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College textbooks to be tax exempt?

Florida legislature proposes bill that could save students up to $100/year By Jennifer Gager A new bill in the Florida Legislature could save students $50 to $100 dollars on textbooks a year. Freshman Lindsay Watters was amazed at the cost of books last semester. “Oh…


Flagler tuition sees major increase

Full cost for 2007-2008 will still be well below the national average


By Richard Harris

Freshman Chris Lauth fell in love with Flagler College back in high school, but he may be forced to leave his number one school if he can’t pay tuition next year.


Some college papers getting bought out

Large media corporations purchase publications to reach younger audiences

By Hannah Locke

Some college newspapers across the country are being purchased by larger media corporations as these companies move to reach younger audiences and increase revenues.




Flagler to host blood drive

By Bailey Toombs Every three seconds, someone in the United States needs blood and yet less than five percent of the population donates. If 4.5 million Americans per year would die without lifesaving blood transfusions, then why aren’t healthy and able people volunteering to be…



United Way to host 50th anniversary 5k


From Staff

The United Way of St. Johns County is celebrating its 50th anniversary this March. In celebration, the United Way will be hosting a 5k walk on Saturday, March 10. Proceeds will benefit St. Johns County.

Registration forms are available at local businesses such as Crisper’s in Cobblestone Village and Schmagel’s Bagels downtown. The walk will begin in front of Flagler College’s Proctor Library and will continue throughout the historic downtown area. On-site registration begins at 9 a.m., and the walk will begin at 10 a.m. Pre-registration is $10 and includes a free T-shirt from Good Day Apparel. On-site registration is $15.


SGA considers organizational change

Complete restructure may create a student senate and new committees

By Alicia Nierenstein

Flagler’s Student Government Association is looking at a major restructuring this semester with the goal of creating a student senate, new organizational committees and a new constitution by next fall.

In the past, SGA struggled to define itself and maintain a strong student interest, according to Andrew Petersen, chair of SGA’s academic committee. He said the organizational restructuring aims to fix these problems and represent the student body more efficiently.