What began as a tribute to the patron saint of Ireland and grew into an all-out celebration of Irish culture has further evolved into a global holiday, celebrated with copious amounts of both cheesy toasts and green beer. Some cities paint their streets emerald or…

First-year Kade Needham bends over the metal sink in his room in Third Court. A mechanical buzzing fills the air in the tiny bathroom as he shaves the back of his head, judging the length seemingly by instinct. Brushing over his head to search out…

photo courtesy of Apple Inc. Apple's iPad 2 "Smart Cover" cases latch on with magnets and only protect the front of the device. “Thinner, lighter, faster.” Although easily confused with Daft Punk’s hit “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger,” Apple’s new tagline describes its iPad 2 perfectly.…

all photos courtesy of Donna Tortorice According to the popsicle cart's website: "Kids love popsicles." People love popsicles. Young or old, the frozen treat is somehow always such an utter delight — especially hand-made, locally-made popsicles from the pop cart, a mobile popsicle vendor inspired…

all photos Corey Rodda/Catalyst When I was five, my dad let me adopt a cat from the Buffalo City Animal Shelter. It’s a dreary place, full of cracked concrete flooring, barred fluorescent lights and anxious animals. I remember looking at all the cats, piled high…

Though traditionally considered an omen of death and misfortune, one black cat has crossed the path of many New College students bringing smiles in lieu of bad luck.  The cat in question goes by many names: Murry, Mary Magdalene, but most students know her by…