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Fashion 101: Fit into fall, winter jeans
October 28, 2009 – 2:04 pm | One Comment
Fashion 101: Fit into fall, winter jeans

Every fall and winter new jean trends hit the runways. Take a look at this years hottest trends…

Ladies these trends will make you look fashionable this fall:

Warehouse 31 v. Halloween Horror Nights: Which one’s better?
October 27, 2009 – 6:42 pm | 3 Comments
Warehouse 31 v. Halloween Horror Nights: Which one’s better?

By Emily Hoover and Kaitlyn Teabo | gargoyle@flagler.edu

The Gargoyle’s Arts and Entertainment co-Editors went to Warehouse 31 and Halloween Horror Nights to see which spook is worth the scratch. Which one gives you goosebumps?

New Leaf: ‘Green Drinks’ shakes, stirs eco-mindset
October 23, 2009 – 4:51 pm | No Comment
New Leaf: ‘Green Drinks’ shakes, stirs eco-mindset

By Lauren Belcher | cbelcher@flagler.edu

Lifestyle Expert Rio Simone decided that St. Augustine needed to have a social outlet for “green” people to meet and talk about their lifestyles.

A self-described “lifestyle expert,” Simone advises people about issues like nutrition, fitness and stress management for optimum performance. She brought Green Drinks International, an environmental networking group, to Café Eleven on Tuesday.

Oldest City Skateboarding with Dick Whitkey
October 23, 2009 – 3:39 pm | No Comment
Oldest City Skateboarding with Dick Whitkey

By Drew Miller | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Content provided by The Surf Station

Short SGA meeting had a lot to say
October 23, 2009 – 3:38 pm | No Comment
Short SGA meeting had a lot to say

All clubs approved by Council except for Kiteboarding
By Lauren Belcher | CBelcher@flagler.edu

David Matulewicz, Student Government Association President, held a less than 15-minute SGA meeting this Tuesday, Oct. 20.

The agenda read: Committee reports, Board reports and general announcements.

During the President’s report, Matulewicz announced, “all the clubs that we approved through the Student Government have been approved by the President’s Advisory Council, so they are now officially clubs, with the exception of the Kiteboarding Club.”

Communication department to host film seminar
October 23, 2009 – 1:46 pm | No Comment
Communication department to host film seminar

From Staff | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Thanks to a new cinema and media studies concentration, the communication department at Flagler College will host its first Fall Film Seminar Oct. 27 and 28 on the Flagler campus.
Well-distinguished film figures …

Phi Alpha Omega kicks off awareness month
October 21, 2009 – 7:23 pm | No Comment
Phi Alpha Omega kicks off awareness month

Phi Alpha Omega, a women’s service club on campus, is holding a “Save Second Base” kickball tournament Saturday, Oct. 24, at 11 a.m. to raise breast cancer awareness among students during the month of October.

Phi Alpha Omega recognizes the importance of breast cancer awareness and will be holding multiple events throughout the month.

Tennis club strives for place in club program
October 21, 2009 – 3:57 pm | No Comment
Tennis club strives for place in club program

By Brittany Hall | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Flagler College looks to expand its club program with the addition of a tennis club.

Although it is not officially registered as an official Flagler College club, the tennis club is certainly not lacking in participants.

MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Zombieland’
October 18, 2009 – 2:05 pm | 2 Comments
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Zombieland’

By Lawrence Griffin | gargoyle@flagler.edu

It’s all the rage in these times of economic crisis to make movies and books about the possibility of the ever-looming zombie apocalypse. And it is only fitting that in this time of zombie obsession, right at its twilight, comes “Zombieland,” a movie that isn’t at all afraid to be a trendy pile of pop culture insanity, and also one that remains very enjoyable while being exactly that.

CORRECTION: Pep rally for B-ball teams postponed indefinitely
October 14, 2009 – 3:41 pm | No Comment
CORRECTION: Pep rally for B-ball teams postponed indefinitely

Editor’s Note: This event is postponed indefinitely. It will not take place tonight, Thursday, Oct. 15., due to failure to gain Student Services approval.

By Ben McLeod | gargoyle@flagler.edu

The Men’s and Women’s basketball teams will be hosting a pep rally on Thursday, Oct. 15, to kick off the season.

Grads have trouble finding jobs
October 14, 2009 – 1:43 pm | One Comment
Grads have trouble finding jobs

By Danielle Lazard | gargoyle@flagler.edu

A college degree can only get you so far, especially these days. In this economy it is becoming increasingly harder and harder to find a job after college.

Transfer student brings Toms Shoes to campus
October 14, 2009 – 12:57 pm | No Comment
Transfer student brings Toms Shoes to campus

By Caroline Young | cyoung1@flagler.edu

Sophomore Josh Weaver transferred to Flagler College with high hopes of making a difference on campus. Plans are in the works for Flagler’s first year with a Toms Shoes club.

Flagler Surf Team starts off with a win
October 13, 2009 – 5:13 pm | No Comment
Flagler Surf Team starts off with a win

By Gian Louis Thompson and Dan Greene | gargoyle@flagler.edu

The Flagler College surf team looked to continue its success on Oct.17 at its second contest.

“We have a solid ‘A’ team and a solid ‘B’ team,” said team manager Adam Muller. “We usually don’t lose contests. We are going to win.”

Men’s soccer loses close match in Peach Belt
October 13, 2009 – 5:07 pm | No Comment
Men’s soccer loses close match in Peach Belt

By Matthew Osterhouse | gargoyle@flagler.edu

The Flagler College Saints (7-4-1, 4-1-0 PBC) lost to the Lander University Bearcats (5-4-1, 2-0-1 PBC) 1-0 on Saturday night, ending the Saints’ six-match winning streak and receiving their first Peach Belt Conference loss.
The Saints outshot the Bearcats 16-9, had more possession and better scoring chances, but could not finish in front of the goal.

The game was tense from the start. Lander, the preseason favorite to win the conference, disrupted Flagler’s possession play early and forced long balls as the teams probed for chances to score.

Prof. pits Gandhi against bin Laden
October 13, 2009 – 5:04 pm | No Comment
Prof. pits Gandhi against bin Laden

By Cal Colgan | jcolgan@flagler.edu
Illustration by Hahau Yisrael

Dr. James Rowell couldn’t disagree more with Osama bin Laden’s methods, but he thinks it’s important that we study their popularity.

Car-less victims: Most auto theft victims leave keys in unlocked car
October 13, 2009 – 4:57 pm | One Comment
Car-less victims: Most auto theft victims leave keys in unlocked car

By Matthew Boyle | mboyle@flagler.edu
Photo by Matthew Boyle

Flagler student JD Bray could have prevented his car from getting stolen with the simple click of lock, but he shouldn’t feel that bad. He’s not alone.