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New Baja-style restaurant

By Joshua Wolonowski | gargoyle@flagler.edu Mark Garrison, ex-bartender at Tradewinds, is now the owner of Madre’s Restaurant located on 8 Aviles Street. “I have always wanted to have my own place,” Mark said, as he explained how he got to this point in his life….


A session with Warren Dreffin

By Ben McLeod | bmcleod@flagler.edu Finally! Flagler College has a great surfer who is from somewhere other than New Jersey, Maryland or Florida. Warren is from the Bahamas, so he is used to surfing great waves. Although he may seem relaxed out of the water,…


Flagler focuses on alerting students

Campus safety, e2 Campus system back in spotlight after NIU shooting

By Brittany Hackett | bhackett@flagler.edu

Flagler College administration hopes changes and improvements to security on campus will help prevent a tragedy like the Northern Illinois University shooting two weeks ago.

According to Joe Provenza, director of technology services, the e2 Campus system is a way to alert as many people as possible to an emergency situation on campus.


CNN’s Crowley to attend COM week

By Jennifer Seton and Josh Wolonowski | gargoyle@flagler.edu

The Communication Department has attracted some big names to its third annual Communication Week including keynote speaker Candy Crowley, a CNN senior political correspondent in Washington, D.C.

The Public Relations Student Society of America will host Communication Week from March 17 to March 20.

Professionals in the fields of public relations, journalism and broadcasting will come to Flagler to share international and national expertise with students.


Career Services helps seniors, future graduates find jobs

By Lauren Belcher | gargoyle@flagler.edu

As seniors are getting ready for the end of this semester, many are looking for jobs – some haven’t started. According to Career Services, last semester, 50 percent of seniors had jobs coming out of graduation and 50 percent were still looking.

CareerSpot is an online database that contains every potential employer that the college knows about. Students can access it by going to www.flagler.edu/careerservices.


Future of FRAG uncertain for students

By Haley M. Walker | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Florida Gov. Charlie Crist has proposed a budget cut that has the potential to affect all future Flagler College students from Florida.

Crist has threatened to make the largest cut to the Florida Resident Access Grant in its 29-year history, according to The Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida.

If the proposal goes through, 15,000 students will be out of the program, and $47 million in tuition will not be available any longer, ICUF said.


Tuesday Night Topic forum has poor turnout

By Kyle Myers-Haugh | gargoyle@flagler.edu

The Tuesday Night Topic forum last week covered stress management.

Despite the invaluable information offered during the forum, “marketing problems” were to blame for a poor turnout. The event drew only one student.

Many students strolled past Ponce 1 on their way to the dining hall unaware of the forum, but seemed somewhat curious as to what was taking place inside.


Ben Joslin wins eating contest

By Jeffrey Mensch | gargoyle@flagler.edu Eight wieners, one winner, no time limit. Ben Joslin was the first to force down eight hot dogs and buns. He is now Flagler College’s “eating champion” of 2008. Three tables, a steaming pile of hot dogs and some repulsed…


Club UNITY hosts Larry Smith

From Staff | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Club UNITY will sponsor the presention of Larry D. Smith on Wednesday, Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the Flagler Room.

Smith will speak about his experiences as an openly gay lawyer and community activist in Orlando. He will also touch upon his experiences as a legal advocate for gay rights and the legal aspects regarding GLBT issues.


Music: An athletic energy boost

By Ben McLeod | bmcleod@flagler.edu

Let’s put it this way: Phil Collins is the man. No song gets me psyched for a surf session more than “In the Air Tonight.”

This song is five minutes of bliss because of Phil’s soothing, yet haunting vocals. And yes, you are right, it was in the Tom Cruise movie, “Risky Business.” Is the train scene ringing a bell?

The slow drum machine and ’80s-style guitar makes the song unique, but the best part is the climax. Right when those drums kick in, I say to myself, “This song is dope. I’m going surfing!”