As writer-in-residence Adam Davies introduced him to the Four Winds’ crowd of eager listeners, Josip Novakovich’s status as an illustrious and prolific wordsmith was firmly cemented. Currently a fellow at the Hermitage Artist Retreat, Novakovich has published a novel, three short story anthologies, two collections…
All photos Martin Steele/Catalyst Sticks and stones may break one’s bones, but words can do so much more. Spoken by a skilled literary craftsperson, words can hurt or heal, inspire laughter or tears and change the way a listener sees a particular subject. These are…
Just in time to ring in the nigh-imminent completion of the new Academic Center’s construction, New College has received a $1 million donation for the construction of a bell tower in its plaza, as well as to fund other important projects. The gift, announced by…
Ideally a time for rest and relaxation, this year’s spring break showed an ugly side as the week saw a string of reported burglaries from students’ dorms, giving much of the community cause for concern for their privacy and security. There were five burglaries reported…
You can take the student out of New College, but you can’t take New College out of the student—and then there’s those who simply can’t stay away for too long, growing attached to all the school represents. Kaitlyn Collins (’10) and Rebecca “Becky” Marshall (’10)…
As a nigh-infinite vault of information and one of New College’s last bastions of studious solitude, the Jane Bancroft Cook Library is held in high regard by Novocollegians, particularly those mired in the thesis crunch, as an irreplaceably valuable resource. Soon, the library’s services are…
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…
photos courtesy of Martin Steel/Catalyst Beneath a canopy of glittering stars, spectators at the Crossroads 3 concert on Friday, Mar. 4 had the chance to see some of New College’s own stars in action as student musicians took to the stage to jam with Sarasota…
Whether one is a devoted fan of William Shakespeare or has only been exposed to the work of “the Bard” in a terribly dull high school English class’ languid crawl through Romeo and Juliet, the critically-acclaimed American Shakespeare Center (ASC) promises a greatly entertaining show…
Even for a school as committed to environmentally-friendly policies as New College, the path to a student-controlled initiative for funding to improve campus sustainability has been long, difficult and fraught with disappointment. However, after four years, thanks to the efforts of the New College Student…
