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On Campus December 3, 2010

Flagler students speak out about communication building

By Kayla Ward | gargoyle@flagler.edu

For Flagler College junior Autumn Roth, the communication building is just not suitable for the hands-on learning of communication majors.

“I’m always in that building and it’s just so small and rundown,” Roth said.

The old building is home to Flagler’s radio station, WFCF, and has one classroom, a few faculty offices and a small television production room. The television production room doubles as a classroom but due to the lack of space, there are no desks.

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On Campus December 3, 2010

Flagler faculty members and students show concern for fitness facility

By Isabella Pazmino| ipazmino@flagler.edu

Sophomore Nicole Mera’s favorite time of the day is at 7 p.m. as she puts on her fitness clothing. She said she feels eager to relax and let go of all the stress that comes with college life. When she walks into Flagler’s fitness facility, she finds herself in a crowded, limited space in which there are no free treadmills or ellipticals.

“The gym is too small. There are not enough machines for everyone. Sometimes, I have to wait 15 to 30 minutes for a machine,” Mera said. “I think as students we deserve a better gym or at least one that meets students’ needs.”

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Arts & Entertainment December 3, 2010

Downtown restaurant turns into bar alternative at night

Isabella Pazmino| ipazmino@flagler.edu

For the first time, The Bunnery, a bakery and cafe on St. George Street, is serving until 9 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Owner Pamela Cross said The Bunnery is an alternative to a bar. According to Cross, there is no need for alcohol when a full espresso bar is available.

The bakery and cafe offers fresh cookies, cakes and croissants.

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News, Top Stories December 3, 2010

ER problems worsen, future is uncertain with new health care plan

By Caroline Young | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Eliza Jordan was waiting for her slushie in front of the Surf Station when the dehydration hit from a long day of surfing under the hot St. Augustine sun. Within seconds, the Flagler College junior was lying unconscious on the cement with a cracked skull.

When she woke up, she could not remember where she lived or her father’s phone number. The slushie vendor called an ambulance and Jordan was rushed to the Flagler Hospital Emergency Room, where her nightmare began.

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News, Top Stories December 3, 2010

Texting creates sub-par grammar, some say

By Emily Hoover |ehoover@flagler.edu
Artwork by Victoria Van Arnam

College and high school students are forgetting basic rules of English grammar thanks to endless hours spent sending text messages and chatting on social networking sites, some Florida teachers say.

“Their grammar is horrible, and it’s not just the bigger things,” said Debra Couch, an advanced placement English teacher at Flagler Palm Coast High School in Flagler County. “Far too many of them don’t pay attention to how, what and when they capitalize and their commas are either non-existent or they litter the paper.”

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News December 3, 2010

Setting it Straight: Invasive Species

Setting it Straight is a radio talk show on Flagler College Radio WFCF, 88.5 FM Radio With a Reason. Every week, two Communication students, Lauren Belcher and Kelly Gibbs, bring in a local resident and discuss important issues in St. Augustine. The show airs every Thursday morning at 7:30.

The first episode featured Natural Science Professor Barbara Blonder. The topic was invasive species and its threat to St. Augustine shores.

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Opinion December 2, 2010

New Leaf: What to eat that is not meat

By Lindy Almony | gargoyle@flagler.edu

I am here to answer the first question every carnivore asks when talking to a vegetarian. “No meat? Well then what do you eat?”

As a vegetarian, it is my responsibility to take proper care of my body and still provide it with all the nutrients needed. It took me years before I learned how to properly supplement my diet. Now that I have learned to do so, the answer to that question comes quite easy. I eat everything!

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News December 2, 2010

Setting it Straight: Feral Cats

“Setting it Straight” is a radio talk show on Flagler College Radio WFCF, 88.5 FM “Radio With a Reason.” Every week, Communication major, Kelly Gibbs brings St. Augustine locals in to discuss important issues.

The show is produced by Managing Editor of The Gargoyle Lauren Belcher. The show airs every Thursday morning at 8:30.

This episode Flagler Humane Society Director Jef Hale sat down with Kelly to talk about the domestic and feral cat problem in St. Augustine and around the world.