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-SAINT AUG US TINE, FL.ORIDA October 18, 2000 Governor Bush honors Flagler student by dani e l b e u g net personally. participated in a discussion with teen suicide and ~:1ys individu­ Bush is recognizing Wonder individuals who had attempted als ~an prevent others from com­ Writing Center A Flagler freshman will be for a program she initiated that suicide as teenagers and also the mitting suicide. Literature and. The Writing Center is now among several former students deals with suicide prevention parents of teenagers who had statistics concerning the issue offering writing asistance in of Atlantic High School in among teenagers. As a result of committed suicide. Counselors were distributed. the Proctor Library: Daytona Beach to be honored by two past suicides at her high specializing in suicide preven­ At the end of the week-long Beginning in October, The Florida Governor Jeb Bush. school, Wonder and the SGA tion also were consulted. summit, all interested in voicing Flagler College Writing Center Summer Wonder will receive the launched a program that would Out of this summit grew their concern about the issue is now offering writing . asis­ Point _ of Light Award for raise awareness about the issue. Atlantic High School's Suicide participated in a walk through tance for all students on Outstanding Leadership on Nov. The group organized a Summit Awareness Week, aimed at the city. Later, a candlelight vigil Tuesday and Thursday nights 14 in Tallahassee. Gov. Bush will on Suicide Awareness. As a part informing faculty, staff and stu­ see AWARD, page 4 from 8 to 9 p.m. Students do present the award to Wonder of this program, SGA members dents about the prevalence of not need appointments. The Library Writing Center is Findings end Forums located on the left side of the Library (first floor) close to speculation the administrative offices. address Look for the big sign:"Writing The Spanish Garden will Assistance Here." reopen soon for limited use now "Please take advantage of that the fieldwork sponsored by politics this opportunity," Writing the St. Augustine Foundation is by conrad rauscher complete. Archaeologists discov­ Center Coordinator Nancy . The Flagler College Forum ered · fragments of American, Gentry said_ "If we have series will bring two well British, · Spanish and Native enough participants, trained known Journalists to· town in American artifacts at the site staff from the Writing Center the next few weeks. Charles when the garden was excavated will serve the library Monday­ Lewis will present "Campaign to determine what types of Thursday, 8-9 p .m ., in the 2000 -·The End is Near" on Oct. structures _might have been future." 9, and Diana Mclellan "The located there in the past and Girls: Sappho Goes to what activities might have taken photo by mike co~ey Enrollment up Gifford Waters, doctoral student at the University of Florida and supervisor Hollywood-Lies and Spies" on The enrollment report as place there. of excavations at the Spanish Garden dig site, shows samples of recovered Nov.6. of Sept. 29 is a total of 1,823 Dr. Kathleen Deagan, distin­ ceramic, pottery and iron artifacts to Laurin Bosse, director of publlc infor­ As Washington bureau chief full-time and part-time stu­ guished research curator at the mation at Flagler College. for Hearst Newspapers, Lewis dents, with 1, 148 returning Florida Museum of Natural Fountain ofYouth site and other ate Scott· Hussey dug 50 post­ has firsthand knowledge of the students and 588 new stu­ History at the University' of locations in St. Augustine, super­ holes around. the property, rang­ 2000 elections. "It will be a his­ dents. Florida, served as the dig's prin- . vised excavations at the site and ing in depth from 35 centimeters toric election. We are at a ·turn­ cipal investigator. Gifford Waters, conducting laboratory analysis to more tl1an 1 meter. "We estab­ ing point in a lot of issues," a doctoral student at UF with of the artifacts. lished a grid of the property par- Set clocks back Lewis said. This election is cru- extensive field experience at the Waters and fellow UF gradu- see DIG SITE, page 16 Reminder to all readers see FORUM, page 4 that daylight savings ends at 2 a.m. Oct. 29. Before bed on the 28th, remember to turn Perimeter wall being restored the clock back one hour. For those who find it hard by nell montague repair will be the "last in a series of projects of to remember when to go­ · The St.Augustine Record on June 11, 1999, hist0ric preservations that began .in 1976," back an hour and when to go carried a report about an 81-year-old man los­ Dillon said. foward an hour,. just think ing control of his Buick, which then "plowed Kenneth Russom, director of business ser­ "spring foward and fall back." through a foot-thick concrete fence at Flagler vices, said Batson Cook Company is coordinat­ College." That "fence" was _Flagler College's ing the construction. The company used an historic perimeter wall, and the damage was at old photo from the college archives to guide the intersection of Cordova Street and them in reconstructing the wall authentically. Cathedral Place. That damage added to the toll "I think one of the nicest features is going age and weather have taken on the entire wall. to be the replacement of the lights," Russom INSIDE- Now it is now being restored. said, referring to the wrought iron lighting fix­ Oplnlon ...... 2 The total cost of the project, $800,000, is tures called light standards. More news ...... 4 being offset by a grant. Mary Jane Dillon, assis­ Donna Webb, director of alumni and col­ Campus Ufe ...... 5 Arts & Entertalnment...... 13 tant to the college's president, said the college lege relations, said the college is raising the Feature ...... 10 i;-eceived a $300,000 grant last year for the pro­ rest of the money needed for the restoration photo by mlchelle Verrill Usten Up ...... 15 Sidewalks have been closed as crews work on ject from the Florida Department of State's through development efforts. Construction is Sports...... 17 the college's perimeter wall restoration. Bureau of Historic Preservation. The wall expected to be done by spring...... ' 2 Gargoyle EDITORIAL October 18, 2000 . . . EDITORIAL& OPINION Everyday heroes make kids' wishes come true by kerri skinner The goal of the Make-A-WISh Foundation is to offer from them in the mail I was touched that 10 years later these children the hope and inspiration to keep on fight­ the Make-A-WISh Foundation still shows concern for my Many of us are at a point in our lives where we are so ing against their illnesses. This organization wants to cre­ well-being. Not a Je2r goes by that the Make-A-Wish involved with school and work, we don't have time to ate an experience for the recipients they will remember Foundation doesn't send me a Christmas and a birthday think about or notice anything else. I admit I am often so forever and that will serve as inspiration in the future. card wishing me happiness and good health. This is a wrapped up in everyday life I forget about some of its The power of a wish is overwhelming. It reinforces pos­ continuous effort for them.. That displays how dedicated more important aspects. itive attitudes among the children, which is extremely this mganizati()(l is to its cause. It shows genuine con­ I received something in the mail not too long ago that important to their fight against their illnesses. cern for those who are in great need. touched me deeply. It was a card from the Make-A-Wish I have seen the positive effects the Make-A-Wish People such as the ones working for . the Make-A­ Foundation. The Make-A-Wish Foundation granted a wish Foundation can have on a child suffering from an illness. Wish Foundation are evayday heroes. They are the peo­ of mine about 10 years ago while I was batt:Jjng child­ While in the hospital receiving chemotherapy treat­ ple who work to bring happiness to other people's lives. hood cancer. My wish was for my very own four-wheel­ ments, I became good friends with another cancer Unfortunately, their efforts often go unnoticed. er. I wanted to be able to ride and race with all the other patient named Megan. Megan's prognosis was not very Fortunately, recogoilion is not their motivation. They kids in the neighbor through the cornfields and woods. good. Her cancer was progn:ssing very rapidly. Megan only want to see the happiness light up someone's face This was a favorite pasttime of mine growing up in was referred to the Make-A-WISh Foundation. The foun­ by whatever act of kindness they have bestowed. It is lildiana. This organization surprised me with my wish on dation asked Megan what her one wish would be. this selfiessoes5 that I admire so much and that inspires my 11th birthday. After my long stays in the hospital, rid­ Megan didn't even hesitate in her reply. Her lifelong me to be a better person_ ing on my four-wheeler helped me feel free. dream was to meet Sally Jesse Raphael, the talk show Throughout our busy days, we often encounter our The Make-A-Wish Foundation is dedicated to granting host. She was Megan's idol because Megan hoped to one own heroes. Whether it is the person who stood up for wishes for children with life-threatening illnesses. It is day become a host like Raph2el. The Make-A-Wish someone else's honor oc the person who simply took the the largest wish-granting organization in the world and Foundation worked its miracle and was able to arrange to time to open the door fur someone who had her haods has granted more than 73,000 wishes to children. The have Megan as a guest on ihe show. I cannot tell you full Heroes do exist. It is my hope that afyer rreadiog wishes are made possible through the support of very how much this experienced brightened Megan's life. I this article, we will all t2ke a minute to thank those peo­ generous donors and more than 18,000 volunteers know it gave her a lot of inspiration. Megan fought a ple who have had an impact on· our lives in some way, throughout the country. hard battle, but in the end cancer took a toll on her body. whether it bas been big oc small. Let them know how The impact this organization has is amazing. Imagine She passed away a couple of months later but not with­ much their actions have me:mt to you and tell them how being able to make a little child's wish come true. out having her lifelong dream fulfilled. much they are apprecmed. Imagine the look on the child's face when he or she is I was deeply touched by Megan's experience and I propose the next time an opportunity arises to help presented with something be only thought possible in mine as well. I was reminded of the Make-A-Wish someone, we, too, I.Ike a minute out of our busy lives to his dreams. Foundation's wondetful effi>rts by the card I received be that everyday hero. "Is the media on steroids?" Do you agree with Jeff or anyone else? 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LOCAL~~~ by lisi armstrong Colonial trash pit discovered- Clinton signed a bill that grants normal 10/2 A trash pit possibly dating as early as trade relations with China. The bill was 1764 was discovered by utility workers approved by the Senate in September and who were installing new water and sewer the House of Representatives in May pipes near Murphy's Pour House on despite intense opposition from labor and Spanish Street. The pit contains clam human rights groups. This legislation shells, bones from oxen and pigs, glass guarantees Chinese goods the same low­

