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News September 25, 2007

Homeless debate in St. Augustine continues


By Emily DeLoach | edeloach@flagler.edu

After much debate, St. Johns County and the City of St. Augustine have come to an agreement over the homeless population: something needs to be done soon.

The City of St. Augustine has been looking for a way to move the homeless from its downtown areas for several years. City Commissioners held a workshop Sept. 5 to get input from local citizens. Local organizations such as St. Francis House, People United to Stop Homelessness and St. Augustine Catholic Ministries were present at the meeting.

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News September 21, 2007

Shuttles from parking garage to end in October


By Danielle Marsh | dmarsh1@flagler.edu

Flagler College administration recently met with St. Augustine city officials to discuss the shutting down of the shuttle service from the parking garage.

The St. Augustine Record reported on Sept. 4 that the city made a decision to stop the shuttle service sometime in October. The shuttle runs from the Visitor Information Center parking garage on Castillo Drive to Flagler College’s campus.

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On Campus September 21, 2007

Faculty Senate selects chair at first meeting


By Alicia Nierenstein | anierenstein@flagler.edu

Flagler’s newly established Faculty Senate is officially operating under the new by-laws of their constitution.

Dr. Arthur Vanden Houten, a professor in the liberal studies department, will preside as chair of the Faculty Senate and Barbara Blonder, a professor in the math department, will serve as the vice chair.

“This is the first time in Flagler history that we [the faculty] have had the opportunity for shared governance, which is significant,” Blonder said. “At least equally significant is Dr. Abare’s support of this endeavor.”

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News August 31, 2007

Moving on after controversy

Abare approves governing document, mission for The Gargoyle

By Brittany Hackett | bhackett@flagler.edu

After a controversial ending to the 2007 spring semester, The Gargoyle is moving forward with a new governing document and policy statement.

An issue arose in the spring semester after a story about a controversial proposal for Club Unity, a version of the Gay-Straight Alliance, was not published.

Gargoyle Mission and Governing Document
Photo Gallery: Protest

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News August 31, 2007

Construction complete for fall

Student Center, Art Building ready for student use

By Brittany Hackett | bhackett@flagler.edu

The landscape of Flagler College has changed over the summer with the completion of two major construction projects.

The 42,000-square-foot Ringhaver Student Center, located on the corner of Sevilla and King streets, is ready to become the center for student life. In addition to the dining and lounge areas, it will be home to the college bookstore, a multi-purpose room, five classrooms, a theatre-style classroom, group study rooms, faculty offices and the student and career services offices.

Photo Gallery: Construction Complete

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Sports August 31, 2007

NCAA cuts provisionary period

Saints may be eligible for playoffs in 08-09, waiting on SSC

By Devon Jeffreys | djeffreys@flagler.edu

It might not be as long as expected before postseason play returns to Flagler College.

One part of the lengthy NCAA transition process on the verge of being shortened is Flagler’s provisionary period. Originally believed to be three to four years long, Flagler received word that, due to good standing, 2007-2008 will be the final provisionary year for the school.

“They told us as long as we stay on track, we will be full members of NCAA Div. II by next summer,” Athletic Director Dave Barnett said.

The news means that Flagler will be eligible for NCAA postseason play in 2008-2009, a huge coup for the athletic department.

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On Campus August 31, 2007

Free bags at bookstore

The Flagler College Bookstore will be giving away free canvas tote bags on Labor Day.

Students who make purchases in the bookstore will receive a promotional reusable bag as a “grand opening offer,” according to owner Bob Smith.

“We’re just trying to promote the idea of reusing items that can be used, like textbooks and bags,” Smith said. “Rather than get a plastic bag you can toss out, you’ll get a cotton bag you can reuse.”

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On Campus August 31, 2007

Flagler students take on environmental issues in Belize during study abroad

From Staff

As global warming and carbon footprints become part of the national vocabulary, Flagler College liberal arts students spent the summer exploring new approaches to environmental issues.

Take Assistant Professor Barbara Blonder’s class trip to Belize, for example. This summer, the natural science coordinator taught her students about sustainable fisheries, environmental protection versus economic development and more. They learned by field research, scuba diving and talking to coastal residents of the Central American country.