Conversation with the Presidents: Jake and Jill discuss campus improvements
2015-10-03
Video filmed and edited for the Catalyst by Cameron Boyd, Video Editor. On Wednesday night, President Jill Tiefenthaler and CCSGA StudentContinue Reading
IM volleyball: Spike’s Peak faces stiff competition in repeat championship bid
2015-10-03
As summer transitions into autumn, we say goodbye to the sand and sun of beach volleyball and welcome the squeakyContinue Reading
In fall play, men’s and women’s tennis exceeding expectations
2015-10-03
This past Saturday, the women’s tennis team slayed Midland University with a 9-0 win, with big help from the newlyContinue Reading
Volleyball improves to 7-0 in SCAC after dominant Texas road trip
2015-10-03
Colorado College’s women’s volleyball team has dominated this season. Their current record is 16-1 overall, 7-0 for conference play, andContinue Reading
Erik Roner: Life at the doorstep of death
2015-10-03
Sports carry narratives of life and death. Announcers and commentators will often use the concept to dramatize the perils ofContinue Reading
Core Club: Spontaneous fitness in the Ritt Kellogg Climbing Gym
2015-10-03
Written by Sarah Laico It’s 9 p.m. on a Tuesday in the Ritt Kellogg Climbing Gym. You’ve attempted countless V1s,Continue Reading
Active bodies, active minds: The wondrous Block Break
2015-10-03
Ah, Block Break. It only happened a little over two weeks ago, but it already seems so far away. AfterContinue Reading
Less weight, more fun: 7 tips to drop your pack weight
2015-10-03
Written by Michael Hasson Long gone are the days of beefy, external frame packs. Lightweight technology has improved on pastContinue Reading
PaperCut: An issue of convenience and sustainability
2015-10-03
Photographs by Tess Gruenberg While taking classes on the Block Plan can be difficult, when combined with the numerous technicalContinue Reading
Tutt Library renovations pushed to net zero emissions
2015-10-03
As plans for Colorado College’s new Tutt Library materialize, sustainability groups around campus have been pushing for a building withContinue Reading
Colorado College first-years elect class representatives
2015-10-03
After months of campaigning, three first-year Colorado College students realized their goal of becoming elected to the CC Student GovernmentContinue Reading
Editor’s Column: Trying salsa, no chips provided
2015-10-03
During my last three years here, I’ve unintentionally been desensitized to the homogenous culture and earthy tones that pervade theContinue Reading
Colorado College granted money for Luce Initiative on Asian Studies
2015-10-03
Earlier this year, Colorado College was selected for a $50,000 exploratory grant from the Luce Initiative on Asian Studies andContinue Reading
Catalyst Delivery Boys Reed Young, Charlie Simon, and Isaac Salay find new family at Chick-Fil-A, criticize the authenticity of delivery boy movies, and ensure that your copy of The Catalyst arrives hot off the press every Friday
2015-10-03
What is your year and major? Isaac Salay: I am a senior, and Southwest Studies major. Reed Young: I amContinue Reading
Rediscovering the Prairie: Exhibition documents two CC alumni’s expedition across the North American West
2015-10-03
Family weekend: A time when Colorado College not only hosts fun, leisurely activities for students and their families to enjoyContinue Reading
“In Summary”: 60 seconds of CC fame
2015-10-03
When Arielle Mari began to work for the Colorado College Communications Office, they had never had a full-time video andContinue Reading
Interview with Quinn Webb: Sounds of CC Events Manager
2015-10-03
Attending numerous meetings, collaborating with student groups and musicians, applying for money, signing contracts, and enduring high stress levels areContinue Reading
Running on fumes
2015-10-03
Right now, Volkswagen is stumbling beneath the weight of a scandal that is causing every Prius and Tesla driver toContinue Reading
To thine own selfie be true
2015-10-03
Okay, you’ve been studying for at least 10 minutes now, so you deserve a study break–right? Check your texts, thenContinue Reading
Renegade Brewery
2015-10-03
Renegade Brewing Company has a classic startup brewery story. One Christmas, Brian O’Connell’s wife Khara bought him a home-brewing kit.Continue Reading
Grandma
2015-10-03
You don’t need to be a grandparent, or surrounded by grandparents (like I was Sunday afternoon), to enjoy “Grandma,” whichContinue Reading
Fetty Wap, CHVRCHES, and Disclosure
2015-10-03
Music is revving up for the final quarter of 2015. Last week brought many great releases, though some albums didn’tContinue Reading
The Syrian Refugee Crisis explained
2015-10-03
Most students at Colorado College have heard of the Syrian refugee crisis but have no idea what it really is.Continue Reading
The meaning of Xi Jingping’s trip to America
2015-10-03
About a week ago, Xi Jingping, the President of China and second-most powerful person in the world, made his firstContinue Reading
Why the FCC won’t let me be
2015-10-03
If you can’t tell from the title, I just so happen to be an unapologetic Eminem fan. Recently, stating publicContinue Reading