In honor of National Poetry Month, the Catalyst will publish poetry submissions by students. Send your submissions to ncfcatalyst@gmail.com by 12:00 p.m. each Friday in April to be published in the following week's issue, and on our website. Thanks!
Despite the strong feelings for and against the dorm rooms, 50 years ago New College’s very own Pei dorm rooms were opened for use. Their own creator, I.M. Pei – the architect behind the Pyramide du Louvre in Paris and the East Wing of the…
The large white circus tent that bloomed out of the dewy grass, brightly contrasted with the dark grey skies of New College’s bayfront. Though the scene outside of the tent was dreary, enveloped underneath was a whirlwind of bright, punchy colors, an array flowers…
Guest Contribution by Blake Davidson After recent construction, the bayfront is now the outlet for Manatee county’s sewage systems. Included in the recent 2013 construction on the New College bayfront was a complex system to relocate excess human waste out of Manatee county and into the…
In 2014, Florida broke tourism records attracting more than 97.3 million tourists. Sarasota alone increased its tourism population to 929,000, 5.2 percent more than the year before. When tourism increases, the economy booms, jobs are created and businesses flourish. Unfortunately, there is a catch.…
Iversen and Armbruster stand behind the ASLO table at the concert. They talked to people about their cause and gave out flyers and wristbands. February 25, 2015 / Volume XXXVII / Issue 2 Punk subculture is multifaceted and has evolved over time. Originating as a…
Guest Contribution by Jeremy Weir Alderson Creator of the Homelessness Marathon The Homelessness Marathon was a 14-hour live broadcast aired at WSLR 96.5FM on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2014. It aimed to bring the voices of Sarasota's homeless to the forefront of the discussion on homelessness. Starting on…
February 18, 2015 / Volume XXXVII / Issue I Earlier this month, U.S. citizens were shocked to read headlines reporting on boxes of condoms selling for $755 on MercadoLibre, a website where Venezuelans purchase goods in short supply. The unavailability of condoms, birth control pills…
The Spring 2015 Term has begun and the Catalyst welcomes you back on campus! Check back here for updates on New College and the Sarasota community.
With almost 120 members, the New College Dive Club is one of the most prominent clubs on campus. Third-year Charlie Edelson, current president of the Bull Sharks, cited that the club was established some time in 2008 and has been gaining popularity ever since. Approximately…
