By Gian Louis Thompson | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Flagler College’s Learning Resource Center originally had three separate centers for study, until three months ago when the Writing Center, the Mathematics Center, and the Study Skills Center were all consolidated into one complex.
The Mathematics Center, led by Bonnie Aspinwall, is a place where students can find assistance from fellow math students.
By Matthew Boyle | mboyle@flagler.edu
Student Public Relations organization PRSSA hosts STAND, an all-nighter in the Ringhaver Student Center packed with activities and performances including musician and Flagler alumnus, Brady Reich. The purpose of the event was to raise money for cancer.
By Julie Hirshan | gargoyle@flagler.edu
The Outdoors Club, despite being a relatively new group on campus, has already made a big impact on the Flagler College community by starting a recycling program.
Established during the 2006-2007 academic year, the Outdoors Club was a student-led initiative to encourage students to spend more time doing activities outside. The president of the group, Missy Kafel, promotes the importance of living “a more eco-conscience lifestyle.” Kafel, a senior majoring in sociology and a minoring in anthropology, had the support and help of natural science Professor Barbara Blonder to start the group.
By Kelsey Flynn | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Photo contributed by Phi Alpha Omega
PHOTO CAPTION: Phi Alpha Omega at golf tournament for Susan G. Komen Foundation benefiting Breast Cancer.
Stephanie Seltzer, and the rest of the women from Phi Alpha Omega, have recently raised close to $400 for the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
Every year during October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the club hosts a donation booth in support of breast cancer research. “The club booth was a great opportunity to reach out to the students about breast cancer awareness month and to raise money for a great organization,” said Seltzer. According to Phi Alpha Omega, the goal of the booth is to raise money to support the foundation, and to raise awareness with students.
By Abby Sessock | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Communication professor Dr. Helena Särkiö will speak about how the Nordic Welfare System empowers women.
Särkiö will be presenting this lecture Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. in the Flagler Room, as part of the Flagler College Community Lecture Series. The 2008 series features a theme of “Global Perspectives.”
By Gargoyle Staff | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Flagler College’s Writers-in-Residence program will host the Florida Literary Arts Coalition’s fifth annual conference, “Other Words: A Conference of Literary Magazines, Independent Publishers and Writers,” Nov. 6 to Nov. 8.
The event will offer several free nighttime readings to the general public. In addition, more than 75 writers will contribute to daytime panels, receptions, book fairs, exclusive readings and other literary events that are available to registered participants and Flagler students, faculty and staff.
By Kelsey Flynn | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Photo by Kelsey Flynn
Catie Hodge, president of the Political Guild, is creating events to educate students about the candidates for the 2008 presidential election.
Earlier this semester, the political guild held Rock the Vote, cosponored by SGA, CAB, Club OYE and Ringhaver Student Center, as well as three other debate screenings. All the events are ideas thought of by members of the group. “One of us suggested debate watching parties,” said Hodge. “We all decided that is something we would personally enjoy, and in all likelihood so would other politically-minded students.”
By Abby Sessock | gargoyle@flagler.edu
“She was a repeat offender,” said Richard Sadow about the drunk driver that took his daughter’s life. “If she was put in jail the first time then this would have never happened and my daughter would still be alive.”
Jennifer Sadow was killed in a drunk driving accident 12 years ago. Her father, Richard Sadow, said he tells her story to others with the hope that someone will learn from it and not have to deal with the heartache that he faces every day.
It was on the night of May 15, 1996, when Bobby Myers was driving the car with his girlfriend, Jennifer, in the front seat.
It was on this night at approximately 10 p.m. when Kimberli Jordan, a 42-year-old unemployed nurse, crashed into their car and killed Jennifer on impact. Jordan’s blood alcohol level was .19, which according to the police, is more than double the legal limit. Jordan was charged with DUI manslaughter.
By Caroline Young | gargoyle@flagler.edu
The Society of Professional Journalists is preparing to begin a new semester-long series of film nights.
According to members, these events include the full showing of a film, focused on either current events or serious issues of debate, then followed by a discussion panel and refreshments.
The organization recently arrived at the decision of three informative films believed to attract students of all interests and majors.
“The films we have chosen raise awareness of important issues; same-sex marriage, the environment, and prostitution,” said faculty adviser of SPJ, Dr. Helena Sarkio.
One of the first films to be shown is “Freedom to Mary,” which centers upon the controversy over the rights of gay marriage. This event will be held on Oct. 27 at 5 p.m.
Three weeks later, the club will present “Who Killed the Electric Car?” a film that explores the birth of the electric car, the death of the product, and the reason for its lack of demand.
By Laura Croft | gargoyle@flagler.edu
On Oct. 30 and 31 at 8 p.m., Flagler College Radio will be presenting the radio drama, “War of the Worlds” by H.G. Wells.
It has been 70 years since its first broadcast on the Columbia Broadcasting System in 1938.
Local actors from A Classic Theatre will be performing the roles and station manager Dan McCook will be providing the sound effects.
“War of the Worlds” is an early sci-fi novel about the invasion of England by aliens from Mars. When it was first performed on the radio, many listeners believed that an actual martian invasion was in progress.