Stories

Church provides free rides home from Hattie’s

By Erin Miller | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Steve Meehan, Flagler College junior and college ministry intern at Good News Church, goes to Panama Hattie’s every Thursday night to drive people home.

Meehan and Andy Hirko, College Director at Good News, began taking the church van to Hattie’s, a popular drinking spot for locals and college students. They go from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Thursday, commonly referred to as “Sink or Swim” night.




Two students weigh in on FRAG cuts

By Mari Pothier | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Jillian McClure knows the true value of the Florida Resident Access Grant.

Two juniors, McClure and Carla Valor, working through Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida, were chosen to be the Presidential Fellows representing Flagler College.



Movie review: Alice in Wonderland

By Liliana Cerquozzi | gargoyle@flagler.edu

The movie that everyone has been waiting for finally arrived March 5th at midnight.

Expectations were pretty high for Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland” to match former adaptations of the book by Lewis Carroll. Some say they were disappointed, but it was love at first sight for me.


Human rights advocate club

By Joseph Metz | gargoyle@flagler.edu

It’s time to stop talking and start doing.

That’s the basic message of the Human Rights Advocates of Flagler College, a new club that Flagler College has to offer. The club hopes to be able to promote human rights awareness around our campus and community.



Local school teaches healthy eating habits

By Jessica Fashant | gargoyle@flagler.edu

First lady Michelle Obama launched the “Let’s Move” campaign last month, which aims to eliminate childhood obesity within a generation.

The campaign encourages kids to live an active lifestyle, and wants to make school lunches healthier.


Class size amendment passes

By Jessica Fashant | garoyle@flagler.edu

Because of the cut in school funding, many local schools have seen larger class sizes.

Florida voters voted in the class size amendment in 2002. It sets limits by class size, depending on the grade level.