‘Thanks, that was fun’
So I’m a little late in blogging about this, but you’ll have to forgive me. I’m in mourning. But now that I’m out of my state of shocked denial and have moved on to a slight melancholy, I am finally able to talk about it….
Stories
STUDIO G: Gargoyle Sports Podcast Episode 2
By Clayton Coffman and Dan LaMon | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Clayton Coffman and Dan LaMon analyze the NBA Playoff picture, trade deadline, standout teams and standout players.
Water Street to hold multiple garage sales
By Emily Hoover | gargoyle@flagler.edu
For college students in a struggling economy, it is important to find what is needed for cheap. Who has the money to go to the Avenues Mall in Jacksonville every weekend, anyway?
On Saturday, Feb. 28, to combat monetary ills, the community of Water Street, in downtown St. Augustine, will come together to hold multiple garage sales from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Flagler mourns loss of Theatre Arts instructor
By Eli Nuzzi | gargoyle@flagler.edu
As the grand nephew of the famous playwright Sean O’Casey (of Dublin, Ireland), Sean Patrick O’Casey (born Dec. 14, 1944 and died Feb. 11, 2009) made a name for himself within the St. Augustine community and especially at Flagler College. As part of the Theatre Arts Department for the past 10 years, O’Casey was a teacher, costumer and a dear friend to all.
SLIDESHOW: Women’s Basketball
By Matthew Boyle | mboyle@flagler.edu
Flagler College lost to Morris College 68-60.
Black athletes appreciate historic background
By Clayton Coffman | ccoffman@flagler.edu
Brandon Johnson and Chanti Beckett are just two of the African-American athletes that participate in Flagler athletics. They have both had the amazing opportunity to play collegiate sports. But it didn’t come with hard work just on the court.
“I realized how important school and character were going to be. It was more than being good [on the court] and a hard worker. They want to know what kind of person you are,” Johnson said.
SLIDESHOW: Men’s Basketball, final home game
By Matthew Boyle | mboyle@flagler.edu
The Flagler College men’s basketball team tore apart visiting Morris College in the Saints’ final home game of the season, with a final score of 108-59. The win also marked the final home game for Flagler seniors Ben De La Cruz, Jon Matthews, Brandon Johnson and Jonathan Reynolds.
The Saints improved to 12-13 with the victory and head to Valdosta State for a game on Feb. 24.
Student question and answer:
By Matthew Boyle and Rory Fish | gargoyle@flagler.edu
What are your plans for spring break?
Diversity Week brings culture
Student Services hosts events to foster understanding
By Stacey Palmieri | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Diversity is being recognized this February at Flagler College with a Holocaust survivor guest speaker, along with many other culturally educational presentations.
Feb. 23 to 27 will be celebrated culture-style with the first Diversity Week. Hosted by Student Services, the event will be “a showcase of different cultures,” Kristin Nelson, director of Student Activities, said.
Teacher Profile: Mike Butler
By Alicia Nierenstein | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Passion for history shows through to students
Photo by Mary Elizabeth Fair
When Mike Butler was 21 years old, he never imagined he would be standing in front of a classroom in St. Augustine teaching students about American and southern history and civil rights.
He always had an interest and knack for history, though. After growing up in Mobile, Ala., he decided to study at Spring Hill College, where he declared history as his major. He continued his education with graduate school at the University of Mississippi. In 2001, he was the youngest to graduate with a doctorate in history, the professional achievement he is most proud of.