and broken dishes. Carl Halbirt, a local tariff rates in the U.S. market as every ph,to by ralph priddy archeologist, said the pit came from a tav­ other nation. The White House hopes the Heidi Inman gets Involved In the democratic process In the courtyard of the Lightner Museum. ern and probably dates back to the British agreement will bring Beijing into the period of St.Augustine's history. World Trade Organization. Trail of peanuts leads to arrest- 10/3 Two men and one 15-year-old boy ''It is really disappointing" were arrested on charges of burglary and WORLD~~~ by kevin brendle_ theft. The men allegedly threw a brick through the window of a local business Milosevic overthrown-10/8 After I recently witnessed the ignorance and irrationality man can l}old inside himself. and stole two new computer systems val­ 13 years of rule, a large, nonviolent When Pat Buchanan. came to Flagler oti Sept. 25, a couple of "girl" friends of mine ued at $12,000. St. Johns County police protest movement stormed Yugoslavia's decided to go up to the event and protest him. I, being the most ignorant person alive ·said they followed a trail of packaging federal Parliament building, and Serbian when it c_omes to politics, was uninterested in going because I knew nothing about peanuts that were used to store the com­ dictator Slobodan Milosevic was stripped him. After a few minutes of my friends' listing the things he stands for and represents puters to the home of the men. There, from power. Serbian army and police I agreed to go along. · they found the computers as well as other were unwilling to use force against the We arrived five minutes before his speech was to begin to see one man standing items that were stolen from tlie business. protest movement that ended Milosevic's outside holding a protest sign in his hands and flyers under his arm. He stood ready · Ponce de Leon statue defaced- brutal rule. On Friday, Oct. 6, the courts to represent the thoughts and opinions stated on his sign and addressed in the flyers. 10/9 Vandals used a permanent marker to announced that Milosevic's rival, Vojislav Aboµt five feet away from him leaning on a parking meter were two other signs deface the statue of Ponce de Leon that is Kostunica, is_the new leader. Serbia must protesting Buchanan, which obviously this one man could not hold. located at Charlotte Street and Cathedral now decide whether it will.turn Milosevic The two friends I was with decided to take it upon themselves to help this man, Place. On the inscription on the statue, over to the international war crimes tri­ since protesting was the reason we went up to school in the first place. They grabbed someone crossed out the word "discover" bunal, the signs and held them high. The man looked over and smiled and thanked them. I and replaced it with "invader." They also First human tests of AIDS was still just sort of standing around not knowing what to do with myself. I am not added the words "slavery" and "geno­ vaccine-10/9 ·The first vaccine devel­ the type to enjoy controversy, let alone make myself the center of it. cide"to the bottom of the inscription. oped to fight HIV in Africa has been While standing there, a few reporters took their pictures and asked them their approved for testing in humans. The vac­ names. The cutest elderly woman drove up next to the auditorium and gave them cine will target the _"A" strand of HIV · both a higlrfive and said, "I'm with you guys." About this time the event had .obvious­ NATION which is the form most prevalent in ly started because no one was entering the building anymore. I was thinking, Kenya. The origin of the vaccine is based "Ok. .. thank God this is over." Thirty seconds after I had this thought, a very large num­ Female Santa loses case against on studies of Nairobi prostitutes. Of ber of people started exiting the auditorium and surrounding the area where we were Wal-Mart-10/2 A discrimination com­ 2,000 prostitutes studied, 5 percent were standing. Come to find out; someone had called a bomb threat and everyone had to plaint made by a female Santa Claus discovered to have increased T-c~ll pro­ evacuate. I suddenly found myself very nervous for my friends who were holdirig the against Wal-Mart was thrown out by a . duction thus developing a· resistance to signs, but they didn't seem to care. This is when my interesting observations began. state panel. Marcia Brown, who dressed HIY. The vaccine trial will begin in the The signs my friends were holding, which stated that Buchanan was "racist and l:18 Santa for the store in 1995, sought United Kingdom. The South African gov­ exclusionary; suddenly became the center of attention. First a man probably m his $67,000 in lost wages and pain and suf- . ernment says it will use the vaccine if it is sixties walked by one of my girlfriends and said, "One blow and I could put her on fering because the company made the found to be at least 40 percent eff~ctive. the floor." I was thinking to myself, "What the heck just happened?!?" But before I decision to discontinue the practice of · Violence in the Mideast-;--:10/10 could even process that thought, a lady walked by and said, "I want to spit on that hiring female Santas after a customer Since Sept. 28, approximately 90 people s~: . . _ I complained. Wal-Mart officials were have been killed and 2,500 injured during At this point I realized how ridiculous the situation had become. These people afraid that customer complaints about violent protests in the Mideast. Protests were giving dirty looks and saying derogatory statements to these girls because they having a female ~anta would damage the . began woen Ariel Sharon, leader qf the are holding up signs with their view:s on them. What gives people the ~ght to be so chain store's reputation and affect Likud opposition party, visited a shtjne in ru

... .,. ..,. ______-· .. . ~--- - -~ .. ~ ~ ,· J . -~ ;:;._~ ~ ~ - ... - ·J . - ---... ------. ---- . ------4 Gargoyle NEWS October 18, 2000 Flagler students·needed to "jump" into mentoring program by sandi melchionne "JUMP has been a popular program with interview. Tlie agency conducts a back­ tionship that develops between mentee Flagler students in the l?ast since it only ground screening on prospective men­ and mentor," Andrews said, "and most Students at Flagler College are being takes an hour a week and lasts the same tors and provides training to help pre­ mentors find the mentoring relationship given a special invitation to check out length , as the school year," said Teresa pare them for their new role as mentor. to be a lot of fun as well." mentoring through the . JUMP Program Andrews, recruitment coordinator for Big The children in the JUMP program There is a special need for mentors offered by Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Brothers Big Sisters. "We are especially are selected by the school. They are usu­ this year as Big Brothers Big Sisters has Johns County. JUMP Guvenile Mentoring excited this year as the Flagler College ally at-risk children who may need acade­ received a grant that calls for them to Program) matches an adult with a 3rd women's basketball team, as a group, has mic help or extra attention from a caring have 50 new matches in the JUMP pro­ grader from a local elementary school. signed on to participate in the JUMP pro­ adult. Mentoring activities can include gram. Anyone w:l!1ting more information The mentors µien spends one hour per gram." lunch with the student, helping with on JUMP or to apply for the program can week with their mentees at the school Students who participate in the JUMP schoolwork, talking or playing games. contact Andrews or Christina Singleton through the course of a school year. program complete an application and "The main thing is the one-to-one rela- by calling 829-2273. RYLA teaches leadership, professionalism in the workplace by nancy thompson munication and team effort. Other topics Nancy Thompson, Adrienne Knoble and Bethany Parker welcome RYLA participants and make Ninety-one Florida high school stu­ covered stress management, entrepre­ sure registration runs smoothly In the Lewis House lobby. dents experienced four days of intensive neurship and competition, creative prob­ photo by anne guenther leadership training when they took a lem solving and ethical leadership. break from their ·summer vacations to RYLA is designed to bring young peo­ attend the Third Annual Rotary Youth ple from different educational, religious Leadership Awards Conference at Flagler and home environments together to College. work, learn and discuss the problems of RYLA 2000, sponsored by Rotary their generation. It is a positive environ­ Di.strict 6970 and Flagler College, was ment in which they can explore different hetd June 15-18. Rotary Clubs from opportunities, challenges and solutions. throughout the state selected and ·spon­ Several Flagler students played an sored high school students who held active role in RYLA this year. Seniors Liz positions of leadership in their communi­ Shea and Angela Marrazo presented The ties 01 displayed leadership qualities and Road to Success: Professionalism in the potential. The students, representing a Workplace. The workshop was well­ diversity of backgrounds, joined together received by .RYLA participants. Students for four days of fellowship, interactive Tim Cannon,Amy Kautz,Adrienne Knoble workshops and organized social activities and Bethany Parker moved into Lewis designed to increase leadership skills. House for four days to .serve as dorm Many 0f the workshops focused on co.m- counselors and activity leaders.

