Stories

Treaty park takeover

By Michaela McNamara St. Augustine skaters have noticed some positive changes at their beloved Treaty Park, and they have the Surf Station to thank for it. It took months and a bit of hard work before the Skate Station was given the go-ahead to run…


Surfer Profile: Chris Hunt

Major: Wildlife Management Hometown: U.S. Virgin Islands Sponsors: Splaff Flops Sandals, Annies Goddess Dressing Favorite surf spot: Typhoon Lagoon Influences: Ty Williams, Kelsey May and Bud Casey Favorite CD: Tengo Mustachio If I could be an ice cream: Peanut Butter Zig Zag Best surf trip:…


Drowning in debt

By Kelsey May

Six months after graduating, most college graduates will get a brand new responsibility: paying back student loans.

A 2003-2004 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study found few students can afford to pay for college without some form of education financing, and two-thirds of undergraduate students go out into the real world with an average debt of over $19,000.


Student Center gets underway

Construction workers began site clearing for Flagler College’s new $11.6 million Student Center last week, including tearing down the tennis courts at the corner of King and Sevilla Streets. The center will house Student Services, a food court, faculty offices, an Internet café, the campus…


Flagler’s plate out of danger

From Staff Flagler College’s Florida license plate is off of probation and no longer in danger of extinction. As of April 1, there were 1,101 Flagler plates on the road, surpassing the 1,000 the state of Florida requires in order to keep a specialty license…


Music instructor loses cancer battle

From Staff Janet Graham, who had taught music appreciation as a visiting instructor at Flagler, died April 6 after a long battle with cancer. She also led the Flagler College Singers.


Getting back to full strength

Lady Saints hope to turn season around at regionals By Carla Tagarelli Photo by Glenn Judah PHOTO CAPTION: Freshman Sandy Maric has had to step into a higher spot than originally expected this season. The Lady Saints tennis team continues to fight through a grueling…


Saints serving up a trail to regionals

Leadership of Jonsson and Jutronic paves the way to rematches By Melissa Bear Photo by Glenn Judah PHOTO CAPTION: div class=”posttext”>Mario Jutronic continues to be one of the most consistent players for the men’s tennis team, and with doubles partner Andri Jonsson gives the Saints…


Upgrades coming to Flagler Field

First phase to include more visible entrance, and parking lot paving By Richard Harris Flagler field will undergo a $150,000 project this summer to improve the form and function of the facility.


Scuffling Saints swept away by Riddle

Regional tournament in doubt as team has lost 5 of last 6 in conference By Devon Jeffreys Photo by Glenn Judah PHOTO CAPTION: Senior pitcher Paul Matthews has been a horse for the team out of the bullpen, posting an 8-1 record with a 3.80…