NCF's Chris Cox remixes for the Crystal Method

photo courtesy of Chris Cox Cox says he likes "the idea of using a song to take a person on a journey. Rather than just a beat, have it be more of an experience ... take them someplace." After years of toying around, New College…

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New Harry Potter film is intense but confusing

image courtesy of Warner Brothers During its first weekend in theaters, Deathly Hollows: Part One grossed approximately $125 million. Warning! Spoilers follow. From the very beginning, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (released on Nov. 19) is tense and dark. Horrifying images thrust…

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Sea wall project design update

On Friday, Nov. 12, the Sea Wall Committee and the design firm PBS&J held a public meeting at the Sudakoff Center to give a project update and hear attendees' input. “This is a preliminary meeting so that people don't feel like [the project] was sprung…

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Sublime with Rome modestly delivers

photo courtesy of Creative Loafing After legal controversy with Brad Nowell's family, the band changed their name from Sublime to Sublime with Rome. On Sunday, Oct. 24, Sublime with Rome shot heaven down for the dense crowd of Sublime fans at Jannus Live in St.…

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StitchCraft plays part in the pleasant Revolution Bicycle Music Fest

All photos courtesy of stitchcraftmusic.com From left, Ezra Lipp, Heather Normandale and Anna Perlmutter at one point performed StitchCraft. While at NCF, Normandale studied anthropology to help her write music about her life Created in 2006, the band StitchCraft may be New College in a…

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the Catalyst's guide to trick-or-treating and costumes

With Halloween just a few days away, the Catalyst has been digging up tales of New College trick-or-treaters who share advice on how to collect enough sugar to make study-weary souls shriek with delight. Third-year Alex Miranda has plenty of experience in the field. “I…

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Totally Wicked Vaper's Lounge offers flavorful fixes

photo courtesy Puneet Sandhu/Catalyst Jesse (left) stocks up on water as Justin (right) mans the vapor bar. Totally Wicked is open Mon-Fri 9am-8pm and Sat.10am-6pm. Red-tinted lighting creates a mellow ambiance in this spacious room filled with vapor and British accents. The smoking joker sits at…

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New College aims for Quidditch World Cup

The New College Quidditch team has started up for its second year. So far 10 people have joined but the team is open to all interested students and still seeks a captain. “I'm hoping to set up scrimmages against Ringling for this semester,” said Director…

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Pastor Terry Jones to speak in Tampa

Pastor Terry Jones of the Dove World Outreach Center (DWOC) will host a rally at the Tampa Convention Center at 7:30pm on Oct. 10 as a part of his “Stand Up America” tour. Jones, who was recently in the media for leading the canceled “International…

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Narcotics — Florida's great health threat

Prescription drug abuse is the fastest growing drug problem in the United States. According to the Office of National Drug Control Policy, abuse of painkillers is the second most prevalent drug problem in the nation, with the 2009 National Survey on Drug Use and Health…

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