House Bill (HB) 7087, which would merge New College and Florida Polytechnic University into the University of Florida (UF), was officially declared dead in the Florida Legislature on Friday, March 6. This declaration came before a scheduled floor vote on Monday, March 9 and after…
Submitted by Sydney Rosenthal I’m in a long distance relationship (LDR), and we're going on a couple months. Whenever we talk, she always wants to hear about my day and how I'm doing and I want to hear about her. Thing is, I've been going…
Celebrate 2020’s extra day and the inevitable passage of time with the Catalyst’s leap year playlist, featuring decade-defining songs selected by New College students of years past. “Purple Haze” by Jimi Hendrix “I was there when the first Jimi Hendrix album came out,” Bruce Allen…
Throughout this week (3/4-3/11), activists have the opportunity to help clean up the bayou in Newtown, participate in a discussion on women’s suffrage, and support a variety of local, progressive films. Read on if you want to get involved in the community regarding climate change,…
Despite the lack of support from New College’s professional lobbyists, a small group of students traveled to Tallahassee on Tuesday, Feb. 25 to meet with legislators and testify at the House Appropriations Committee against a bill that would merge New College and Florida Polytechnic University…
“Who loves an independent New College?” thesis student Alex Barbat shouted as students erupted into cheers of support. On Thursday, Feb. 20, more than 150 students, faculty and staff gathered in Koski Plaza to demonstrate their opposition to House Bill (HB) 7087, which would merge…
When it comes to PCP, preparation is key. While the Catalyst is unfortunately unable to help you pick out a show-stopping outfit or solidify your somewhat shaky plans, this handpicked, high-energy playlist has your pregame soundtrack covered. “The Cult of Dionysus” by the Orion Experience…
Throughout this week (2/26–3/4), activists have the opportunity to participate in film screenings, climate walks and student summits. Read on if you want to get involved in the community regarding voter suppression, waste reduction and environmental efforts. Wednesday, Feb. 26–Saturday, Feb. 29 Visions of Nature/Voices…
With love comes loss, but with loss comes some of the best songwriting material of all time. Take solace in the fact that one week’s heartbreak can be the next week’s hit new single with the Catalyst staff’s handpicked breakup playlist, designed to help you…
Throughout this week (2/19–2/26), activists have the opportunity to participate in performances, workshops and public talks. Read on if you want to get involved in the community regarding reproductive rights, environmental activism and anti-racist work. Wednesday, Feb. 19 MLK: Celebrating His Legacy in Spoken Word…
