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 lifestyle, 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.

By Desiree Hahn | gargoyle@flagler.edu

The simple act of drawing or coloring can reap many benefits. Art as a form of expression can help people with expressing feelings and coping with problems.

By Emily Hoover |gargoyle@flagler.edu

The most convenient store in downtown St. Augustine just got a little more convenient.

Carmelo’s owner Joe Tringali has owned the corner Shell for 20 years. He is adding Carmelo’s Pizzeria to the bistro and gas station, ideally on March 21.

By Cal Colgan | JColgan@flagler.edu

The second annual Harvest of Hope Foundation Music and Arts Festival will be held from March 12 until March 14 night at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds.

By Matthew Boyle and Caroline Young | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Graphic illustration by Katie Davis
Video by Shannon Rose Greene

Flagler College’s Students In Free Enterprise team will be hosting Cardboard Campout on the West Lawn on Friday, April 2 to raise awareness and money for its newest project, “Containers for a Cause.”

With “Containers for a Cause,” SIFE plans to build homeless transitional housing facilities from about 15 to 20 old railroad shipping containers. SIFE has already received one 40-foot shipping container, a donation from former St. Augustine mayor George Gardner.

By Matthew Osterhouse | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Photo by Johanna Falzone
PHOTO CAPTION: Saints forward Eddie Fowler defends Francis Marion guard Kendrick Robinson.

Head Coach Bo Clark realized he had a challenge at the beginning of the season. The challenge turned out to be more than he expected.