A man, a laser and a dream
Senior Scan Technician for Activision, Chris Ellis, stopped by downtown St. Augustine to scan the Constitution monument for three replicas that will be created from the laser image.
Stories
MOVIE REVIEW: “The Hunger Games”
By Megan Bradt | gargoyle@flagler.edu
“The Hunger Games” is a movie that was created from a novel by Suzanne Collins. It begins during a time where desperate times call for desperate measures.
Children from ages 12 to 18 are selected at random to represent the district in which they live. One male and one female are chosen in a lottery drawing to fight not only one another, but also 11 additional districts that surround what is called the Capitol. Once these representatives are chosen, they are wined and dined in the Capitol while they train for battle. Only one person is allowed to survive, as they not only fight to the death against each other, but also against weather elements.
New law in Israel bans underweight models
By Teaira Haynes | gargoyle@flagler.edu
For years now, the fashion industry has been blamed for the growing number of eating disorders worldwide by promoting an “unrealistic and unhealthy” idea of beauty with thin models. On March 19, the Israeli government passed a law that banned the employment of underweight models.
In an effort to stop the spread of eating disorders like anorexia, which affects 2 percent of all females in Israel, a model must have a body mass index (BMI) of 18.5–as well as have previous medical records that date as far back as three months–to prove she is healthy. This means a model of 5 feet 8 inches, the average for most models, must weigh at least 125 pounds.
New study links lack of sleep to overeating
By Teaira Haynes | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Sleep deprivation comes with the territory of being a college student and while many are willing to give up a good night’s sleep to pull an all nighter in the library, a new study released by the American Heart Association shows they could be sacrificing more than just Z’s.
In the study, presented at the annual Epidemiology and Prevention/Nutrition Physical Activity and Metabolism conference, researchers found that people who were sleep-deprived ate more than 500 additional calories daily, linking lack of sleep to overeating.
Men’s tennis team dealing with tough season
By Santiago Martinez-Caro | gargoyle@flagler.edu
The Flagler College men’s tennis team season has not been as successful this season as many expected. Though the team is very talented, and will have great runs in the future, their inexperience has put them through some tough times this year.
This weekend the team traveled to South Carolina to play against No. 10 Lander. After a rain delay Flagler College was defeated with an overall score of 5-1. With this defeat, Flagler College fell to a 5-9 overall and a 2-4 in conference play.
Saints men’s basketball hopes to ‘learn through adversity’ for next season
By Eric Albury | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Photo by Eric Albury
With the Flagler College men’s basketball season shelved until next fall, the Saints have a whole lot to think about. After going a disappointing 2-16 in conference play and 9-17 overall, it appears to be time to reflect, make changes and improve for the next season.
Vet finds strength in numbers at college
By Tiffanie Reynolds | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Sitting in class, Adam Bagby watches a video about counterterrorism and Iraq projected at the front of the room. He hears gunshots and suddenly he’s there, following wires up the stairs of an abandoned building to a box at the top. Gently removing rubble around it, he finds that it is packed with C-4 explosives.
Students to vote on poorly publicized election
By Joshua Santos | gargoyle@flagler.edu Elections for Student Government Association are being held tomorrow. The Political Guild, in conjunction with the Election Board and SGA, held an open forum today in Jay’s Lounge for students to come and ask candidates questions dealing with campus concerns…
A&E Brief: WFCF on iHeart Radio
By Rebecca Snowdale | gargoyle@flagler.edu Flagler College radio station WFCF 88.5 FM began streaming online last month via iHeartRadio, a Clear Channel Radio network, which gives access to live, local radio stations around the nation. Recently, WFCF was voted by the Princeton Review to be…
Flagler softball poised for post-season run
By Jaycob Ammerman | gargoyle@flagler.eduThe Flagler College Saints softball team (27 – 11, 4-4 Peach Belt Conference) are currently on a three game winning streak.
The Saints head coach Kristen Overton has the team poised to compete in a tough Peach Belt Conference.
Currently, the Saints are ranked 5th in the Peach Belt Conference.