Before former British Prime Minister Tony Blair took the stage on Feb. 23 to give a lecture at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, strains of music could be heard over the din of the crowd. It was not announced whether the tunes had been…
photo courtesy of Miranda Bailey In her historic costume, Miranda teaches Cracker Country's visitors about early life in Florida. Alum Miranda Bailey (’06) thinks she has the best job ever. “It’s awesome,” she said. “I get to work on my embroidery, talk to visitors all…
photo courtesy of Corey Rodda/Catalyst Mike Evans is an employee of Merita Discount Bakery The Merita Bread Company started in 1901 as the Highland Bakery in Birmingham, Alabama — with a one horse-and-wagon route, a retail storefront and a dedication to baking quality bread. According…
All photos Kaley Soud/Catalyst As fans and players alike prepare for the upcoming baseball season, they flock to warmer climes in Arizona and Florida to whet their appetites and to get their first home run fix of the new year. It’s spring training time once…
All photos Anne Larkin/Catalyst The corps de ballet in Les Sylphides. The Russian National Ballet is a traveling manifestation of a fascinating bit of history. Founded in the late 1980’s during perestroika, or a time of somewhat increased freedom in the late Soviet era, the…
All photos Anne Larkin/Catalyst On Saturday, Feb. 26, citizens with some fascinating stories and fully stamped passports gathered in St. Armand’s Circle to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps. Differentiated by their blue hats, or for many the dress of the country they…
photo courtesy of putthisonthemap.org Members of Put This On the Map who are inspired to educate and inform the public about queer people. Selam Gebrekidan, Sid Jordan and Megan Kennedy, members of the queer youth activist group Put This On the Map, came to New College…
photo courtesy of bestweekever.tv Jeopardy! contestant Ken Jennings loosely quotes The Simpsons character Kent Brockman during Final Jeopardy! “I for one welcome our new computer overlords,” read part of former Jeopardy! champion Ken Jennings’ answer for Final Jeopardy! on Feb. 16 after losing an exhibition…
image courtesy of Capcom KABLAM! The game offers endless hours of mindless simulated violence for gamers. Players can button-mash it out with a variety of avatars, such as the grotesque Modok seen above. Designation pending narrative evaluation: Strongly Satisfactory After a decade of silence the…
Last week on February 14th, Valentine’s Day, an estimated 400 couples renewed their vows as the sun set on Siesta Key. 300 couples registered for the romantic event held by Sarasota County, but the coordinator Jennifer Groff estimated that at least 100 more arrived last…
