The Student Coalition for Combating Homelessness and Poverty addresses increase in houseless population
(photo by Jason D'Amours/Catalyst) First-year Elizabeth Bowerfi nd, fi rst-year Connor Rupp, second-year Michaele Joseph and fourth-year Gabriella Elmir are a few of the committed students who have joined the Student Coalition for Combating Homelessness and Poverty.

The Student Coalition for Combating Homelessness and Poverty addresses increase in houseless population

A 2016 report by the Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness revealed that there are 1,468 people in Manatee and Sarasota counties who are homeless. 497 reside in Manatee County and 971 in Sarasota County. This report disclosed a 207 person increase since the 2015 annual…

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In case you missed it: action-packed fall semester for the NCSA
(photo by Giulia Heyward/Catalyst) Students pictured at the 2016 Midnight Debates. Student turnout to NCSA events such as the Midnight Debates or Towne Meetings has decreased in recent years.

In case you missed it: action-packed fall semester for the NCSA

“Everything that has a possibility of going wrong has gone wrong,”  third-year and New College Student Alliance Chief of Staff (NCSA CoS) Katie Thurston said. It may not be apparent to the casual reader of meeting minutes or the once-a-year Towne Meeting attendee, but the…

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Remembering Professor Glenn Cuomo
(photo courtesy of New College of Florida)
This November would have marked Professor Cuomo's (center) 35th anniversary year teaching at New College.

Remembering Professor Glenn Cuomo

(photo courtesy of New College of Florida) This November would have marked Professor Cuomo's (center) 35th anniversary year teaching at New College. During a staff appreciation event last Friday, Nov. 3, New College of Florida President Donal O’Shea made the following remarks: “Glenn had an…

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Jennifer Lin awarded second place in Division G Toastmasters competition
(Photo courtesy of Jennifer Lin) Jennifer Lin (second from left) gave an impromptu speech about her greatest life lesson in the Fall 2017 Toastmasters Table Topics contest in Division G.

Jennifer Lin awarded second place in Division G Toastmasters competition

While students were finally winding down from a week of midterms and preparing for their fall break adventures, members from the campus Toastmasters chapter were partaking in the Fall 2017 Toastmasters Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contest in Division G, which encompasses Sarasota and Manatee…

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Funding for art resources draws a blank
(Photo: Jacob Wentz/Catalyst) Despite having an outdated, wobbly taboret table, thesis student Rebecca Miles creates impressive works of art in her studio space.

Funding for art resources draws a blank

As students gathered to support the pre-thesis art show, various works were admired for their aesthetics, deeper meanings and connections to the artists. Though some appreciate the time and process that it takes to create the pieces, most fail to realize one of the most…

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Missing in action: understanding tree removal on campus
According to Alan Burr, over 46 trees were removed from campus by Physical Plant following Hurricane Irma. (Photo by Azia Keever)

Missing in action: understanding tree removal on campus

  The recent removal of several trees on campus has garnered attention. The absence of trees, with their often large and unforgettable presence, is symptomatic of a larger issue concerning bureaucratic processes and lack of student input.   These trees are not just valued by…

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