AWARD, from page one :ind social gathering were held. individuals from a . pool of applications. Get ready for "I haven't personally dealt with sui­ Applications are accepted and reviewed ®§)~\ :ide, but so many teenagers are affected on an on-going basis. the cold by it; the signs need to be publicized," At ·Flagler , Wonder is continuing her Wonder said. involvement in Student Government as A new recipient for the Points of Light the SGA Community Service Committee weather Award 1s selected weekly. A panel selects co-chair. with FORUM, from page one cial because all three sections of the fed- Flagler

Lewis said: "The undecided vote Mclellan began writing a College will kick into place after the nationally-syndicated column in third debate" and could change 1975 called "The Ear," which ran the polls the last few weeks of in the Washington Post, The sweatshirts, the election. Washington Times, Time and Lewis added, "College stu­ Newsweek. She is ·also an award available now dents should be watching to see Charles Lewis winning journalist and how Florida is doing. It used to Washington editor of be safely Republican, and now- it is in Washingtonian magazine. from the play." Mclellan said, "Flagler students trying Lewis graduated from Loyola to think critically about the Presidential bookstore University of Chicago and election would be wisest to fol­ Columbia University Law low their guts. They are less like­ School. He served in the U.S. ly to be bamboozled by political Marine Corps Reserve 1963- gaff. They come with a fresher 1967. Since 1968, Lewis has eye than their seniors." built a successful career in jour­ Mclellan is providing a copy coLLEGEJloo nalism. of her book, The Girls, to the The second Forum speaker, Flagler College library sometime ~~ - . ~~~ Diana Mclellan, will be present- Diana Mclellan this week so it. can be available ing her new book The Girls. for loan. o-v

Mock election set for Nov. 2, one debate to go by eli bortz Thong discussed the core issues her response time and rebuttal which surround the actual time. The two students in their The Campaigns and Elections national campaigns, with the roles of the Democratic and class is now officially organized exception of abortion. Republican candidates address­ into campaign teams . and is "We decided, as a class, that ed each other as Vice President focusing on the upcoming elec­ abortion was more of a moral Gore and Gov. Bush. tions. Nate Lesicka is represent­ rather than a political issue," said "I was very pleased with the ing Democratic candidate Al Victor Ostrowidzki, instructor of way the debates went, and I ani Gore, and Caroline Thong repre­ the class. The second debate pleased with the way the class is sents Republican candidate occurred Thursday, Oct. 12, and going," Ostrowidzki said. George W Bush. Among the first was open to students, as will be Working behind the scenes few official events of the cam­ a third and final debate sched­ and supporting their respective paign on campus have been uled tentatively for Thursday, candidates, the rest of the class debates between the two candi­ Oct. 26. members are divided into cam­ dates and a campu~ survey. These debates are held dur­ paign teams. The teams' duties

Allowing the campus an ing the Campaigns and Elections are to bring the "niock" election photo by Duke Dudgeon opportunity to hear Thong rep­ class time from 9:30 to 10:45 to the campus. The Campaigns and Elections class will hold three debates over the course resent Bush's views and Lesicka a.m. in K-300. The Campaigns and Elections of Its mock election. The class viewed the first debate Oct. 5 in K-3OO. represent Gore's, the Campaigns Thong and Lesicka conduct­ class conducted a survey on (left to right) Nate Leslcka, Linda Crisman and Caroline Thong. and Elections class has already ed the first debate in a similar campus Wednesday, Sept. 27. began at Flagler. The results of said. held two of its series of three manner to the actual presidential "The purpose of this survey was the poll were 43 percent in favor The survey offered the cam­ aebates. The first, Thursday, Oct. debates. Moderator Linda Cris­ to get a feel for how the campus of Gore and 41 · percent in favor paign teams a glimpse into the 5, was not open to the student man directed questions to each felt about the particular candi­ of Bush, remarkably similar to · mind of the student body as a body. In that debate, Lesicka and candidate and allowed him ·or dates before the campaigning the national polls;' Ostrowidzki see Campaign, page 12 Thong represents Republican party

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"It is paramount that we par­ take in the process and fulfill our 4■K• duties as citizens for ourselves 2 and one another," senior Caroline I · I Thong said regarding the impor­ tance of the election process in the politics of the United States. - Thong is the Republican presidential candidate for the photo by Duke Dudgeon/logo courtesy of Democratic Party mock election, which is an ele­ As part of the campaigns and elections course Democratic candidate Nate ment of the Campaigns and Lesicka embraces the opportunity to represent the Democratic Party and Elections course at Flagler. The photo by Duke Dudgeon/ logo courtesy of Republican Party Its agenda, by sharing Al Gore's views at the first debate held on campus. class chose Thong to represent Republlcan candidate Caroline Thong addresses the audience In the first George W Bush's platform in this of three debates. The second debate was held Oct. 12 The third has mock election because of her been s_et tentatively for Thursday, Oct. 26, location to be announced. Democ·rats vote Lesicka input concerning the election Party and its agenda. While by eli bortz and the interest she expressed to with the course's instructor the best vehicle for translating preparing for the debates which the class in the Republican can­ Victor Ostrow.idski over the the ideals of freedom, individual Representing Vice President will be occurring throughout didacy. Thong signed up for the summer to make this idea responsibility, free enterprise, Al Gore to the Flagler College the semester in the Campaigns course because a mock election become a reality. · equal justice and opportunity, community could be seen as an and Elections class, he also found was being considered, and she Thong is drawn to the and national strength into the overwhelming task, having to an opportunity to bring politics saw it as an exciting challenge. Republican party personally. "I successful principles of the gov- represent the man and his ideas to those who may have little She got involved by working · believe the Republican Party is see Republican, page 12 in such a way as to appeal· to interest in the elections. those vot~rs considering him as "People our age tend to get their choice for President of the bored with the elections, and in United States. this class we have the chance to However, Nate Lesicka sees it . get them involved and to make as his .chance to contribute, his the candidates seem a little more • best to the Campaigns and human," Lesicka said. Elections class and their cam­ Lesicka believes the paign exercises. "I saw this as a Democratic Party is designed for good chance to get involved and the college student and repre­ · keep myself invQlved in the sents those who need represen­ class," Lesicka said. tation most. "The Democratic Lesicka was elected the Party_has more to offer, and it is Democratic candidate by the the party for the average per­ C~paigns and Elections class son,? Leslcka said. "Our cam­ ang _embraced the opportunity paign s.trategy on campus to · represent the J?emocr;,itic s_ee D~~~rati,~, page 12 .6 Gargoyle ON CAMPUS October 18, 2000

Students travel abroad Eighteen hundred-if by land, two if by sea Two Flagler College students are cur­ ness center. The shjp offers cabins in dou­ China and Japan. The summer session is rently participating in the fall 2000 voy­ ble or triple occ':lpancy for students. new to the program and begins and ends age of Semester at Sea. Caren Reid and Students participating in the program in Greece. The students travel to Spain Emily Lattimore have already visited Japan can choose from more than 70 courses in Norway, Russia, Belgium, Portugal., 1,taly, and are currently sailing for China. v;uious educational disciplines. All cours­ Egypt and Israel. The fall voyages depart in September es are accredited by the University of The cost for the spring and fall semes­ and return in December. The ship leaves Pittsbur~ and are fully transferable to the· ter programs is $13,750,induding tuition, from Vancouver and the itinerary includes student's home institution. The faculty on room, board and passage fair. The cost for Japan, China, Vietnam, Malaysia, India, board consists of -professors from all over the summer prQgram, scheduled to begin Egypt, Croatia, Turkey, Italy and Morocco. .the United States and abroad and· inte­ June 13 and end Aug. 17, is $8,975. The Semester at Sea takes about 600 stu­ grates the course content with the coun­ cost for all Continuing Education dents from colleges and universities tries on the itinerary. The ship ports in Programs is $1 ,575, double occupancy, throughout_the country and abroad on an some places for 4-6 days, offering the stu­ and $1,875 for single occupancy rooms. around-the-world trip for a full semester. dents structured or independent travel Students can use aiq from their home The Institution for Shipboard opportunities. campus for Semester at Sea along wiijl Educatiqn and the University · of Semester at Sea offers a Continuing additional grants from the program. Pittsburgh administer the . program. Education Program for up to 50 non-stu­ Semester at Sea can. be reached at 1- Caren Reid (left) and Emlly Lattimore wlll Semester at Sea began in 1963 and has dent adults seeking personal or profes­ 800-854-0195, or by e-mail at shipboard~ ­ return to New .Orleans on Dec. 22 after visit­ since had more than 35,000 . students sional development: sas.ise.pitt.edu. Ing 10 different countries. study in 60 other countries. The program offers thre,e voyages per The S.S. Universe Explorer includes year. The spring voyages depart in classrooms, a library, a computer ·1ab, a February and return in May. The ship theater, a student union and two dining leaves from Nassau, Bahamas and the itin­ rooms. It also includes a swimming pool, erary usually includes visits to Cuba, basketball and volleyball courts and a fit- Brazil, South Africa, Kenya, India, Malaysia,

