By Matthew Boyle | mboyle@flagler.edu

The Enterprising Women’s Leadership Institute of Florida honored Flagler College student Jamie Alvarez, 22, as a female leader in the community on Saturday, March 21.

Alvarez received the recognition as a result of numerous service and leadership activities she has taken part in during her career as a student at Flagler College. She has served as an intern at United States Senator Mel Martinez’s local offices, has worked as the managing partner for the Dow Advantage Public Relations Group and has been actively involved in the “Girl Effect.”

“The Girl Effect is a non-profit funded by the Nike Foundation that provides scholarships and loans for women in third-world countries in order for them to establish their own businesses and make their own profit,” Alvarez said.

By Clayton Coffman and John Pietkiewicz | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Sports Editor Clayton Coffman and John “The Sports Guy” Pietkiewicz discuss the NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament.

I never really understood why the Chinese had their own “New Year.” I’d heard about how China, that big, scary, far away country, had their own lunar calendar and new year celebrations AFTER January first, but never really thought about it until I got to live it! This year Chinese New Year fell on Jan. 26. This is the time of the year when all foreign teachers take their saved up yuan and hit the road (or train tracks) and explore this country while all the citizens are busy with their families. Being a teacher in China during the new year is awesome because schools have seven weeks off. Which means seven weeks of paid traveling time. Perfection.

Every season has different trends. Here are the best wearable fashion trends for spring and summer 2009.

Be Bold. For ladies, choose bright tones, pinks, greens, oranges and yellows to add a pop of color to any outfit. Guys, go for blue. Blue hues are big this season. Use blue as a focal point in your outfit. Do not go overboard though, you do not want to look like a smurf.

By Brenna Antram | gargoyle@flagler.edu

By Matthew Boyle | mboyle@flagler.edu

Battle of the Bands hit the Flagler College campus with a shock on Friday, March 13. A good shock, that is.

“I think it was an extremely successful event,” Quanita Summers, Campus Activities Board Director of Student Performances, said.

“I think the students really showcased a lot of talent tonight,” Summers said.

CAB brought in nine bands for the competition including Call it Conflict, Thieves are Watching, Clown Car Commute, The Pullout and Only After Disaster. Only After Disaster won the competition with a score of 39 out of 40.

By Matthew Boyle, Cal Colgan and Sam Taylor | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Opinion Writers Cal Colgan and Sam Taylor debate the current economic issues facing the nation and how President Obama is dealing with them. Online Editor Matthew Boyle moderates.

By Josh Wolonowski | gargoyle@flagler.edu

WFCF ‘Airborne’ host Matt Jeffs interviews Senator George McGovern. Board Operator Steve Palazzo

On Wed. March 4, WFCF Flagler College Radio had Senator George McGovern in its studio for an on-air interview with Matt Jeffs, the host of 88.5’s community affairs program, Airborne.

McGovern opened up the show saying, “I’ve heard great things about Flagler College,” as he went on to tell his listeners that he will be talking with the students and faculty on April 6.

“I’m glad they didn’t put it on April fool’s day,” he replied with a chuckle.

I’ve been getting around to this for a while now. As the Online Editor of the student newspaper, The Gargoyle, shouldn’t I be writing a blog?

It seems that every time I sit down to think about it, something else comes up- whether it be a midterm, another story or just one of those brain-dead afternoons every college student out there can relate to.

Well, anyway, here goes nothing.

By Matthew Boyle and Sarah Locke | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Co-hosts Matthew Boyle and Sarah Locke interview musician and Flagler College student Brent Knight about his recent recording contract.

By Matthew Boyle | mboyle@flagler.edu
Photo by Mary Elizabeth Fair

PHOTO CAPTION: College security responds after Christopher Tackett, a man from Georgetown, Ky., punches a security guard after stealing a loaf of bread.

“I’ve been here for 14 years and never had anything happen like that before,” Howard said.

The cost for the fall 2009 semester will be raised $390, to a total of $6,650

By Erica Eding | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Tuition increases as Flagler rides out the economic storm
Flagler College’s tuition will rise by about 6 percent for the fall semester, which is not a dramatic increase by most standards.

However, the tuition hike comes at a time when many students are struggling financially. The cost for the fall ‘09 semester will be $6650, compared to $6260 this semester. It’s a $390 increase.

By Haley M. Walker | hwalker@flagler.edu

Joyce Campbell said she cannot give much more.

Campbell is the owner of the Native Traditions Gallery on Cordova Street in downtown St. Augustine. For the first time in 10 years, the business is running on 25 percent of its normal sales. The economic decline has forced Campbell to make changes to keep her doors open.

By Gargoyle Staff | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Flagler College will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the college during the week of March 23 through 27. The title of the celebration is “Founded on history, focused on the future.”

On Monday, there will be a birthday party for Flagler with cake in the Ringhaver Student Center at 3 p.m. Tuesday’s events will include the horror film, “Night of the Living Dead” at 8 p.m. on the West Lawn.

Group advocates for concerns of professors and students

By Stacey Palmieri | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Changes are happening at Flagler College as the faculty senate emerges as a school-run form of government.

The Flagler College faculty senate was first proposed in Dec. 2006 and approved the following January. It started as a faculty idea that quickly earned support from the college’s president and deans.

Students work to further understanding of mental illness and disorders

By Julie Hirshan | jhirshan@flagler.edu

At club night this semester, there was a new table for Active Minds. The group works to remove the stigma associated with mental health issues present on campus.

“We started getting stories,” Kat Daniel, co-president of the group, said. Students came and talked about family members and personal experiences with mental illness.