By Clayton Coffman and Dan LaMon | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Clayton Coffman and Dan LaMon analyze the NBA Playoff picture, trade deadline, standout teams and standout players.

By Emily Hoover | gargoyle@flagler.edu

For college students in a struggling economy, it is important to find what is needed for cheap. Who has the money to go to the Avenues Mall in Jacksonville every weekend, anyway?

On Saturday, Feb. 28, to combat monetary ills, the community of Water Street, in downtown St. Augustine, will come together to hold multiple garage sales from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

By Eli Nuzzi | gargoyle@flagler.edu

As the grand nephew of the famous playwright Sean O’Casey (of Dublin, Ireland), Sean Patrick O’Casey (born Dec. 14, 1944 and died Feb. 11, 2009) made a name for himself within the St. Augustine community and especially at Flagler College. As part of the Theatre Arts Department for the past 10 years, O’Casey was a teacher, costumer and a dear friend to all.

By Matthew Boyle | mboyle@flagler.edu

Flagler College lost to Morris College 68-60.

By Clayton Coffman | ccoffman@flagler.edu

Brandon Johnson and Chanti Beckett are just two of the African-American athletes that participate in Flagler athletics. They have both had the amazing opportunity to play collegiate sports. But it didn’t come with hard work just on the court.

“I realized how important school and character were going to be. It was more than being good [on the court] and a hard worker. They want to know what kind of person you are,” Johnson said.

By Matthew Boyle | mboyle@flagler.edu

The Flagler College men’s basketball team tore apart visiting Morris College in the Saints’ final home game of the season, with a final score of 108-59. The win also marked the final home game for Flagler seniors Ben De La Cruz, Jon Matthews, Brandon Johnson and Jonathan Reynolds.

The Saints improved to 12-13 with the victory and head to Valdosta State for a game on Feb. 24.

By Matthew Boyle and Rory Fish | gargoyle@flagler.edu

What are your plans for spring break?

Student Services hosts events to foster understanding

By Stacey Palmieri | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Diversity is being recognized this February at Flagler College with a Holocaust survivor guest speaker, along with many other culturally educational presentations.

Feb. 23 to 27 will be celebrated culture-style with the first Diversity Week. Hosted by Student Services, the event will be “a showcase of different cultures,” Kristin Nelson, director of Student Activities, said.

By Alicia Nierenstein | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Passion for history shows through to students

Photo by Mary Elizabeth Fair

When Mike Butler was 21 years old, he never imagined he would be standing in front of a classroom in St. Augustine teaching students about American and southern history and civil rights.

He always had an interest and knack for history, though. After growing up in Mobile, Ala., he decided to study at Spring Hill College, where he declared history as his major. He continued his education with graduate school at the University of Mississippi. In 2001, he was the youngest to graduate with a doctorate in history, the professional achievement he is most proud of.

After 15 years, Barnett says he’s ready to pass on the torch

By Clayton Coffman | ccoffman@flagler.edu

Photo by Mary Elizabeth Fair

David Barnett has been quite the force when it comes to expanding Flagler’s Athletic Department. But after July 1, 15 years of athletic administration will come to an end.

Barnett announced recently that he will relinquish his role as athletic director, but stay on as head Flagler baseball coach.

Saints’ excellent pitching has led to fast start in first year

By Kristina Haumschild | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Photo courtesy John Jordan

Opening weekend has come and gone, and the Flagler Saints fast pitch softball team has answered all doubters. With a 6-3 start to their inaugural season, it shows they aren’t to be taken lightly.

The season kicked off with a weekend sweep of Florida Tech. In the first game of the double header, the Saints put up 10 runs against the Panthers to secure an eight-run margin. Junior Sam Boatner became the first softball pitcher at Flagler to secure a win from the circle.

By Eli Nuzzi | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Flagler College’s previous ultimate frisbee club did not die in vain.

For people who are not too familiar with the sport, ultimate frisbee has been taking over campuses all across America.

Fact: Flagler used to have a Frisbee Club just a few years ago.

By Gargoyle Staff | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Fourth-ranked Lynn University lost only one point in a men’s tennis match against Flagler College on Feb. 15 at the McCusker Sport Complex at Lynn. Lynn remains unbeaten through three matches while Flagler fell to 1-2.
Harry Snoxell (Bradenton, Fla./Bradenton Prep Academy) was the only Saint able to come away with a 7-6, 6-3 victory over Alex Voirin at No. 3 singles.

By John Jordan | gargoyle@flagler.edu

LAKE WALES, Fla. — The Flagler College women’s golf team placed fifth in the eight-team Start2Finish Webber Classic, which wrapped up this afternoon at the Lake Wales Country Club. Embry-Riddle took the team title by 15 strokes and Tara Allen of Embry-Riddle took home medalist honors after shooting a three-over 147 and won by 11 strokes. Kaitlyn Edwards led the Flagler contingent with a 163 to finish in a tie for eighth place. Laura Martellino and Elin Karlsson both carded 172’s and finished in a tie for 22nd place. Meredith Beykirch placed 34th with a 179 and Samantha Smith rounded out the team with a 182 and a 38th place finish. Flagler will play in Lakeland at the Lady Moc Classic Mar. 2-3 at the Club at Eaglebrook.

Unborn children also deserve the right to happiness

By Katie Crabb | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Hundreds of thousands of U.S. citizens, tens of thousands of them young people, assembled in Washington, D.C., for the 36th annual March for Life last month.

It was my third year attending the event, and it was no less inspiring this time around.

By Julie Hirshan | jhirshan@flagler.edu

The Oscars selection process, like so many other things in life, isn’t fair.

Every year when the nominations come out, I am always surprised by which movies and actors have been nominated and which have been left out. I think that certain movies are deemed Oscar-worthy right from the start, while others are eliminated before they are even released.