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Why you shouldn't do the ''Freshman Flop'' student attempts 15 credit hours and by megan mccumber earns a C (2 points) in each class, the total Sending a kid off to college is like let­ quality points earned is 30, divided by the ting a dog off its leash. "Freedom at last!" credit hours, and that student's GPA While . parents are at home worrying becomes 2.0. The next semester, if that and praying, their kids are at school cele­ same student t~es 15 hours but earns an brating their new independence. Their A in each class, the total quality points is new life consists of parties, pizza every 60, but the previous 30 is added to the 60, night for dinner, no curfews, parties, mak­ and that total of 90 is divided by the total ing new friends, and more parties. (Oh number of credit hours involved, 30, so yeah, and classes.) Having "fun" obvious­ the GPA becomes 3.0. ly replaces grades on the priority list. But, White said, if one of those grades The reason, according to junior is a D, which earns only 1 quality point Catriona Seville, is, "It was my first year times the number of credit hours for the away from my parents and I only had to course (3), the total quality points drops answer to myself, so I developed a way to 51 for that one semester, or cumula­ more slack attitude about my grades. Now tively to 81, still divided by the total num­ that I'm in my third year and more con­ ber of credit hours earned, 30, so the GPA cerned about my GPA, I take school more becomes 2.7. All those A's were not seriously." Although the freshman year is enough to pull the cumulative GPA up to an essential part of becoming an adult even a 3.0 with that one D. and experiencing college life, it can also Assistant Professor of Communication be detrimental to a student's GPA. Dr.Virgil Moberg said,"Starting with a low So what's the big deal?There are three GPA has a definite psychological effect on years left to fix it. Actually, many students students. It requires them to constantly around campus have found it difficult and be playing catch up. However, starting extremely frustrating to pull their GPA's with a high GPA allows for more leeway up after their freshman year flop. down the road." Junior Connie Kolisnky emphasized, This is true, according to White. "The "Starting off with a bad GPA your first more attempted credits a student has, the year affects your attitude. It makes you smaller the GPA increase," White noted. have a negative outlook toward the The good news is the impact of a bad future." grade later on also is less than it would be New · Dental Offfce.Now Open at Fla11er ~•Ital Senior Luke Dudgeon said, "Starting in the freshman year. 201 HulbPatk.BW, SUle21& St. Auguat(M, FL _ .. off with a bad GPA puts you in a hole The freshman year is somewhat like that's hard to get out of." the first steps to building a house. When (~~:;~;,~~=:) . Why is it so hard to pull up a GPA? building a home, it is extremely important According to Registrar Darwin White, to begin with a strong foundation. If the "There's no way to erase a bad grade foundation is weak, then each added level Intraoral Camera unless a student repeats a course and weighs heavier, making any additional Smile Analysis improves the grade." Otherwise, White mistakes harder to repair. Tooth Whitening said if a student starts off with a GPA If a freshman begins with a strong below 2.0, it's very difficult to increase it. foundation, meaning a high GPA, it will be Veneers & Bonding That's because each student's GPA is a easier to maintain for the rest of the stu­ Crown & Bridge cumulatj.on of attempted credits in grad­ dents' college career. Instead of starting ed courses divided into the quality points off in a hole, a student can start off on top counted for each grade received: A=4, and develop a confident attitude about ( Let us,_. )'Of'~,,. ,,,,,,.~~ afw:acy, ~ ilt) B=3, C=2, D=l, F=0 _and pass/fuil=0. If a his or her future. 8-1. ·0·_ 2-___3 ..---4·5. ·---- .~Dr.Isabel/--&G.OxE11111eUc~jord 10% Discount to all Flagler S~~t!11t.s and Faculty · ·Education major changes by michele liberti to these extra hours, it will soon be required to take philosophy and fine arts Freshman education majors entering for example, art appreciation or introduc­ Flagler College in the fall ·of 2001 will be tion to drama. tackling a few extra hours as a result of "The purpose is to give students a the new changes made in the curriculum. stronger liberal arts back round," Dr. Tom Currently, education majors are required Pace, chairman of the Education to take three semester hours of science; Department, said. starting next September, six additional The state committee, which includes semester hours will be required. Physical, the Florida Department of Education life and earth science along with one asso­ commissioner Tom Galliger, has been dis­ ciated lab are mandatory. Furthermore, cussing this modification for two years. nine hours of math will be required, Pace said, "It will increase the account­ instead of six, and six hours instead of 12 ability and standards for public school will be compulsory for Social Sciences, teachers." He added, "It is a good time to including American history and general get into the education field; the percent­ psychology. For elementary education stu­ age of teachers eligible to retire is high, dents, 12 hours will be n~cessary instead which can result in more job opportuni­ of six in reading and literacy. In addition ties." 8 Gargoyle CAMPUS LIFE October 18, 2000 Sfucle:11t·c ·ove'tnment plans full semester of campus activities·- - · - ~ - . ' 1" ·- • - .,,.. 'r J community service with the Beach by mary le~wey ~ • - · Sweep. SGA President John Krieger, a Beginning with laser tag Friday, Oct. 6, junior, was pleased to report that about 40 the Student Government Association has students put all their effort into filling a begun a semester of providing and is still pickup truck full of garbage collected planing alternatives to .studying. SGA from the beach. Social Chair Michelle Leach, sophomore, The rest of the week included minia­ would like to thank everyone who helped ture golf, a lip-sync contest won by the with and participated in· all the various cheerleading squad and wacky pool relay. SGA events so far, including laser tag. A cookout at Flagler Field on Saturday, One of the largest and most successful Oct. 15, concluded the Spirit Week festivi­ events was Spirit Week. The week kicked ties. off Monday night, Oct. 9, with Hot Shots, Upcoming events in October are Limbo, Free Throws and the Flag Contest. Thinkfast, a trivia style game show where Tuesday's main event turned toward teams must buzz in to answer, to be held Oct. 30 in the dining hall, and Midnight photo by Luke Fiordalls Breakfast on Halloween night. The Big Ragler College Resident Advisors show their stuff during· the Up-Sync contest: (left to right) Screen comes to the West Lawn on Nov. 7 Janice Stoehr, Chrissy Frank, Undsey Welch, Jen Cacciatore; Melissa Dewhurst and Vincent D'Agostlno (movie TBA), and Dec. 1 has been set as the date for the Winter Formal. parade and other "classes." over constitutional revisions presented at Krieger would like to publicize and Kris Dangler, the first chair of the SGA the Oct. 3 meeting, the changes were receive more response toward communi­ Community Service Committee, has other postponed to a future meeting. To aid ty service. Flagler students will play Goal major events planned for this semester. organization in the voting process and Ball at the Florida School for the Deaf and The March of Dimes Walk America will general order of the meeting, Krieger the Blind on Oct. 27 and 28. Goal Ball take place Nov. 4. A talent show is in the appointed Frank Buttaravoli, freshman, as enables hearing- and sight-impaired chil­ works to raise money for Hepatitis A. Parliamentarian. Buttaravoli 's duty will be dren to use their other senses in a sport. Around the holidays, Bean Bags for Babies to keep meetings flowing well in accor­ SGA also is encouraging students to will be sold with the proceeds benefiting dance with Robert's Rules of Order. A volunteer Oct. 25 at a Halloween family children with cancer. major student concern brought to the night sponsored by the St. Johns County SGA meets Tuesday nights at 8 p.m. SGA's attention was the Dining Hall. Food Public library. The Harry-Potter.-themed SGA members approved the proposed Service Director Jerry Kula spoke to the photo by Luke Flonlalis Hogwarts School event will be held at the Drama Club and Philosophy_Club to send SGA and will be working with the group Freshman Usa Manfredi maneuvers her body In many Interesting ways as she competes In National Guard Armory and offer activi­ them on their way to receiving official sta­ to appease student concerns about dining the limbo contest during Spirit Week. ties such as face painting, a costume tus from the school. Due to confusion hours and menu items. ARIEL offers scholarships to· travel abroad N~LLOWE_E_M The Friends of Ariel are offering three ties, and studied abroad in Mexico. She ing why they are to be considered worthy awards, each worth $200, to students who was murdered in NewYork in May of this recipients by Thursday, Nov. 16. 60.S11J~E_ plan to study· abroad in the spring or year. The winners will be selected by alum­ summer 2001. These awards are given in · Students who wish to apply should be ni, and the awards will be given aftet: the RE_MT~L memory of Ryoko Chosa, a Flagler College in good academic standing and support­ ARIEL annual Carol Singing in Spanish (purchase also available) graduate who majored in Spanish/Latin ive of ARIEL activities. They should sub­ around St. Augustine on Dec. 7. Winners American Studies, supported ARIEL activi- mit a letter of around 250 words explain- are asked to be present. 4 Cincinnati Avenue Just off San Marco At ICC meeting GPA Award given Custom Costumes by kevin brendle Created Flagler College President Dr. William Proctor awarded SIFE with the brand new Professional President's Award at the Oct. 2 Inter-Club Council meeting. The award included Theatrical Quality $1,000. The Political Guild also received the President's Award and $500. This is Thirty• Five Years the first year these awards have been pre­ Experience sented, and they will be given every year hereafter. They are awarded to the clubs that ·involve themselves in the-most ser­ HOURS BY APPOINTMENT vice and have the most outstanding GPAs. During . the meeting, Proctor discussed ?c.:_- ?_; -=_-:_-- :-,e -=-- -~- =c.:_-~ s::. _ :::'.-: the importance of a strong club presence on campus. SEAN PATRICK In other business, the Drama and O'CASEY, Symposium/Philosophy clubs went be­ fore the ICC board to request club status. BFA, BS, MFA Both passed unanimously by the board members present. The two clubs were to go next b~fore SGA and the College (904)810•5362 Administrative Council for final approval. ICC meets at 6:30 p .m. every other Monday in P-1, Oct. 30 being the next meeting date. -~ 18, 2000 ON CAMPUS _Gargoyle 9

