Error 404: Computers Not Found
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Error 404: Computers Not Found

Library Representative and second-year Adam Johnson did not think too much of his job when he was appointed to it. That was, until he saw the changes that occurred inside the Jane Bancroft Cook Library over the summer. Where there are now modular orange chairs…

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India Lets Love Win
photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons India legalized sodomy on Sep. 6.

India Lets Love Win

In a landmark case, the Supreme Court of India became an Asian leader in LGBT+ rights with a unanimous ruling on Sept. 6 that struck down the provisions of a centuries-old law that criminalized sodomy. This comes as a climax in a contentious modern history…

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Liberation Breakfast in Newtown
Image courtesy of Lola Whitworth The Liberation Breakfast is held in Newtown on the third Sunday of every month.

Liberation Breakfast in Newtown

On the third Saturday of every month, the Liberation Breakfast is held in Newtown by Answer Suncoast and the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL). Professionals, students, activists and community organizers gather together at the Newtown Estates Park to provide free breakfast and literature by…

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Meet the Fulbright Chinese Teaching Assistant
Eileen Calub/Catalyst FLTA Jingou Yang outside Jane Bancroft Cook Library.

Meet the Fulbright Chinese Teaching Assistant

Every year since 2008, New College has hosted a Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) to support the burgeoning Chinese Language and Culture program. The prestigious Fulbright program, initiated by Senator J. William Fulbright in 1945 and sponsored by the United States Department of State,…

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Crisis Pregnancy Centers in Sarasota: The pro-life alternative to Planned Parenthood
Charlie Leavengood/Catalyst A CPC located off of Tamiami Trail near New College.

Crisis Pregnancy Centers in Sarasota: The pro-life alternative to Planned Parenthood

In the state of Florida, there are around 200 crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs) and only about 30 Planned Parenthood clinics, according to Planned Parenthood Regional Organizer Annie Rosenblum. The former consists of mostly faith-based, non-profit organizations that offer care, counseling and resources to pregnant women.…

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Horoscopes for the 9/12 issue
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Horoscopes for the 9/12 issue

Rejoice, for it is Virgo season! Hopefully the trademark Virgo characteristic of organization will equate to everyone getting and keeping their shit together as the semester begins. Aries: You are in the driver’s seat, because that is just who you (probably) are. You are taking…

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CWC expands medical services
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CWC expands medical services

At the start of this semester the Counseling and Wellness Center (CWC) expanded the medical services provided for students as the result of a partnership with University of South Florida (USF) Health. This extensive healthcare group services students at various USF satellite campuses. Since the…

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Free Activities for Broke College Students
Eileen Caub/Catalyst The Selby Public Library at night.

Free Activities for Broke College Students

The city of Sarasota, a well-to-do or “bougie” retirement and tourist destination, doesn’t exactly cater to low-budget college students. However, there are plenty of activities, besides going to the beach, that won’t break the bank. Thanks to suggestions from Sarasotans, seasoned New College students and…

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First Towne Meeting of the semester held
Palm Court in 1995. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

First Towne Meeting of the semester held

Held in the Hamilton “Ham” Center due to soggy outdoor conditions, the productive, first Towne Meeting took place. Several New College Student Alliance (NCSA) positions were appointed. These included third-year Gina Vasquez as Vice President of Green Affairs (VPGA) and thesis student Eva Ernst as…

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