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By Matthew Boyle | mboyle@flagler.edu
Ketterlinus Elementary School first-grade teacher Pam Hubler thinks the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test is outdated and unfair.
“Some kids are horrible test-takers,” she said. “They [the Florida Department of Education] base too much on the [FCAT] test.”
The Florida DOE rates schools and county school systems on a letter grade system ranging from A, the highest scores, to F, a school or system that needs significant improvement. Each school is also broken down into subgroups by race, income and students who speak English as a second language.
By Lauren Belcher | CBelcher@flagler.edu
People still ask me to this day, “How did you not know?”
Well, denial is a peculiar feeling. I would know; I experienced it from age 11 to 17 years old. For six long years, I ignored what was happening to my body and tried to continue my life as normal as possible.
By Matthew Osterhouse | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Flagler College is hosting some of the best teams, players and coaches in women’s soccer.
The Atlanta Beat, an expansion team in Women’s Professional Soccer, will play the U.S. Under-20 Women’s …
By Erin Miller | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Steve Meehan, Flagler College junior and college ministry intern at Good News Church, goes to Panama Hattie’s every Thursday night to drive people home.
Meehan and Andy Hirko, College Director at Good News, began taking the church van to Hattie’s, a popular drinking spot for locals and college students. They go from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Thursday, commonly referred to as “Sink or Swim” night.
By Erin Miller | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Around campus, there are free services available for students that, according to many campus employees, aren’t getting used.
Flagler College Administrative assistant, Marsha LeDuke, would like for more students to take advantage of the counseling center’s free services.
By Desiree Hahn | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Mandy Sloan has a unique, beautiful voice that captures interest in her pop/folk music.
Sloan plays at Flavors Restaurant Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and at Caddyshack Restaurant on Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
By Mari Pothier | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Jillian McClure knows the true value of the Florida Resident Access Grant.
Two juniors, McClure and Carla Valor, working through Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida, were chosen to be the Presidential Fellows representing Flagler College.
By Jaclyn Miklos | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Grab your sunglasses and dancing shoes, the Sunday ritual for Flagler College students has officially returned.
On March 7, Reggae Sunday at the Conch House Marina and Resort was filled with attendees. The sun was shining, music was playing and people were dancing to the hip sounds of reggae music.
By Liliana Cerquozzi | gargoyle@flagler.edu
The movie that everyone has been waiting for finally arrived March 5th at midnight.
Expectations were pretty high for Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland” to match former adaptations of the book by Lewis Carroll. Some say they were disappointed, but it was love at first sight for me.
By Joseph Metz | gargoyle@flagler.edu
It’s time to stop talking and start doing.
That’s the basic message of the Human Rights Advocates of Flagler College, a new club that Flagler College has to offer. The club hopes to be able to promote human rights awareness around our campus and community.
By Erica Andrew | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Most students would instantly reply “no.”
However, our exam week is only three and a half days and compared to other colleges it is extremely short. Flagler’s final exams are also very short compared to the average college.
By Jessica Fashant | gargoyle@flagler.edu
First lady Michelle Obama launched the “Let’s Move” campaign last month, which aims to eliminate childhood obesity within a generation.
The campaign encourages kids to live an active style, and wants to make school lunches healthier.
By Jessica Fashant | garoyle@flagler.edu
Because of the cut in school funding, many local schools have seen larger class sizes.
Florida voters voted in the class size amendment in 2002. It sets limits by class size, depending on the grade level.
By Jessica Fashant | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Photo by Johanna Falzone
The little brunette girl behind the counter at the school bookstore couldn’t stop smiling when she muttered the words “$203.52.”
I was speechless once I remembered that this wasn’t the total cost for all of my textbooks required this semester, but just for one.
By Jessica Fashant | gargoyle@flagler.edu
My niece was the prettiest little girl on the stage that morning.
Curly brown hair, big green eyes and a smile that can light up any room. I don‘t agree with beauty pageants, and here I was, watching my niece compete in one.
By Melissa Goldberg | gargoyle@flagler.edu
As the economic crisis affects most Americans, it takes an even worse toll on college students.
