By Julie Hirshan | jhirshan@flagler.edu
The military currently accepts immigrants with student or work visas to join the service, but will now start actively recruiting those with medical, language or other specialized skills, offering them the opportunity to become naturalized citizens in as little as six months.
By Haley M. Walker | hwalker@flagler.edu
If Molly Jane Hammond hadn’t received a Pell Grant, she would probably be fighting in Iraq.
“The military is the only other real economic opportunity for poor kids,” Hammond said. “Higher education is just not guaranteed for poor people.”
By Kathy Novak | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Photo by Clayton Coffman
PHOTO CAPTION: The Saints split a doubleheader against Rollins on March 29, moving their record to 11-21.
With a standing of 11-20, Saints’ Coach Dave Barnett is already preparing for several changes in the baseball program next season.
“Well you know it’s been a frustrating season. Our achilles heel has been overall offensive production – we are hitting .280 as a team – all teams we are playing are batting 320 and above. At least 80 percent of our problems are run production,” Barnett said.
By Kristina Haumschild | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Photo by Mary Elizabeth Fair
PHOTO CAPTION: David Cotrone has been one of Flagler’s best players this year.
The Flagler men’s tennis team has found its form, and in turn, has helped produced a 9-6 season.
“We’re a better team [from last year]. The team has a lot of good chemistry and we’re playing well,” Coach Walter Shinn said.
“We’re moving in the right direction and will finish with a winning record.”
By Clayton Coffman | gargoyle@flagler.edu
The search for a new athletic director is nearly complete. Dean of Student Services Daniel Stewart has chaired a search committee that has narrowed its list of candidates to four people.
Their names haven’t been disclosed due to confidentiality, but interviews with the potential replacements of Dave Barnett will take place within the next two weeks. Flagler College President Dr. William T. Abare Jr. hopes to have the new AD before the end of the fiscal year.
By Clayton Coffman | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Photo by Clayton Coffman
Cale Owen had never stepped on any school’s campus until he reached Flagler’s in 2006. That didn’t bother him one bit, though.
“I never really had a problem being around people. I remember my first day my freshman year was my first day of school,” said Owen, who had always been homeschooled.
By Kenny Ray | gargoyle@flagler.edu
The Flagler College women’s tennis team has turned their season around, and then some.
Their first three matches were against teams ranked 15th or higher, including Armstrong Atlantic State, who was the top-ranked team. The Saints started just 2-16 in singles play, but have since gone 49-17 on the singles court.
What was it that turned the season around? Head coach Walter Shinn believes it was a trip to Orlando.
Special to The Gargoyle | gargoyle@flagler.edu
The Flagler College women’s golf team wrapped up its regular season with a seventh place finish in the first annual Barry Bucs Invitational, which wrapped up Tuesday afternoon at Shula’s Golf Club.
The Saints’ 54-hole total for the tournament was 970.
Third-ranked Florida Southern College placed first in the seven-team field with a 17-over par 881. They out-distanced fourth-ranked Lynn University by 19 strokes.
By Clayton Coffman | ccoffman@flagler.edu
His nickname is “Mangenius.” He was Bill Belichick’s golden child. Unfortunately, though, for Browns Coach Eric Mangini, his recent remarks about bringing Brett Favre back won’t fly for even his most die-hard fans.
Mangini said, “He [Favre] might come out to training camp to visit. Maybe I will have him do the show team or just hang out.” Bringing Favre back; that’s as good a decision as trying to spend your way out of a recession.
By Gargoyle Staff | gargoyle@flagler.edu
The women’s cross country team is hosting the Flagler 5K on April 11 at 8 a.m. at Anastasia State Recreation Area.
The race course will measure 3.1 miles and will wind through the picturesque state park. The event is sponsored by Vicar’s Landing and Glenmoor.