Stories

Strolling down Silver Lake Drive

A local, 1970s-inspired R&B band strays from the mainstream sound

By Kristen Shea

Silver Lake Drive is a street in Palatka where four guys got together and started jamming, and eventually named their band after the starting point of their careers.



Sherwood’s life in the fast lane

Flagler student does not let being deaf hold him back from anything

By Andrea Huls

Being deaf is part of who Andy Sherwood is. However, deafness does not define him. His dreams, projects and goals do.

“The media doesn’t include deaf culture,” he said. “Only people who are in contact with deaf people are aware.”

Sherwood is a communication major focusing on public relations. He also loves filmmaking and plans to use his personal experience and knowledge to make films and documentaries about the deaf culture.



Flagler tuition sees major increase

Full cost for 2007-2008 will still be well below the national average


By Richard Harris

Freshman Chris Lauth fell in love with Flagler College back in high school, but he may be forced to leave his number one school if he can’t pay tuition next year.


Flagler Web portal unveiled

My.Flagler.edu one-stop information site for students

By Mark Enkerud

This month, Flagler launched its own Web portal at My.Flagler.edu. The site contains information students need from many of the offices located around campus, like the business office, registrar and financial aid office.


Taking issue with view on South America

By Andrea Huls

You have to be kidding me. After reading what President Bush said about visiting Latin America this week, I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. It seems that now Bush is a revolutionary who is going to combat injustice and poverty.

According to a Washington Post article, Bush said, “The millions across our hemisphere who everyday suffer the degradations of poverty and hunger have the right to be impatient.” If I am not wrong, there still are thousands of people that survived Hurricane Katrina who are struggling every day. American people have the right to be impatient too, Mr. President. What are you doing about it?


SGA debate continues

By Glenn Judah

The leadership panel of the Student Government Association presented a new constitution to students March 8, but faced mixed reviews.


No, I don’t play basketball

Julia Redemske, Staff Writer By Julia Redemske On the day I popped out of my mother, I was 2 feet tall. Try squeezing that out between your legs. Now at 6 foot 3 inches, I have spent a lifetime towering over my peers. And no,…


Cops, robbers and internships

Two Flagler College students experience life in the Sheriff’s Office

Photo by Shannon Ginn
The Flagler students have done everything from SWAT team training to checking on sexual predators to booking people at the jail.

By Emily DeLoach

The usual internship doesn’t deal with DUIs, domestic disputes or sexual predators, but Ashley May and Audra Leis weren’t looking for “usual” when they chose their internships.