Submitted by Sydney Rosenthal I’ve started seeing someone and I love the comfortability and consistency of our relationship, but I don’t feel a spark/strong romantic feelings or like I’m crushing on him. I’ve been open and honest about where I’m at with my feelings, but…
“Sunsets” by Habibi Brooklyn-based garage rock band Habibi sets the bayfront scene with “Sunsets,” a mellow, intimate track off the group’s 2014 self-titled album. The song, which features Habibi’s recognizable 1960s girl group-style harmonies, is ideal for laying underneath the camphor tree with friends and…
Throughout the week of March 11, activists have the opportunity to participate in volunteering opportunities, early voting and much more. Read on to find out how to be more politically, socially and environmentally active. Wednesday, March 11 Planned Parenthood Sarasota: Monthly Volunteer Meeting @ 6:30…
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…
