Stories

Meteor shower dazzles night sky

By Michael Strasburger and Lauren Belcher | Gargoyle@flagler.edu

The annual Leonid meteor shower peaked early Nov. 17.

St. Augustine residents and all of North America had the chance to experience the concentrated showers before dawn. Although the shower peaked Tuesday, the shower is expected to continue until Nov. 21.



Volleyball sweeps powerhouse Armstrong Atlantic to claim PBC Tournament

By John Jordan
Special to The Gargoyle

AIKEN, S.C. − Meg Weathersby (Maitland, Fla./Orangewood Christian) recorded a match-high 13 kills on 30 errorless swings for a .433 attack percentage to help lead Flagler College to a 3-0 (25-22, 25-18, 25-23) win over Armstrong Atlantic State University Sunday afternoon in the championship match of the 2009 Peach Belt Conference Tournament at the Convocation Center. Flagler is in its first year as a member of the Peach Belt.


New Leaf: Community Supported Agriculture offers breath of fresh air

By Lauren Belcher | cbelcher@flagler.edu
Photo by Josh Weaver

PHOTO CAPTION: Jeff Baptist, local farmer, and Joanna Dembek (right) assist potential customers at the Old City Farmers market. Baptist grows organic produce with the help of his community supported agriculture program.

Jeff Baptist is a real farmer, and his farm, Spring Song Organic Farm, grows certified organic fruits and vegetables. He has a Community Supported Agriculture program.


CORRECTION: PRSSA announces STAND 2009

By Bailey Latham | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Editor’s Note: Bailey Latham is a spokesperson for PRSSA.
CORRECTION: PRSSA originally reported this event will start at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 18. The event will start at 7 p.m. on Nov. 18.

Flagler College’s Public Relations Student Society of America chapter is hosting its STAND 2009 event on Nov. 18 at 7 p.m.

PRSSA said this event raises money as well as awareness for the Flagler Hospital Cancer Resource Center, an organization dedicated to the education, research and support of cancer patients. Music, food and raffles will also be provided, PRSSA said.



Men’s soccer loss ends big season

By Matthew Osterhouse | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Men’s soccer loss ends great season

The Flagler College Saints (14-6-2, 7-1-0 PBC) lost 4-0 to Wingate University (13-4-1, 6-1-1 SAC) of the South Atlantic Conference in the opening round of the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional. The Saints seven match unbeaten streak ended and their best season in many years came to a close.