Editor’s note: Chloe Rusek works as an associate shoe designer for Dynasty Footwear. Her interest in the design complexity of this business prompted her to request interviews and share what she has learned with Catalyst readers. All photos by Chloe Rusek Stepping into the forefront…
All photos taken by Chloe Rusek On April 14, New College hosted an electrifying event as the prestigious Sarasota Film Festival screened one of its latest documentary offerings, showcasing the life and achievements of Sarasota skateboarding prodigy Jake Ilardi. The documentary, titled Into the Spotlight:…
Residents of Naples, Florida, were left stunned when a piece of space debris crashed into a home, sparking a wave of curiosity and concern about the dangers lurking above. The incident, which occurred around 2:30 p.m. on March 8, serves as a stark reminder of…
In a much-anticipated debut, the “Fallout" television series has arrived, bringing the beloved video game franchise to the small screen in a post-apocalyptic spectacle that has fans buzzing with excitement. Developed by Amazon Studios and based on the iconic video game series created by Interplay…
Good music, food and art. What more could one want? Newstock, the annual outside extravaganza hosted by the Student Activities and Campus Engagement (SAuCE) office, was another vibrant celebration of music, student art vendors and food trucks. Second-year Alejandra Martinez, the Traditions Event Coordinator for…
In a groundbreaking shift for reproductive rights, major pharmacy chains Walgreens and CVS have announced the availability of abortion pills for purchase without a prescription in select states, marking a significant milestone in access to reproductive healthcare. This move is poised to reshape the landscape…
In a plot twist worthy of a classic Roald Dahl tale, the 'Willy Wonka Event' that took place Feb. 2024 in Glasgow, Scotland left attendees feeling more sour than sweet. Promising a golden ticket to chocolatey wonderland for the price of $44, the event fell…
As global tensions escalate and catastrophic threats loom large, the annual unveiling of the Doomsday Clock has once again grabbed the attention of the public eye. On Jan. 23 the clock was reset at 90 seconds to midnight for the second year in a row,…
Love is in the air, and so is the desire to celebrate without blowing your college budget. For broke college students Cupid's arrow might seem more like an account draining dart, but fear not! The Catalyst rounded up a couple of cheap crafts and quirky…
The Catalyst is New College’s student-run newspaper, a project of the Newspaper Writing and Production/College Newspaper Editing course and tutorial sequence taught by Professor of Anthropology Maria Vesperi since 1994. Historically, staff and students have excitedly embraced the Catalyst, but this fall has proven to…