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by luke fiordalis . TB: Nothing! · servative party in MD: Give me my green Germany. Micltems, fear and the upcoming presi­ card! KG: Smurfs? KG: I would ask Gore . very depressed dential election were the topic of 1his BG: A month's campus survey. Here's what how his spiritual faith group of individuals who affects his policy posi­ express grievance with­ mailroorn supervisor Tary Ba■ IBII. tion. out solutions. junior business major llarc Drees. party where all of BIia GonJez junior English/religion major Kenny BG: What will you do AK: A for me? Man:.,.._ Gay, freshman English major-Bria the Smurfs hang out! Gomez, sophomore 1heatre major Amy AK: I'd ask Nader why AP: They support clean Kaulz and sophomore accounting . he cidn't come to Flagler to debate with water. Buchanan. . major Annie PahMr had to say. · AP: To Bush, "Why woni you fight RU What Scares you the most?. What is your tip for 486r TB: Not being able to surviving mid-term find a package. exams? ' What is the most important issue, to MD: Cross country in current election? coach Dave Williams. TB: Study more as you you, the Getting over with, too much KG: Women. go along, but be ready TB: to spend the time to rhetoric. BG: Bees. The role of the United States AK: Your mom. study enough. IID: with­ Teny Bellnett in the United Nations. Lack of morals. MD: EAT, SLEEP, Amy Kautz AP: KG: Education S~DY, EAT, SLEEP. STUDY. .. Whether or not the candidates are KG: Try not to care. BG: focusing their lives on God and if he is Name a presidential candidate who BG: Procrastinate but doni stress because you were going to anyway. guiding them through it (and it is obvi- is not part of the Republican or Democratic party? Study as much as you can sleep well ous). AK: Education, social Pat Buchanan. the night before. TB: security and abortion. IID: Pat Buchanan. AK: lots of Mountain Dew. Abortion. KG: Ralph Nader. AP: Study, drink lots of Diet Coke! AP: BG: Pat Buchanan. · H you were given the chance What is the Blue AK: Buchanan or to speak to any of the pnsidential Party? Nader. TB: Don't know. AP: Buchanan. Annie Palmer .. candidates, what would you say? KennyGay MD: Color of the con- ~·ur ~ New year for Rotaract Spirit news '· JI Rotaract, Flagler's division of Rotary SPIR.IT, the sign language perfor­ m International, promotes service in St. mance group on campus, meets every ce having Augustine's community. Upcoming pbns Monday and Wednesday 8-1 O p.m. in indude trick-or-treating for canned Kenan Hall. Upcoming performances I!~ Public Relations Club goods, volunteering at the local soup include a free show at 10:·15 a,m. Nov. 4 It's official: there is a now a Public vdifficulty · kitchen, and collecting d~ for the in the auditorium for Parents' Weekend Relations Club at Flagler. Within the next · Betty Griffin House. Meetings are held at and performances at the Florida School semester, the Flagler club hopes to 6 p..lil. on Sundays on the ground floor of for the Deaf and the Blind in November. adjusting receive a national charter that will allow Wiley Ball. For more information.cont2et The dub is also planning a community this club to act as a chapter ofThe Public the president, Amy Kautz BoX# 648, service event for the Children's Hospital Relations Student Society ofAmerica. "We t~e in Jacksonville. are very excited to pioneer a dub that is Blood Drive results nationally known and recognized,• The Flagler College Women's Oub Historical Society news Melissa Leonard said. "'This is an excel­ hosted a blood drive sponsored by the The Historical Society is an organiza­ lent club, and I am happy to know I Introductory cleansing St.Johns County Blood Center on Sept. Z7 tion concerned with the preservation of heiped start it." Tue first meeting of the facial for men and with a table in the breezeway and the history through the disttibution of infor­ Public Relations Club was held Oct. 9. If bloodmobile parked in the Kenan lot. A mation on what is happening in the w orld anyone would like more information, women total of 68 students donated 53 units of of all the historical sciences and academia contact the club's president, Jeanne $45.00 blood, for the best tum out in more than in the local region. Flagler College's chap­ Kiley box# 1710, or attend the next meet­ two years. Another blood drive is sched­ ter is planning on having an informational ing which will be held at 6:,30 p.m., \, ,.# uled for Wednesday, Dec. 6, to provide the booth set up during parents' weekend. Monday Nov. 13, in the communications centerwith enough blood to last through The next meeting will be held at 7 pm building. This club is open to all Flagler Living wit!1l the Christmas season. tonight in the lion's Lair. students. break, Hethcox becomes intemational trustee, first in Rag/er history Jonathon Hethcox. niz.ation's 45 years, and the first for the District. As a testament to Jon's outstand­ a senior at Flagler Florida District in five years. Jon will ing hob as Governor, the Florida District College, was elected serve as a member of the International was named Distinguished District at the international trustee Board and Board counselor to Michigan, convention. of Circle K New Jersey, Eastern Canada and Circle K International is a sponsored International at the Caribbean Districts. program of Kiwanis International com­ 45th Annual Circle K Before Hethcox was elected to the prised of college and university students Convention in San International level of Circle K, he was the who are responsible citizens and leaders Diego, Calif. He was the first intemation- first person from Flagler College to have with a lifelong commitment to communi­ al trustee from Flagler College in the org;1- served as governor from the Florida ty service. 10 Gargoyle ELECTION FEATURE October 18, 2000 11f;he :!' 1;)efflocratiq¥:, Pat=;ty and A/.,l'Gore After spenclihg 16 y~ars in Co.?gress and.. another eight as vice presidJrit, Albert¥ Gore,Jr., is poised to· seize the OP£f-)rtunity of his lifetime.After an aborted run at the ; presidency in 1988, Gore considereg leaving poli­ tics: Now he.finds himself on the threshold &tithe higJiest officein the land. He has esfablished!rlm­ sel[as his own man:stepping outot'the shado"'... of

