Senator Robert “Bob” Johnson, who is remembered as one of the premier advocates of New College, passed away on Monday, Aug. 31, after a full day of work. With more than 50 years of passionate and dedicated involvement in the Sarasota community, Sen. Johnson’s impact…
While returning students spent the summer grappling with the tragic incidents in which a University of Central Florida student, 21-year-old Dylan Besser, and first-year, 18-year-old Julian Toomsen-Hall, both passed away on campus, a group of individuals, known as the Drug and Alcohol Task Force,…
Known as a landmark and popular hub for New College students since 1996, the Four Winds Café has recently witnessed a number of changes under the new management of recent alum, Olivia Levinson (‘11). On Wednesday, Aug. 26, the Four Winds finally opened its doors…
In an interview in 2000, Laszlo Deme explained to the Catalyst that he felt like an exile when arriving in the United States, but now, he is remembered as an integral part of the New College community. He was a pillar of the Division of…
On Tuesday, Aug. 25, the lights were put out and the locks were bolted in College Hall, but the building was not vacant. As the sun disappeared from the horizon, the “Pink Mansion” became dotted with cameras, traversed with wires and filled with high-tech…
In the wake of last week’s tragedies, police cars, television stations and reporters have swarmed campus. Events, meetings and classes have been postponed or cancelled leaving many to wonder what will happen next. On Friday, May 8 at 3:16 a.m, the Campus Police, Sarasota County…
On April 28, the state legislature closed its regular session three days early, unable to come to an agreement on healthcare spending for the budget. A special session has been called for June 1 to June 20, during which the Senate and the House will…
The damage inflicted on the Pei Third Court lounge in recent weeks has led to numerous emails, community discussions, the threat of students being charged for damage and even a police investigation. The recent damage includes holes and drawings on the walls, heavy damage…
For the past 33 years, Professor of Biology Sandra Gilchrist has taken groups of students to the northern region of Honduras to study the rich ecosystem found in the shallow reefs surrounding the island Cayos Cochinos, where the group usually stays. For the first time…
The first cohort of Daughters for Life (DFL) has just about finished its first year at New College. In that one year, the five students from the Middle East have been vocal and active members of the community, have made it a goal to bring…
