Dancigers has interviewed four alums so far, but hopes to continue expanding the New Sonic Field in the future. With less people on-campus and social distancing measures in effect, New College is close to becoming a ghost town. Weekend nights were filled with music and…
This year has been stressful politically and emotionally with the coming presidential election and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the adjustments to daily life, but one way that Catalyst staff members have kept their heads above water by listening to music. The following are the…
New College welcomed a new administrative assistant, Mike Jones, to round out staffing for the Office of Outreach and Inclusive Excellence (OOIE). Jones has extensive experience with non-profit organizations and theater in the local Sarasota community. “The theater community gives me insight on how these…
The annual fall elections have begun with twelve positions currently open. Early and late fall elections were combined after changes to the New College Student Alliance (NCSA) Great Book. The petitioning period started on Monday, Oct. 12 and has been extended until Wednesday, Oct. 21…
Before the school year started, second-year Cecilia Spaugh thought that campus would quickly be shut down because of a COVID-19 outbreak. But as weeks progressed without any cases, she thought the college had made it and everything was okay. “I was convinced that we weren't…
Acting Provost Suzanne Sherman became the official Provost on Friday, October 2, per an email announcement by President Donal O’Shea. Sherman served as acting provost for over a month after Barbara Feldman resigned on September 1. As provost, Sherman will focus on increasing academic programs…
On October 1, Damon Wade began his new job as New College’s Vice President for Enrollment Management. Wade will take over for Interim Dean of Enrollment Management Sonia Wu and will be the first permanent vice president for enrollment management since Joy Hamm’s resignation in…
Democracy Matters hosts a debate watch party in Ham for the Nov. 2019 Democratic Presidential primary debate. With the presidential election less than a month away, one of the most active clubs on campus right now is Democracy Matters. Thesis student and president of the…
Last spring, campus abruptly closed forcing students to find quick housing alternatives. The Student Coalition for Combating Homelessness and Poverty (SCCHP) ensures that housing and other necessities are readily available to everyone at New College. The co-presidents of SCCHP, thesis students Liz Bowerfind and Carter…
Anyone swimming laps is not required to wear a mask. Due to the pandemic, campus saw numerous changes made to daily student life and clubs were no exception. The swim club in particular made a few adjustments to meet current Centers for Disease Control and…
