Too many students, not enough housing
Pei 2 exterior. Photo by Catalyst staff writer.

Too many students, not enough housing

Following abrupt changes to student housing implemented in Summer 2023, New College of Florida’s administration has not solidified a solution to the issue of adequately accommodating its student body on campus. As summer nears, students find themselves once again in a state of uncertainty regarding…

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International student experience at NCF
Penelope Donetti in their dorm. Courtesy of Penelope Dotti.

International student experience at NCF

Over the past few years, Florida universities have witnessed a sizable influx of international students who are pursuing higher education in the Sunshine State. Among the many prestigious and locally loved educational destinations, New College of Florida is home to a diverse group of students…

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A farewell to Catalyst sponsor Maria D. Vesperi
Maria Vesperi with Catalyst staff writers and editors in front of the Anthropology Lab. Photo courtesy of Gaby Batista.

A farewell to Catalyst sponsor Maria D. Vesperi

Having been an integral part of the New College community since 1993, Professor of Anthropology Maria D. Vesperi has lived through and cultivated many of the phases New College has undergone over the decades. As not only an anthropologist, but a journalist with 12 years…

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Robertson Park attempts to pick up the pace
Sign placed on Z-Green advertising live music and food truck at Robertson Park. Photo taken on Mar. 28 by Naomi Nerlien.

Robertson Park attempts to pick up the pace

Since Robertson Park first opened its metaphorical doors in February 2024, it has received mixed reviews from students, faculty and community members. After a slow start, the administration heard the feedback and refined its approach to facilitating this new campus space. To gauge whether feelings…

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Spring 2024 Dance Collective retrospective
Dancers who participated in the Spring 2024 Dance Collective showcase after their second performance. Photo by Lydia Ubry.

Spring 2024 Dance Collective retrospective

Audience seats were filled in Sainer Auditorium on May 3 and 4, as  students spun across the stage for two nights of dance. The Spring 2024 Dance Collective showcase took viewers on a journey through poetic interpretive pieces, colorful Kpop numbers and more. The Catalyst…

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Living grass at Sainer Courtyard ripped out overnight for artificial turf
The Sainer Fine Arts Complex courtyard stripped of grass and leveled out. Photo by Veronica Jolley.

Living grass at Sainer Courtyard ripped out overnight for artificial turf

In an unexpected decision by New College President Richard Corcoran, the grass and other vegetation in the Mildred Sainer Fine Arts Complex courtyard was ripped out with no prior announcement and replaced with artificial turf. The quiet transformation of the space from its natural state…

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New College hosts Sarasota Film Festival highlight
Jake Ilardi doing a skating demonstration before the showing.

New College hosts Sarasota Film Festival highlight

All photos taken by Chloe Rusek On April 14, New College hosted an electrifying event as the prestigious Sarasota Film Festival screened one of its latest documentary offerings, showcasing the life and achievements of Sarasota skateboarding prodigy Jake Ilardi. The documentary, titled Into the Spotlight:…

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Students scramble to use flex dollars before semester ends
Buying friends and buying friend’s snacks at Boars Head. Photo by Alexandra Levy.

Students scramble to use flex dollars before semester ends

In a Novo-eat-Novo world, the scramble to use up one’s flex dollars before the semester ends is getting sticky. Flex dollars come with student meal plans where students can purchase snacks, drinks, sandwiches and more at the Boars Head on campus. New College provides an…

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What does ‘Safety in Private Spaces’ mean?
ACE first floor (left) and second floor (right) bathrooms. Only one set of bathrooms displays signage. Photos were taken on the same day. Photos by Gaby Batista.

What does ‘Safety in Private Spaces’ mean?

Section 553.865 of HB 1521 went into effect on July 1, 2023. On the afternoon of March 29, the New College community was notified via email by Chief Audit Executive and Chief Compliance Officer Alexander Tzoumas that New College will be implementing the bill, which…

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