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.
By Andrea Huls
She had been used to sleeping on a wooden plank, just like the other 300 children in her orphanage. She had never slept with covers, either, and learned to early to do things on her own. But now, two-and-a-half year old Grace Randall has a crib, a home and a family who protects and loves her.
At the end of August, senior Caleb Randall, 21, went with his mother Patricia, 49, to Hongzhou, China, to meet and pick up a new member to their family: Grace, or Gracie as everyone calls her.
By Taylor H. Wilson
Flagler College senior Alyssa Larrabee has been smoking for nearly nine years as a “stress release.” She admits to having known all along that smoking can cause cancer and even news of rising levels of nicotine in cigarettes won’t cause her to quit.
By Kimberly Good
Photo by Amy Kingsnorth
PHOTO CAPTION: Outreach Coordinator Christy Pritchard and Director Sarah Miller stand in front of the soon-to-be home of the Northeast Regional Center of the Florida Public Archeology Network at Flagler.
Flagler’s Markland Cottage is undergoing a state-funded renovation and it will eventually be the home of the Northeast Regional Center of the Florida Public Archaeology Network, and officials are hoping to get Flagler students involved in the program.
By Brittany Hackett
The social committee of the Student Government Association has been replaced with the Campus Activities Board.
By Michael O’Donnell
While the sudden drop in gas prices has put money back in the consumer’s pockets, it also has drivers sitting tight with their fingers crossed.
Junior James Bastin, a business major at Flagler College, remains optimistic that the gas prices will keep dropping.
By Nicole Goyette
Flagler College security is looking into reports of a white male in his mid 20s driving a grey Buick around campus and making unwelcome advances toward female students.
Rockthevote.org Step 1: Click ‘Register to Vote’ in red Step 2: If you’re using a Flagler-owned computer, click ‘Non-Pop-Up Version’ Step 3: Choose your state Step 4: Fill out the information and submit It might take a few weeks to receive your card in the…
Flagler students hoping to rely on street parking this semester will need to re-think their plans. The City of St. Augustine will implement a new parking program around Flagler College limiting on-street parking to city residents only.
By Dylan Thomas With news of an attempted mugging last week, students are beginning to take more caution while out walking late at night. “I don’t leave campus unless I have someone with me when it gets to be really late,” said sophomore Katlyn Cinelli.
