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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 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.

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.

By Maria Scheufler | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Photo by Mary Elizabeth Fair

PHOTO CAPTION: Bike racks stay packed throughout the day as more students ride their bikes to school, and the college begins to fine students for parking their bikes in unauthorized areas.

Flagler College administration is attempting to prevent bicycle blockades around campus.

Tickets and fines are now being instituted to bicycles parked in specific, restricted areas. Students are not permitted to chain their bicycles to trees, sign poles or any handicap ramps throughout the campus.

“The problem is that students who use wheelchairs cannot get into the class if a student carelessly throws their bike onto a ramp and locks it in place,” Director of Special Programs Deborah Kamm-Larew said. “They are prevented from accessing the classes they need, the library, their dorm rooms, etc.”

By Gian Louis Thompson | gthompson@flagler.edu
Photo courtesy Gary Corbitt

Gary Corbitt has led a long and illustrious career in the field of Communications. However, prior to his journey with communications, Corbitt was unsure of where his life would take him.

Corbitt called New York City his home for many of his early years. He lived in the Bronx as an only child. His mother worked as a nurse and his father, a physical therapist. During his high school years, Corbitt competed in track and field. Like many high school students, Corbitt knew not what he wanted to pursue for higher learning.

By Andrew Sherwood | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Bonjour, hallo, ciao, konnichiwa, hola! Diversity week on campus brought in the international and domestic students together at Flagler College.

Flagler College diversity week program was designed to create international awareness ranging from community outreach program to film screening at Gamache-Koger theatre.

By Emily Hoover | gargoyle@flagler.edu

For college students in a struggling economy, it is important to find what is needed for cheap. Who has the money to go to the Avenues Mall in Jacksonville every weekend, anyway?

On Saturday, Feb. 28, to combat monetary ills, the community of Water Street, in downtown St. Augustine, will come together to hold multiple garage sales from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.