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Sports March 15, 2012

Flagler baseball team off to strong start

By Mari Pothier | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Photo by Dyann Busse

Consistent pitching and timely hitting are two major factors contributing to the success of the Flagler College baseball team.

The Saints took one out of three in their conference series against Montevallo bringing their overall record to 14-8 and 6-3 against Peach Belt Conference teams.

Head coach David Barnett said the team is off to a good start but knows there are a lot of series left in the season.

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COM 452 Advanced Reporting I, News March 14, 2012

Intelligent women more attractive say surveys, local men

By Alex Galbraith | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Ladies, if you’re looking to snag a mate forget about the cookbooks and pick up a textbook.

The idea that an educated woman has a hard time finding a potential life-partner, that men will find her intelligence threatening, is no more according to recent sociological surveys.

In fact, intelligence has risen to the 4th most-desirable trait that a man looks for while scoping out a spouse, according to a 2008 survey by sociologist Christine Whelan of the University of Pittsburgh.

And local men couldn’t agree more.

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News March 12, 2012

“Love Your Planet” event offers eco-friendly service to Flagler students

Flagler College students received a convenient and eco-friendly service last Thursday at the second annual “Love Your Planet” event.

The Faculty Senate Sustainability Committee provided extra bike space around campus and the downtown area, as well as a bike valet service to raise carbon-footprint awareness by encouraging students to ride their bike, car pool or walk to campus.

“It’s something that we want people to do every day, but we decided this day would be the awareness raising initiative and that we would offer bike valet since our bike racks are so full,” Director of College Relations for Flagler College, Laura Stevenson-Dumas said.

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COM 452 Advanced Reporting I, News March 12, 2012

Population growth linked to potential for consumptive use of reclaimed water

By Zach Gray | gargoyle@flagler.edu

St. Augustine resident Michael Shirley is no stranger to stringent water conservation efforts.

Originally from an arid part of west Texas, Shirley understands that water is a finite resource. What he does not understand is what he considers to be wasteful habits by many in St. Augustine.

“Back home, people were so conscious about their usage,” he said. “Here in St. Augustine, people have their sprinklers on when it’s raining.”
Shirley is not alone.

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Sports March 12, 2012

Women’s tennis athlete follows in her sister’s footsteps

By Eric Albury | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Photo by Dyann Busse

The Ospina sisters are more than just blood; they are a team. With all three having played tennis at Flagler College, the youngest – Laura (19) – looks to make her mark during her freshman season, joining the ranks among her sisters and begin her own legacy.

“We all started playing tennis at the same time; however, since they are my older sisters, I would say they have been my role models for everything in life, including tennis,” Laura said.

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Arts & Entertainment March 10, 2012

Locally-based graphic novel published by Pineapple Press

By Emily Hoover | ehoover@flagler.edu

For graphic novelist Andre Frattino, growing up in Gainesville and visiting St. Augustine as a child has spawned more than family photo albums.

His previously self-published graphic novel, “The Reaper of St. George Street,” has been published by Pineapple Press and can be found on Amazon and Barnes and Noble Booksellers.

“I’ve been in love with the St. Augustine area ever since I was a kid, and I catch myself on many occasions almost calling St. Augustine my hometown,” Frattino, 28, said.

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On Campus March 10, 2012

Student-led flash mob promotes worthy cause

By Teaira Haynes | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Wednesday, March 7 for many Flagler College students was a dismal day. It was cloudy with the threat of rain. The kind of day some would prefer to spend in bed rather than on campus. However, those who just so happened to be in the West Lawn at 11:50 a.m. had a musically inclined surprise in store for them.

“Sometimes I think what if our school was like High School Musical,” said sophomore Giovanna Saunders, who just so happened to be in the right place at the right time when Flagler College students began a synchronized dance in front of Kenan Hall.

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On Campus March 10, 2012

Flagler has ‘Tallant’ with post-grad success

By Alyssa Prehoda| gargoyle@flagler.edu

With Communication Week underway, the success of Flagler alumni can be seen throughout various panels, including two-time emmy winner Shane Tallant.

Tallant is probably best known for being the host of the HGTV show “Designed to Sell.”  Tallant got his start in television right after graduating Flagler, at the age of 21.