Joe r~~=~~:- s~n- ri~berrnari;!~onn7 ~ ;'1us runhing mate;was seen :as an atteittpt to distance himself from Clinton. Lieberman . was the first Democrat to speak out publicly against Clintgn's ~ - improper Pfrsonal conduct during his stcbnd term. Even George W Bush's campaign spokesman £9ore zo!o agreed with Gore's selection, callin,g Liebernian "a good man who has agreed with Gov. Bush on ~ eberman many issues." Nevertheless, Gore isn't too proud to jump on Clinton's coat tails to associate himself wit:h tIJe sucsessful aspects of the Clinton agrhinistration. "We now have the biggest surpluses ever - millions of Americans will live better lives for a long time because of the job done .by Bill Clinton," he said. Libertarian Party: .µI order to achieve ~s goal of becoming1>resident, Gore is aiming his agenda at the;; p~ple who will make the differe11ce in the election: the middle class. He is attempting ' to appeal to their chief (:oncerns: taxes and lit:alth cai_-e, Harry Brown Gore proposes $500billion in tax cuts. Ii~ ~opes that by 2002 typical middleclass The resourceful Harry Brown won a second fun;1ilj~s "'..m PllY .:!owe~;l,W<::Ome :~~s ~an a\~\lfY. tim~ .. w,tne last.,~Q years.' ~ a9diti?P;;ii:· consecutive nom- tO: .:Uiltax cut, G<)re proposes io· nj!ilf e colle~{}:l,lition 1:ax deductible and to lll.ake smruf { ination in spite of tj~~esses and family ~s exe~p{,trom esii~ taxes. tjn health care, Gor~ ~ =~ghtingi!: a smear cam­ ' •os: c:~~~~: ; ! ?~t~:~:!1~f£ ,righ,~!~ :~?Eilies~~ heart.otmy agen2lis.~ r9<:Js'!ii. paign against him At the Jacksonville Fairgrounds for the Cheney and Caroline Thong, right, coordinate with And from within the Congressional District. Nast and Thong have b party. Brown, dllng communications and public relations. · who attended The Green Party: Ralph Nader college for only Ralph Nader is making his fourth run at the presidency, his second as a Green Party two weeks, candidate. In 1996 Nader received 685,000 votes while being on the ballot in only 22 acknowledges he The Constit states. is not running to As in '96, Nader accepted the nomination this time when promised he would have win the election. Howard control over virtually every phase of the cam- · He hopes to paign, from funding to advertising. inst.ill Libertarian Formerly the U.S.Taxpayers Party, this J Nader has balanced the Green ticket with his ideals in the minds of voters, so the major parties fering from an identity crisis. It will appea nomination of Wmona LaDuke. LaDuke is the will have to implement some Libertarian princi­ nationwide under as many as five differen1 product of a Native American father and a Jewish ples in their policies. Among these principles is Its nominee is Howard Phillips who l mother. ~he has spent her career fighting the the abolition of income taxes and social security. various other offices as a Republican, a·De national government's violation of Native Brown proposes to end the war on drugs, an Independent until founding this, his m American treaties. which he claims is a strain on the national econo­ 1992. Rather than proposing new ideas, Ph Nader and LaDuke are avidly pro-choice and my as well as prison systems. dedicated to opposing old ones. .have endorsed the Natiopal Organization of Brown's foreign policy recommendations "As President I will oppose and seek Women's platform of equal rights. If elected, the include a withdrawal from the U.N. and other from our country's participation in entang Green party will push the passage of the long-dis­ "one world" organizations . . alliances, treaties or organizations such as puted Equal Rights Amendment. The party also The Libertarian's military policy proposes a U.N., the World Trade Organization and seeks to eliminate discrimination against homo­ worldwide recall of U.S. troops stationed abroad, Bank," he said. sexuals in the work place. Nader proposes a "We need to quit relying on our national He considers Congress handing nation reduction of the U.S.'s nuclear arsenal. He plans to cancel all research on the "Star Wars" offense," he said. tions unconstitutional. Phillips also oppos .defense plan, citing it as expensive and unworkable. After receiving around 486,000 popular votes cation, and funding for the National Endov In spite of a well-developed platform, Nader concedes that he is not running to win in the '96 election, Brown will appear on 49 state essary burdens on the taxpayer. but to make the Green Party viable in future elections. ballots this time, more than Buchanan or Nader. In the '96 election, Phillips and the 1 receiving 185,000 popular votes.

The Grassroots Party: Denny Lane For more information () The Grassroots Party offers up Denny Lane as of Vermont in 1982. Today he d~signs "plasma its candidate for the presidency. light sculptures," otherwise known as lava lamps. www.politics Lane has a diverse political resume beginning The Grassroots Party is dedicated to.... ending in 1964 when he volunteered for Barry the prohibition of Cannabis Hemp. Most of its Flagler College senior Adam Chambers' es: Goldwater's presidential campaign. c;>ther policies hinge on legalization of marijuana, Since 1994 Lane has performed the duties of except for what Lane refers to as "the principles web site. Chambers is an Ellicott City, Md., 1 the Vermont representative of the National of the American Revolution." is on the DeveloP,ment Commi Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. In addition to its pronounced pro-Cannabis To read his essay, vi: Lane's professional career is no less colorful. stand, the party is anti-gwi control and_ pro-. He claims to have introduced Snapple to the state cltoice. www.voterfoundation.con October 18, 2000 ELECTION FEATURE Gargoyle 11

to "swing" voters. ······· graphic by h u gh ward, jr. Bush is certainly of presidential pedi- summaries b y p restoo · l a u terbach gree. :fie has so far been successful in big busiqess and politits. He possesses a cer- • -~. tain R'.eaganesque charisma- and at()µch of i11tletence all hi':"~~n. If the) i!~ction came down to voters choosing with Whom they.would most like to dine, Bush. would win in a landslide. But issues, not image, are what Win a presidential race. ... George W Bush may be running under the GOP banner, but he is not a traoitional conservative. This is most apparent in his plan to cut taxes the most for those who earn-the least amount of money. Under B,ush's .pt:in, six milliori'American famili~ will pay no incoip- taxes aeall. T~ relief will be offered to single p.![ents. Natural Law Party: Bush's eduj::ation7 policy also leans toward those in the most need. He proposes to increase the Federal Pell grant to $5,100, with an additional $1,000 being grarited to John Hagelin · low-income students who excel in math and science. . He also plans to increase federal funding t9 historically black colleges and uni- Dr.John Hagelin, who earned his doctorate in Nersities. -~- ·.. •. ·· ···· "" physics from tb.Jt.0n en~.gfuµ,i:;ntal issu~§;'ijrlsl:i plans,toJ1 Harvard, is run­ {federal :gove~;n{: Bush ha'.§ cJei::tared it ... ning at the helm pefore anyo · ··· .•.... · .. ·· .·. visit Sept. 29, seniors Victoria Nast, left, of the party he <,¢µ-ds for cl, 'er Crenshaw, center, who is running for 4th created. In addi­ een working on the Crenshaw campaign han- tion to maintain­ ...,, ing his own politi­ cal party, Hagelin is the director of ution Party: Mahari s hi University of Man­ The Reform Party:· Pat Buchanan Phillips - agement's Insti­ This party could be called the "Retread Party." After unsuccessfully courting Jesse tute of Science. Ventura, the Reform Party needed a viable candidate. The man they came up with has a >arty is suf­ Perhaps long career in big Washington politics. Pat Buchanan emerged on the national scene as . on ballots Hagelin's most intriguing proposal is for a flat tax Richard Nixon's advisor and ·speechwriter. He even names. of 18 percent of every individual's income. Under -accompanied Nixon to the historical summit in China. 1as run for such a plan, s<>ealled big government would be In his former life as a Republican presidential hope­ nocrat and gradually cut back until 2005 when Hagelin's flat ful, he scored crucial primary victorie~ -in New m party, in tax would drop to 10 percent. Hampshire and elsewhere, though he has never gained llipsseems Aside from taxes, Hagelin's platform address­ the GOP's nomination. For that reason, he cut his life­ es a variety of issues, including death. He propos­ long ties to the Republican party and is starting anew as ivithdrawal es an amendment outlawing capital punishment. the Reform Party leader. ing foreign Hagelin also intends to reduce bigotry The platform is pure Buchanan, He promises to cre­ ~A,the through massive education programs designed to ate a "new tax system where no one benefits unequally." the World develop "moral reasoning." Focusing on the negative impact of illegal immigrants In foreign policy, Hagelin would like to on the American economy, Buchanan proposes to tl authority out to international organiza­ replace military aid to other nations with techni­ "reduce and regulate admission to the United States." . :s "any abortion," federal funding of edu­ cal aid. He believes the U.S. could be of greater In order to "end myths and nonsense" accusing him of racism and sexism, Buchanan ment of the Arts. He sees these as unnec- benefit to the world by sharing its superior agri­ chose Ezola ·Foster, a black woman, as his running_mate. It is noteworthy that James P. cultural and environmental technology rather Hoffit, Jr., rebuffed Buchanan before Foster's selection. Nonetheless, she has become cxpayers Party were on 39 state ballots than imposing its military superiority. somewhat of a media darling. Radio commentator Paul Harvey called her "the only can­ didate with combat experience - she's been a public school teacher." n this year's candidates, visit American ·Party: Don Rogers The candidate of the American Party is Don Rogers. He served as a Republican con­ 1.com/p2000.htm. gressman from California from 1979 to 1997. Rogers .has spoken at Ku Klux Klan and Aryan Nation rallies. In a 1996 legal battle with the IRS, he described himself both as an American by virtue of the 14th Amendment (which ended slavery) and as an alien non­ 1y, "An Intem's View," is posted on the Voter Foundation resident who didn't have to pay income taxes. :sident. He is a member of the Flagler baseball team and Rogers is in favor of tighter immi~tion restrictions and avidly supports "state's :e for the Phi Alpha Delta pre-law fraternity. rights." He is against any form of gun control and is "pro-life without ex~eption." .t the Voter Foundation web site: After gaining 1,900 popular votes in the '96 election, Rogers is not on any state's bal- ,_--.f.l: ~ /voterfoundation/internsview.htm lot in 2000. His 1,900 supporters will have to write him iJito•office.- ''· ,,:' "1' .·

