Sofia Lombardi is also a copy editor on the Catalyst. The Fall 2020 emergency elections are over. The New College Student Alliance (NCSA) welcomed its new members after voting ended on Friday, Sept. 11 and results were announced on Saturday, Sept. 12.Students can breathe easy…
Nowadays, the news seems to be filled with crises, ranging from the wildfires in California, the aftermath of Hurricane Laura, a pandemic and protests for racial justice. The abundance of emergencies has left many charities, nonprofits and fundraising organizations expecting to fall short of their…
The Spring 2020 semester’s postponed election has finally begun, with the petition process starting on Aug. 31. Candidates will petition on the forum in order to get their name on the Sept. 11 ballot. There are currently 28 positions available. This year’s emergency election will…
The fitness center’s pool has a brand new look after its renovation was completed in Spring 2020. Construction finished up in early April and the total cost of the project, paid with the Capital Improvement Trust Fund (CITF), was around $200,000. The renovation should last…
Thesis student Alex Barbat created a petition on March 19 asking administration to extend Spring Break by a week to allow students and faculty to make the proper adjustments and accommodations necessary in the shift to online learning. With students facing technological and housing difficulties,…
In 2020, the kids of Generation Z, or as they jokingly refer to themselves, “Zoomers,” have found new ways to create trends that cross multiple aspects of modern culture, such as music, fashion and dance. Social media platforms have allowed for much more exposure to…
When it comes to decision and policy-making at New College, matters are handled through shared governance, where students, faculty, administrators and staff all participate. Faculty meetings allow students and faculty to participate in the process, yet the faculty handbook limited voting at meetings to tenure-track…
The library has a new face in town with the addition of temporary librarian Shelley Oakley. Originally from Virgina, Oakley has a master of library and information sciences degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. With plenty of experience working with college students, Oakley will be…
Interim Dean of Student Affairs Randy Harrell has seen his interim appointment extended until the end of Spring semester 2021. Harrell came out of retirement to fill the position and with his continuous expression of his love and support for New College and it’s students,…
The Juried Art Show is a yearly event that allows students to present their original artwork in front of a juror, with hopes of selling their artwork to New College to adorn the walls of Hamilton Center. This year’s exhibition saw a variety of works…
