Student experiences with Orientation ’23-’24 indicate more change in campus life
OLs posed in front of Hamilton "Ham" Center at Orientation '23-'24. (Photo Courtesy of Lydia Ubry.)

Student experiences with Orientation ’23-’24 indicate more change in campus life

For decades, New College has been well-known for allowing students a significant amount of independence in their education. Whether it has come in the form of student-led course projects such as the Catalyst or creating special Areas of Concentration (AOCs), New College’s attitude toward academics…

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An interview with new Visiting Assistant Professor of Anthropology Frederick Pirone
A headshot of VAP of Anthropology Frederick Pirone. (Photo Courtesy of Frederick Pirone.)

An interview with new Visiting Assistant Professor of Anthropology Frederick Pirone

Prior to the start of the 2023-2024 academic year, New College saw an increase in the number of full-time faculty members that parted ways with the school. As of Aug. 18, out of 90 faculty members, 38 have resigned, retired or taken leave. Some have…

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New College’s academic year ends with community-focused celebration of students
KC Casey ('23) opening [NEW] Commencement. Photo courtesy of Daniel Perales.

New College’s academic year ends with community-focused celebration of students

On the evening of May 18, over 400 members of the New College community—encompassing students, staff, faculty, alumni and parents—gathered at the Sarasota Art Museum to celebrate the graduation of the cohort of 2019. It was a ceremony held on their own terms, aptly titled…

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Independent coffee shop Sorrento Sweets opens in Four Winds Cafe, debuting coffee cups with Bible verses
A Sorrento Sweets cup displaying the Bible verse in front of the Four Winds Cafe. (Taken by Isaac Tellechea.)

Independent coffee shop Sorrento Sweets opens in Four Winds Cafe, debuting coffee cups with Bible verses

On Apr. 25, the Four Winds Cafe hosted the grand opening of Sorrento Sweets, privately-owned coffee and pastry shop. In years past, the Four Winds has traditionally been occupied by student bakers and baristas, giving Novos the opportunity to earn money and gain skills while…

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Interim President Richard Corcoran meets with faculty for Q&A session
A headshot of Interim President Richard Corcoran. Photo courtesy of Flickr

Interim President Richard Corcoran meets with faculty for Q&A session

On Apr. 12, the New College faculty gathered for its monthly meeting, where professors discussed usual end-of-the-year agenda items and also tackled concerns surrounding their relationship with the new administration. The agenda included motions for endorsement of two statements: one from the New College faculty…

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Second annual Earth Day Festival brings students together for an eco-friendly celebration
This year's CGA Earth Day Festival featured compost bin painting, allowing students to flex their artistic muscles. Photo by Isaac Tellechea

Second annual Earth Day Festival brings students together for an eco-friendly celebration

On Apr. 22, the Council of Green Affairs (CGA) hosted the second annual Earth Day festival at the Caples waterfront. The event was organized by a number of students, including New College Student Alliance (NCSA) Chair of Green Affairs and third-year Meilah Wimbush, Co-Chair and…

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Clearing up what kind of chalk is good chalk
Chalk protesting the actions of the board of trustees. (Courtesy of Niko Zamora.)

Clearing up what kind of chalk is good chalk

On Mar. 21, the Catalyst first reported on the removal of chalk art on campus, speaking with student workers tasked with clean-up efforts as well as Campus Police Department (CPD) officers. Despite this, community members have still felt confused by the academic and legal policies…

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New alumni board will operate outside the New College Foundation
An image of College Hall. (Taken by Isaac Tellechea.)

New alumni board will operate outside the New College Foundation

A group of alumni have begun the process of starting a new board independent of the New College Alumni Association (NCAA), with the primary goal of separating from the New College Foundation. Although the average student’s tenure on New College’s campus only lasts four years,…

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Florida student athletes required to identify gender assigned at birth
An empty locker room. (Courtesy of flickr.)

Florida student athletes required to identify gender assigned at birth

The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) has been fighting controversy in recent weeks after discussing the possibility of requiring student athletes to answer questions about their menstrual history on the state-wide pre-participation physical evaluation form. The form has included questions about menstrual history since…

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Housing crisis at California Polytechnic University, Humboldt becomes a source of anger and outrage
Cal Poly Humboldt's campus entrance. (Courtesy of flickr.)

Housing crisis at California Polytechnic University, Humboldt becomes a source of anger and outrage

On Feb. 4, California Polytechnic University, Humboldt announced that incoming first-year students would have priority for all on-campus housing. While the exact number of incoming students in the fall is still unknown, the university did receive 19,000 applications in January, almost doubling the amount of…

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