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. . New policy: Prospective graduate.s must apply for permission lemgrew. by catriona seville "It was mayhem," Paula Miller, assistant Seniors who ~ eligible to graduate dean of academic affairs, said. "We'd have this &II. take note! Starting this semester to take large groups of people aside at a Flagler College is reinstating the applica­ time for problems to do with all the other tion for.gnduation requirement. departments, not just ours." Seniors will have to obtain clearance All campus departments agreed the from Procto.r library, the . Registrar, best solution would be to reinstate the AcadcmicAffairs,.Alumni Relations, Career graduation application program. Planning and the Business Office. They Seniors will appreciate completing must also sign a contract that they liave the application ahead of time, instead of completed all the degree requirements rushing around the day before com­ for their major and minor before they will mencement, like former students have be allowed to graduate. had to, sometimes for as little as a 50-Cent

J :.--.:_ The previous application for gradua- library fine, in order to graduate. tion program was suspended following After completing their graduation the 1996-1997 spring semester. Since applications, seniors will be able to grad­ then, in a ceremony of reading out names uate this fall in the school gymnasium, as at graduation rehearsal, some seniors opposed to the auditorium of previous would only find out the day before gradu­ years. The size of this fall's graduating aQOO that they were not going to graduate class - expected to be at 105 - has unless they paid their outstanding library prompted the administration to decide fines or other fees. As the class size. and early on to change the location of the the number of students not completing venue, Miller said. Names of prospective their requirements increased, the prob- graduates are listed to the right. -Two scholarships available Two scholarships ~ available to Flagler able online at allstars. usatoday.com or College students. USA Today is offering . from Carol Skalski at (703)276-5890. The $2,~ to the •nation's best and brighte~ deadline for nomination is Thursday, Nov. ~ students,W and Sun Trust is offering 30. More information about the scholar­ a "sbatt of almost $50,000" for Florida's ship offered by Sun Trust is online at Top College Students. More information www.florida leader.com/soty or by phon- •·'. about the USA Today scholarship is avail- ing (352)373-6907 .

•llePlJBLICAN' from page five -~•she said. Thong has experience that the ·rewant in the long run. will be · - to_~ her in the ensuing campaign.· She great. The experience so far for her has bas previously interned for Florida been mostly positive with many people CAMnAIGN Senator. Cornelius (Connie) Mack in being very encouraging. However, she ·. r"ft , from page five-======- ~ D.C. She also has worked for has not liked the lack of respect certain feel for how much campaigning is neces- and Elections class has been taught, and the Republican National Committee in people have shown by defacing her cam- sary to improve its numbers; Judging Ostrowidzki is learning from the class just Opposition Research and for the majority paign posters. This mock election is part from the survey, both teams have a as the students are. Senate Joint F.conomic Committee. She of a class in which she and the rest of her chance to win the campus mock election, "For everyone, this is a learning expe- has also worked at length with the nation- classmates will be receiving grades and being held Thursday, Nov. 2. rience, and as the class continues, I learn al, youth-oriented organization, Toe have been putting forth a lot of time, In addition to the survey and debates, more about what s~ould change in the Politix Group;where she is serving as the effort and money for materials for the the class also plans to use other tradition- class and what should stay the same," national director of development. Thong campaign. "We would greatly appreciate al methods of campaigning. Ostrowidzki said. "The next time this is presently worldng for Ander Cren- people to be aware of that and refrain "We've already designed posters for class will be offered will be in 2002, as shaw's campaign for the Fourth Congres- from further destruction of our efforts," the Republican candidate, and the posters Congressional races occur. I hope the sional District and is a volunteer with the Thong said. are out around campus. Our intention is response from this Campaigns and Duval Republican Party. For students hoping to get involved in to get the message out visually and reach Elections class, both from the students Thong will be the first person to grad- politics, Tuong urges them to visit the the students," Republican Press Secretary and from the campus, will get students uate from Flagler with a major in political web site forThe Politix Group where they laura St~nham said. "We're trying to excited about politics and create an ·-:;, science. She will also have a major in his- can register to vote and sign up for a free make an unpact." atmosphere where politics is discussed tory and minor in pre-law. On campus monthly DC Job Bulletin. She also This is the first time the Campaigns more often." Thong has shown her interest in politics encourages volunteering for a campaign by being the founder of Flagler's Political or at the local party headquarters. On DEMOCRATIC, trom page five Guild club. Throughout her career at campus, students can get involved by includes getting the word out ~ugh The work involved in representing the Flagler, Thong has been active in Phi attending the Political Guild debates, posters and things like that. We're still Democratic candidate is a large responsi­ Alpha Delta and Circle K, and is a member which cover an entire array of hot issues. developing our strategy, and we're prepar- bility, but Lesicka believes that it is all for of the honorary societies Alpha Chi and However, Thong feels the best way to ing for the election." Just as the national a good cause. "Our first debate was a lot Omicron Delta Kappa. learn about politics is to take the political election is a close race, the opinions of to prepare for, . I wrote my speech by Her goal is simple: Thong wants to science courses offered at Flagler. As for the campus community are equally as myself, and I tried to get the issues out raise awareness of the importance of the what role she wants politics to play in her close. "It will be real close in the elec- clearly. I think I succeeded, and I'm look­ presidential election and politics on future, Thong said, "I believe that citizen­ tions, here. and nationally, but I think we'll ing forward to the rest of the class." The Flagler's campus. Personally, she hopes to ship and politics are crucial to our sur­ win out in the end," Lesicka said. "My mock election on campus is Thursday, attain a greater understanding and insight vival and progress as individuals and as main intention is to let students know Nov. 2, and will determine whether into American politics, particularly in the Americans. I'm not certain as to a future about Al Gore and the Democratic Party, Lesicka was able to win over those who area of campaigns. The campaign has in public service, but I will have a lifelong and hopefully they will see that the party are undecided. Lesicka hopes he can win been an enormous amount of work, but commitment to participating in our represents the interests of the regular per- and will continue working to make sure she justifies her efforts by being certain republic." son." he does. October 18, 2000 A & E Gargoyle 13 .. ENTERTAINM ·. . '. . . ·,~NTr.. .····· .. ·t•• .'.

