The Activist Newsletter (4/10 – 4/17)
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The Activist Newsletter (4/10 – 4/17)

Throughout this week (4/10 - 4/17), activists have the opportunity to participate in public meetings, lectures and film screenings. Read on if you want to get involved in the community regarding environmental protection, prison reform and women’s rights. Wed., Apr. 10, Project 180: State Solutions…

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New College students lobby in Washington D.C.

Eileen Calub/CatalystLobbyists line up outside of Rayburn House Office Building. As congressional representatives debate appropriations bills, the humanitarian crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border remains a budget dilemma. Last year, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained a record number of undocumented immigrants, holding an average of…

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The Activist Newsletter (4/3 – 4/10)
Giulia Heyward/Catalyst

The Activist Newsletter (4/3 – 4/10)

Throughout this week (4/3 - 4/10), activists have the opportunity to participate in public meetings, lectures and community performances. Read on if you want to get involved in the community regarding environmental protection, education reform and LGBTQ+ rights. Fri., Apr. 5, Project 180: Local Problem-Solving…

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The Novo Collegian’s guide to spring break in Miami

 South Beach, crowded with tourists. All photos Eileen Calub/Catalyst Drawing over 15 million tourists in 2017, Miami boasts record numbers of annual visitors flocking to experience the “hype” of South Florida’s commercial and entertainment hub. Approximately a three and a half hour drive from Sarasota,…

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The Activist Newsletter (3/27 – 4/3)
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The Activist Newsletter (3/27 – 4/3)

Throughout this week (3/27 – 4/3), activists have the opportunity to participate in public meetings, fundraisers, film screenings and demonstrations. Read on if you want to get involved in the community regarding environmental protection, education reform and food accessibility. Wed., Mar. 27, Sarasota Climate Change…

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The Activist Newsletter (3/13 – 3/26)
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The Activist Newsletter (3/13 – 3/26)

Throughout these coming weeks (3/13 - 3/26), activists have the opportunity to participate in public meetings, panel discussions and marches. Read on if you want to get involved in the community regarding educational reform, environmental protection, ending gun violence and local politics. Thurs., Mar. 14,…

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Family fun and berries galore at Fruitville Grove

Festival-goers enjoyed the range of fresh produce available. All photos Eileen Calub/Catalyst. As the warmth of spring gradually embraces Sarasota, families eagerly flock to Fruitville Grove to enjoy the fourth annual Berry Festival. Every weekend from Saturday, Mar. 7 until Sunday, Mar. 17, Sarasotans can…

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New College hosts workshop with Florida Immigrant Coalition

Workshop attendees with facilitators Isabel Sousa-Rodriguez and Pamela Gomez.  One in five Florida residents is an immigrant, according to the American Immigration Council. Yet, with the highest increase in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in 2017, governmental policies have strengthened the crackdown on Floridians…

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