing on a platform raised slightly above the pit. Instead of random bodies, I could see the band I…

Upon my first steps into Cheap Tobacco, I was besieged at once by the sound of rolling machines and the atmosphere of cigarette smoke. As I looked around, the customers glanced at me from their conversations placidly, trying to determine if I was old enough…