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Flagler College students, faculty and staff are working with the Salvation Army to provide Thanksgiving dinner for more than 220 area residents who are in need.

On Sunday, Nov. 19, 28 area families will have Thanksgiving Dinner in the Flagler College Dining Hall at 7 p.m.

This event is the first of its kind for both Flagler College and the Salvation Army.

“I was inspired by the mission of the Salvation Army and continue to be inspired by the generosity of the entire Flagler College community,” Flagler College student and Club Liaison Chris Bacca said.

By Tom Iacuzio

A 23-year-old former Flagler College student was found dead in his burned out Lincolnville apartment on Oct. 26.

Police identified the victim as Thomas H. Graber of 91 Washington St.

St. Augustine Police Sgt. Barry Fox said Graber had been stabbed and the fire was set to cover up the crime.

Flagler students can still park on city streets in Flagler model land area

By Glenn Judah

St. Augustine’s residential parking decal system will be pushed back to February to allow for some reworking, said John Regan, city chief operations officer.

The Parking and Traffic Advisory Committee voted on Oct. 26 to take more time to look at the proposed plan. This vote came two days after a city meeting where most residents in attendance showed discontent for the proposed decal system.

Executive Director of College Relations Donna Webb honored by ‘Jacksonville Business Journal’

By Brittany Hackett

Donna DeLorenzo Webb has a long list of involvement at both Flagler College and in the St. Augustine community, including executive director of college relations at Flagler, co-advisor for the Students in Free Enterprise program, and a member of the Westside Community Market planning group. She can now add one more title to her list: Woman of Influence.

Design to represent 26th Annual Lincolnville Festival Junior Ian Latchmansingh created the winning design for the 26th Annual Linconlville Festival as part of a class graphic design project. By Hannah Locke When visiting Lincolnville you may not associate birds on telephone wires with the surrounding…

By Richard Harris

Tyler Jonas sits in a 300-seat classroom at Florida State University, sometimes wearing a Flagler College ball cap or T-shirt.

Jonas is one of hundreds of students who transfer from Flagler College each year.

Last year, the college lost 346 students. Of those, 110 were freshman who did not return for their sophomore year.

“Where did they go? Why did they come here to begin with and why did we lose them?” said Dean of Student Services Daniel Stewart.

Colleges across the nation are dealing with the issue of lower retention rates, and Flagler is no exception.

Why can’t we use our own fridges in the dorms?

By Alicia Nierenstein

Flagler College found a brand of refrigerators that was proficient for the school’s electrical needs in the Fall of 2005.

“There was such a high demand for these refrigerators, and after finding a brand that was electrically efficient for this building, we saw that we could do this,” Assistant Dean of Student Services Dirk Hibler said.

By Nicole Goyette Flagler College recently hired Jeff Adams as the new Interim Director of Career Services. “I’m really delighted to work with students again,” Adams said.

Late yesterday afternoon, we learned of the tragic death of Thomas Graber III, who was a student at Flagler College. According to information available, Thomas was the victim of a violent crime at an off-campus location. We have learned from local law enforcement that two men, considered to be drifters, have been apprehended and charged with the crime. Grief counselors are available in the Counseling Center to meet with students and other members of the College community who may need support. At this time, our thoughts and prayers are with the Graber family.

William T. Abare Jr.
President, Flagler College

College students’ apathy toward politics leads to low voter turnout according to one expert

By Kim Hartman

College students can change the world. But do they believe they can?

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, only 57.6 percent of 18 to 24 year olds vote. It’s the lowest of any age group. However, the figure jumps up to 81.2 percent among the same demographic for registered voters.

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