The entrance view from the first steps outside the Ringling mansion. All photos courtesy of New College of Florida Archives. New College of Florida was established as a private liberal arts college in 1960 but only joined the State University System as a public institution—as…
In an email sent out to the Student’s List on Mar. 7, 2019 with the subject “An opportunity for conversation,” Dean of Student Affairs Robin Williamson invited students to participate in focus groups tasked with discussing how the campus uses social media and technology to…
photo courtesy of Ronald LankoneThe Spring 2018 meeting was held in the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. There are plenty of conference opportunities for undergraduates—but one anticipated by the chemistry community like no other is the American Chemical Society (ACS) National Meeting. ACS will host…
photo courtesy of Mariana SendovaSendova working with a New College student in the early stages of the lab’s setup. After coming across a small black and white physics textbook during her youth in Bulgaria, New College Professor of Physics Mariana Sendova’s curiosity about the world…
Schell loading his arrow. All photos courtesy of Danienl Schell. On Feb. 23, first-year Daniel Schell returned from the Indoor Nationals in Pennsylvania as a gold medalist. Schell is part of the United States Archery Team (USAT), the top ranked archers in recurve, compound and…
Noah Baslaw/Catalyst The two coffee machines have remained under the back sheet for a few weeks. The Jane Bancroft Cook Library began offering free coffee from their new Starbucks Serenade™ coffee machines at the café Grand Opening on Sept. 6, 2018. The Library ran the…
For many Democrats, the Trump presidency has been less than satisfactory. The 2018 midterms clearly demonstrated a strong desire among Democrats to take back control of their government. This passion is reflected in the desire among many prominent—and many obscure—Democrats to replace President Trump. Currently,…
Michala Head/CatalystCollege Hall originally belonged to Charles Ringling. As anyone who has seen the Financial Aid trailer in the lot adjacent to the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport knows, the Admissions department has taken over Robertson Hall. This is not the only thing new with Admissions. The…
Izaya Garret Miles/Catalyst This August, the Caples mansion was closed off to students and faculty. Issues with the air quality have made it potentially dangerous for continued use. Penicillium Aspergillus, an uncommon airborne type of mold, was discovered in the air inside. No health issues…
photo courtesy of Sarasota Police Department Sarasota made national news for an incident of vandalism on the Unconditional Surrender statue that stands on the Sarasota Bayfront. According to the Sarasota Police Department’s (SPD) news release, #MeToo was spray painted in red along the leg of…
