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Sports March 2, 2011

Faculty athletics representative passionate about job

By Mari Pothier | gargoyle@flagler.edu

With a passion for students, sports and academics, Steve Voguit is not only a professor at Flagler College but the faculty athletics representative.

As the faculty athletics representative Voguit is independent of the Athletics Department and answers directly to, William Abare Jr., president of Flagler College. A few years ago, when Flagler moved into the NCAA, Abare asked Voguit to be the faculty athletics representative and he immediately said yes. When Voguit first came to Flagler he was an adjunct and after a few years Abare put him on the full time staff.

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Anthology 2011 March 1, 2011

Strategic Plan: Flagler College Gargoyle

This strategic plan was selected as a finalist for the Gargoyle’s 2011 Anthology.

By Ryan Pando| gargoyle@flagler.edu

Overview
As Dow Advantage account manager for The Gargoyle, Ryan Pando developed a comprehensive plan designed to meet the publication’s six overall goals. This plan was implemented over a one-year period.

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Opinion February 28, 2011

Slapping taxes on sugar, not a solution to obesity

By Caroline Young | gargoyle@flagler.edu Most people’s eyes widen when I tell them I have never consumed a Twinkie or a corn dog in my lifetime. Although I have not eaten meat since I was 12 years old and honestly just don’t care for soda,…

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On Campus February 27, 2011

Group counseling

By The Flagler College Counseling Center | counseling@flagler.edu

This is a press release from the Flagler College Counseling Center.

The Counseling Center is pleased to offer you the following group opportunities:

Stress Buster Group: With half of the semester still left, this is the perfect opportunity for you to gain healthy skills to worry less, calm your mind, body, and emotions; and prevent unnecessary stress.

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Arts & Entertainment February 25, 2011

A&E editor predicts oscar winners

By Emily Hoover | ehoover@flagler.edu
Photos by IMDB

For the first time since the Coen Brothers swept the competition for “No Country for Old Men” — my personal pick for the best film so far this century — I’m excited about the Oscars.

It’s almost like the World Series; equally obnoxious, yet far more decadent. As I’ve eaten my share of over-priced, buttery popcorn and quenched my thirst with unhealthy helpings of Cherry Coke, I’ve seen a great majority of the films nominated this season. I’m going to go ahead and submit to elitism and call myself an authority on the subject.

Here goes.

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News February 25, 2011

EPA budget cuts stir controversy

By Alex Bonus | gargoyle@flagler.edu

The Environmental Protection Agency would suffer a $1.3 billion loss under President Barack Obama’s proposed 2012 budget, a modest reduction compared to the $3 billion Republicans hope to cut from the organization’s funding this year.

Released Feb. 14, the president’s plan came three days after House Republicans introduced revisions to the current budget, which would reduce EPA funding from $10.3 billion to about $7.5 billion. Obama’s budget would reduce funding to $9 billion next year, demonstrating the stark divide between the financial goals of both parties.

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News February 25, 2011

Dietary advice makes little impact

By Alex Bonus | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Kelly Gray says eating her cupcakes is a guilty pleasure for customers, and new federal dietary guidelines won’t change that fact.

“In this economy, people aren’t paying to go out,” Gray, the manager of Luli’s Cupcakes at 82 San Marco Ave., said. “But for $2.50 they’ll buy a little treat even if it isn’t healthy.”

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Sports February 25, 2011

Freshman softball player takes lead

By Nora Breedlove | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Freshman, Kalyn Loverich, continues to work hard for the Flagler College softball team.

Loverich, from Jacksonville, started playing softball at the age of 8. She attended Bartram Trail High School and fell in awe with Flagler College when she visited last year. Loverich is now a pitcher for the Saints.