Got chess? New College Chess Club strives to break boundaries
New College Chess Club and Kava Social Chess Club at a tournament in Orlando. Photo courtesy of Adil Oyango.

Got chess? New College Chess Club strives to break boundaries

With clubs ranging from Treeleaders to Anarchy Deathsticks, New College has a student group for any interest. For those with a knack for waging war against black and white pawns, the Chess Club has a spot ready. The Catalyst sat down with Chess Club mentor,…

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Robertson Park attempts to pick up the pace
Sign placed on Z-Green advertising live music and food truck at Robertson Park. Photo taken on Mar. 28 by Naomi Nerlien.

Robertson Park attempts to pick up the pace

Since Robertson Park first opened its metaphorical doors in February 2024, it has received mixed reviews from students, faculty and community members. After a slow start, the administration heard the feedback and refined its approach to facilitating this new campus space. To gauge whether feelings…

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How to find off-campus housing
Screenshot from William Lopez’s student housing website. Photo by Naomi Nerlien.

How to find off-campus housing

It’s no secret that housing has been on the minds of students a lot this semester. With much of the class of 2027 being housed in hotels, the even larger class of 2028 has students wondering if finding their own housing accommodations off-campus will be…

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Spring 2024 Dance Collective retrospective
Dancers who participated in the Spring 2024 Dance Collective showcase after their second performance. Photo by Lydia Ubry.

Spring 2024 Dance Collective retrospective

Audience seats were filled in Sainer Auditorium on May 3 and 4, as  students spun across the stage for two nights of dance. The Spring 2024 Dance Collective showcase took viewers on a journey through poetic interpretive pieces, colorful Kpop numbers and more. The Catalyst…

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New College and Ringling partner for AAPI month activities
NCF APISA and RCAD ASA leadership identified from left to right: Kyla Baldonado, Widya Kendran, Katherine Zhou, Sandra Lee, Cat Ciao, Sammi Chan, Lucy Hsiung, Amari Gutierez and Jade-Rose Konuch. Photo courtesy of Widya Kendran.

New College and Ringling partner for AAPI month activities

New College of Florida’s Asian Pacific Islander Student Association (APISA) and Ringling College of Art and Design’s (RCAD) Asian Student Association (ASA) are two recently founded affinity groups at schools just a stone’s throw from each other. As Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month…

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Organizing Ramadan 2024 at New College
Students in the Muslim Student Association break fast at iftar in the Old Mail Room during Ramadan. Photo courtesy of Nisreen Kalai.

Organizing Ramadan 2024 at New College

Muslims celebrated Ramadan this year between March 10 and April 9. According to the Islamic Networks Group, “In Ramadan, Muslims commemorate the revelation of the Qur’an and fast from food and drink during the sunlit hours as a means of drawing closer to God and…

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Quaker Oats extends recall of products
Close-up of oat flakes. Photo courtesy of PixaSource.

Quaker Oats extends recall of products

Many Americans have Quaker Oats in their pantries. With products like granola bars, cereal and oatmeal, the brand is a staple for families across the country. However, last December the brand published a press release announcing a list of recalled items due to a possible…

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SYSH: Stages of love
Flower-themed collage of all album covers with mentioned songs in the track list. Image by Naomi Nerlien.

SYSH: Stages of love

Spring brings the blossoming of flowers and new feelings. Whether you’re still working up the courage to say “Hi” to your hallway crush or waiting for your knight in shining armor, these relatable songs will take you through all the stages of love. Screenshot of…

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Too many students, not enough counselors
Sign at the Counseling and Wellness Center front desk. Photo by Naomi Nerlien.

Too many students, not enough counselors

The Counseling and Wellness Center (CWC) serves New College by providing therapy and medical services to students. The center also holds events throughout the semester that help students establish wellness principles in their own routines. A mission such as this requires a team behind it,…

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Events Sponsored by the ALC
The Accessible Learning Center in HCL 5. Photo by Naomi Nerlien.

Events Sponsored by the ALC

Located in Hamilton Classroom 5 (HCL5), the Accessible Learning Center (ALC) works closely with students living with disabilities, helping them to fully experience an education at New College. To kick off Module II and finish the school year strong, the ALC put on three events…

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