Beginning as a way to combat food insecurity in the community, the New College Food Pantry (NCFP) opened in January 2018. The NCFP provides both nonperishable foods, fruits, vegetables and pet food at no cost to any student, faculty or staff member. The pantry is…
According to the 2018-2019 student demographic statistics, the “Latino or Hispanic” student population is the second largest at New College, representing 20.8 percent of the student body. Those of marginalized identities, however, feel a drastic lack of community among the predominantly white campus. As National…
Sometimes, older history can seem distant and out of reach and it can be difficult to contextualize human existence beyond a few decades. Historical artifacts can help with the disconnection by allowing historians to bridge the gap between time periods. This fall, Professor of Medieval…
Although sex education is highly debated nationally, discussion of the relevant topics of self worth, honest communication and myths about the body often fail to reach students during the sexually tumultous times of college. Sex educators on campus refuse to neglect this aspect of the…
The NEW New College Advice Column By Sydney Rosenthal I dated a guy for a while who was really manipulative and he didn't let me dress or act the way I wanted to. I'm past that now and totally moved on, but I feel like…
The Sarasota Candle Company has had a stand at the Farmers Market for nine years, selling candles in repurposed beer and liquor containers with creative scents such as “Lido Beach Linen,” “You Smell That?” and “Sexy Time.” The Sarasota Farmers Market has drawn thousands into…
When ordering from Shell-B-Q, expect to receive a substantial amount of food. Many students have seen or smelled the renowned traveling barbecue smoker, “Shell-B-Q,” at some point during their time at New College. The family-oriented barbecue joint situates itself at the Shell gas station in…
Friday: The Pre Game After a week of piling up responsibilities, dealing with weak lovers, and a severe lack of time sizzling our brains with friends: Kyla “K Nasty” Baal and I were in intense anticipation of the looming night. Billy Ray Cyrus was performing…
Teaching a range of topics from Social and Ethical Issues in Computer Science to Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, Professor of Computer Science John Doucette is a fan of all things mind and learning. Doucette recently spoke to the Catalyst during a disc golf excursion…
Student Program Development Coordinators collaborate at the SSC pre- launch, sharing ideas about the future of the center. All students need a bit of extra help from time to time in order to set their plans into action and achieve their goals. Academic success, especially…
