photo courtesy of Casey Morell/Catalyst He’s climbed Mt. Everest and has completed the Ironman Triathlon in Hawaii on “multiple occasions,” according to his biography. He served as governor of New Mexico from 1994 to 2003, supports legalizing marijuana and was in favor of repealing the…
On Thursday, Sept. 22, I found myself doing something that I would not normally do: watching Fox News Channel. Bill O’Reilly, complaining about some criticism directed his way by the folks at The Daily Show, was projected before my eyes on a large television screen.…
“No glass containers.” “All guests must have a visitor’s pass.” “Be courteous and respectful of others.” These are all rules that New College students have drilled into them from day one. However, some argue that a visual reminder is necessary for those who are new…
With the new school year beginning, many first-year students may find themselves lost and confused. Aware of this situation, some upperclassmen have decided to address the issue and make the New College environment a little more comfortable for new students who aren’t adjusting as well…
As the new school year begins, New College’s library is installing a new system to allow students to print and copy with greater ease and efficiency. In the past, students’ school ID cards were used for the copiers and printers at the library, paying with…
all photos Casey Morell Catalyst Downtown Sarasota is known for its high-class shops, boutiques and restaurants, where it is not uncommon to spend a sizable chunk of change for a night on the town. But starting on Oct. 3, a bit more change will be…
Away from the hustle and bustle of usual campus life, nearly obscured by palm trees and native Florida shrubbery is where the Organic Farming Tutorial meets in Caples every Tuesday and Thursday. For two hours, students roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty…
A pair of unclad women hula-hooped at the entrance to B-Dorm to the sounds of conversations and meals overflowing the lounges as nudists across the New College community came together to strip down and break bread. Known for housing the studious and intrepid, the spirit…
After the votes for this year’s Halloween PCP theme were counted, the winner was “Steampunk Revolution.” However, many students have been puzzled as to what exactly “steampunk,” a relatively obscure subculture and theme, is. New College alum Catherine Zakoske (’07), one of the people in…
Kaley Soud/Catalyst Members of the CGA engage in "angel-winds," a stretching exercise, at the beginning and end of each meeting. At 8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 12, the Council of Green Affairs (CGA) — a group of students passionate about bringing New College closer to…
