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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
In celebration of Black History Month and Black poets, students at New College of Florida joined together on Sunday, March 24 in the ACE lounge to read, discuss and reflect on the power of poetry. The poetry workshop, facilitated by students and Professor of French…
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:…
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…
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…