More laughs than you can Shake-a-speare , . at! Twelfth Night shines on Flagler stage by tara duhaime According to Assistant Left: Heather Hackford, Mike Rodgers and Mike Professor of Drama Andrea Beaman playfully rehearse for a scene In Shakespeare;s Twellth Night. Dot!., thou shudder at mere McCook, the cast would enjoy an mention of a Shakespeare play? audience at thts rehearsal, but Below: Scott Franco and Katie Meehan are ship­ Well fear not, young scholars, seating is limited. Those interest­ wrecked twins Sebastian and Viola. for a comedic romance is in ed should call McCook at 829- photos by kevin brendle store as the Flagler College 6481, ext. 217, to reserve a seat. Theatre Arts Department pre­ McCook, who is directing sents Twelfth Night. Twelfth Night, said· this produc­ The play opens at 8 p .m. tion will be much different from Friday, Nov. 3. Evening perfor­ other Shakespeare plays. mances continue Nov. 4, 10 and Traditional costuming for the 11 . A matinee is 2 p .m . Sunday, show is taken from the Nov. 5, and an interpreter will be Elizabethan period, but this par­ and talented group of freshman" been working available on this date to accom­ ticular show will instead reflect with veteran actors has "eased hard to memo­ modate the hearing impaired. the Napoleonic Era to create a the transition between semes­ rize her lines but Tickets may be obtained by more romantic atmosphere. ters.for the group," McCook said. keeps . every­ calling the box office during the Another difference from "They all seem very excited and thing in perspec­ week of Monday, Oct. 30. They other Flagler mainstage produc­ have learned a lot from one tive by treating may also be purchased at the tions is the composition of the another," she said. the show as a learning experi­ anxious to hear what's going to door, half an hour before each cast has changed. McCook said The nervous excitement of ence. happen next." show begins. that the audience will be performing in front of a live audi­ "It will be different from Heather Hackford, a senior~ A free dress rehearsal perfor­ exposed to many fresh faces ence has been mounting quickly other Shakespeare plays because who portrays the character mance is available to Flagler fac­ with leading roles that have pre­ for freshman Cassie Jones, who it has an upbeat feel," Jones said. Maria, said she too has been•· ::­ ulty, staff and students with ID viously been given to upperclass­ plays Feste the down. Hopeful "Everyone should come and see working extremely hard, but it's cards at 8 p .m.Thursday,Nov. 2. men. The melding of this "large to meet the expectations of the play because the plot is light­ worth all the effort. "I lovtr to".'act- other cast members, Jones has hearted and should keep you , see PLAY, page°i({ Film society sponsors Flagler TV studio goes WFCF radio contest to the digital horizon by dave 'di lullo announcement. The winner by heidi muller ever, all the editing work is done of the contest will have the with one machine. The St.Augustine-based silent choice of being the guest dj As time goes on, technology The most obvious result of film, Florida Enchantment, star­ for a specified show or the brings m. more and more oppor­ the transition to digital is a bet­ ring Edith Storey, will be the cen­ opportunity of picking five tunities to make everything we ter-quality finished-product that ter of attention for the St. CDs _from a grab bag that photo from --.auglilm.com do just a little bit easier. requires less time and costs far Augustine Film Society celebra­ will be provided by Dan McCook "Rim! Fun! Rappers!" The Rim The year 2000 marks the less than the old analog product. tion and a contest for Flagler and the staff ofWFCE Society of St. Augustine presents beginning of Flagler's transition "We're giving them the College students. The deadline to enter the Rorida Enchantment on Saturday, from analog to digital in the opportunity to make something Nov. 4. It'll be the cat's meow! The . Film Society of St. contest is Wednesday, Oct. 25. world of television production. real," television production Augustine is sponsoring. a con­ The Florida Enchantment The non-linear editing suite instructor James Gilmore said. "I test for the Flagler student who event takes place Saturday, Nov. and dancing until midnight. The of the communication building want to make sure none of my can create the most intriguing 4. It will be filled with "film, fun, live music will include guitarist is the home to a brand new way students are afraid of technolo­ radio announcement for the Film and flappers" as the stars from John Richards and pianist Jerry of creating professional audio gy." Society show. Jim Chastain, the golden age of silent film will Brody along with other musi­ and video, and some students are Students in Gilmore's founder of the Film Society, met enter gloriously in vintage cars cians. gaining valuable experience _in Advanced Television Production with Dr. Traci Halcomb and Jim and garb that captures the time Tickets are available over the their prospective fields with this course are required to complete Gilmore, two faculty from the period between 1910-1920, phone for $50. Tickets can be equipment. a video project of their choice. Flagler College communication according to the society's flier. obtained by calling 823-9969 or COM 317 and COM 417 stu­ They are free to use either the department, to discuss the The evening will consist of visit www.augfilm.com for more dents are the first at Flagler to old or new equipment outside details of the 30-second radio an auction, contests, food, drinks information. work with the two new digital class by checking it out cameras and two new Macintosh overnight. G-4 workstations. Once a video "They're in there on their Woodstock performer to sing·at Armory concert is produced using the digital own time playing with the camera, it can be viewed and equipment and figuring it out," by clare coggins The '60s folk singer, Melanie, Friday, Nov. 3. Tickets are on sale who performed at Woodstock 28 at Insanities and Woodstock. edited with the G4. Before the Gilmore said. "They've ha~ more Ever been to Woodstock? years ago and also received an Tickets cost $18 before Nov. 3 editing suite went digital, editing time to experiment with it than I Well, now you can, and you Emmy Award, will put on a con­ and $22 the day of the show. required several pieces of equip­ have." won't have to make the 1500- ceq at the Armory in St. Melanie will sign autographs ment, making it a long and time­ Some projects include a doc­ mile trip north to New York. Augustine, 190 San Marco Ave., after the show. consuming process. Now, how- see TV, page 16 14 Gargoyle A&E October 18, 2000 Santas publishes film Carrera Gallery hosts aesthetics textbook by gina petrone

guest artist O'Mara English Department Chair Dr. Constantine Santas has recently finished by kelly holleran into the artists' mixed media style, which art instructor his textbook Responding to Film. He has Flagler's Art Department will host a Maureen O'Neill describes as been working on this book for the past mixed-media exhibition presented by -graphic design language fused five years, and a major part of his work Sharyn O'Mara from the Tyler School of with fine art work. was done during his summers at the Art in Philadelphia. The exhibit features O'Mara is chair of the University of California at Irvine. "This three working artists/teachers' work and Foundation Department at the book attracted several publishers," he O'Mara's work. Tyler School ofArt. She earned said. "However, it was ultimately picked "My work as an artist derives from my her master of fine arts ll\ graph­ up by Burnham Inc. Publishers out of passion for language and text," O'Mara ic design at the Rhode Island Chicago and is due out in the beginning said. "In my current mixed-media work, I School of Art. It was there of next year." r --..c question the connection between land where O'Hara met Flagler's The textbook will be used in film and language, nature and structure, and O'Neill. O'Neill and O'Mara classes all over the United States as well as syntax and semantics." have developed a friendship since their in the film courses offered by Flagler O'Mara gave a lecture about the exhib­ college days, and O'Neill asked O'Mara if College. The book mainly deals with it, titled An Installation, on Thursday, Oct. she would like to host an exhibit at media aesthetics. 12. The lecture was followed by a recep­ Flagler this semester. Santas recently published an article tion from 5:30 p .m. to 7:30 p.m. in the The exhibit runs through Nov. 10. The online as well. "Concepts of Suicide in Carrera Gallery. Students were urged to gallery, at 9 Carrera St., is open 9 a.m. to 5 Kiarostami's Taste of Cherry" was pub­ come hear the lecture. It offered insight _p.m. weekdays. lished on the Internet this past September. This article appears in Senses of Cinema, an online film journal. It deals Art instructor's paintings on exhibit with Iranian movies, which are a very Assistant Director of Art and Coordinator of Carrera Gallery Maureen O'Neill will strong form of art in movie making. be exhibiting some of her artwork at the Florida School of the Arts from Wednesday, Santas uses this article as a refe_rence in Oct. 18, until Wednesday, Nov. 22. O'Neill is displaying architectural abstracts that are his classes when dealing with film litera­ a continuation of a series of her works. ture. It is also on reserve at the Proctor photos by atephm,le herbert The opening l'"(ception is 7 p .m. this evening, Oct. 18. The Florida School of the Library for student and faculty viewing. Arts is located at 5001 St.JohnsAve. in Palatka. Top: Sharyn O'Mara's untltled art. In between his busy schedule of teaching classes and getting his works Bottom: Maureen O'Neill and O'Mara at O'Mara's exhibit. O'Nelll's artwork Is current­ published, Santas is in the process of start­ ly featured at the Florida School of the Arts In ing-another book. It will deal with film ~U.pcoming music lectures Palatka. language. free to Flagler colTlmunity by nancy thompson

The EMMA Concert Association will keep busy this month with a series of music appreciation lectures, presented in part with Flagler College . On Wednesday, Oct. 25,Anthony Fast, producer, conductor and co-founder of St. Augustine's newly-formed First Coast Opera, will discuss "Choices and Decisions: What Exactly is the Symphony Orchestra Conductor Doing?" Sh.ot',ping Center) Fast's lectures will include numerous 824-4130 examples of choices and decisions con­ ductors make in evolving their interpreta­ Hammerstein: The Words -Behind the . ,, tions of musical masterworks. The talk Music." She is a professor of voice and will begin with a short history of the art musical theater at Florida School of the ·•1t6'I ..,. pf conducting. Arts at St. Johns River Community 6 - Fast can be heard on WFCF as the host College. Walters has performed many 1r6fl't · of the "Treasures from Captain Classics' leading operatic roles and has been a Collection" program. He conducted vari­ soloist for Mendelsohnn's "Elijah" with the r ------, r------, ous orchestras and choruses during the Orlando Singers and for Rutter's SOcents - : Waffle Con8": many years he lived and worked as an "Magnificat" with the St. Augustine 0 ff : (Yogurt or ice Cream) educator in New York's Hudson Valley. Community Chorus. any menu item : only $ I 5 9 Scott Watkins, a well-known concert All lectures take place from 10 to over $2.00 1 • Please present this coupon before I pianist, lecturer, chamber musician and 11 :30 a.m. in the Flagler Room. Admission ordering. Offer good only at partici- I Please present this coupon before ordenng. Offer pating TCBY Treats stores. Not good I good only at participating TCBY Treats stores. member of the Jacksonville Symphony is free to all Flagler College students. in conjunction' with any other promo- : ~ot good m con1uncuon with any other promo- tionaal offer. Expires 11/ I 5100 bonaal offer. 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...... 16 Gargoyle A&E October 18, 2000 DIG SITE, from page 1 -allel to St. George Street and dug test owned either by Hassett- or William holes every two and a half meters," he McKenny. A U.S. coastal survey map from Everyone'~ y~d r:',Jriend said. From the postholes, the archaeolo­ the winter of 185~1860 shows no struc­ · --·--···· · ·---- ... · · .,....·· -·····•·- ••·-•· ·•·•··..... ·~·------gists extracted pottery, ceramic and nail ture pn the lot, but Sanborn Fire fragments ,from various periods and cul­ Insurance company maps reveal a struc­ urµike that· guy ffom the ~TV series Dead at 21, I just tures, as well as bricks from a structure ture occupied the lot beginning in 1904. turiie,9121] Now,society'and movie,~ absolutely demand that built on the site in 1904. "It was a two-story building and all 21yeai;-0ld guys go on som~w,ac:ky adventure, most often Local historian Susan Parker said the appears to have been first used as a liquor to Tijuan1; with a bunch of row<;ty. best friends in tow. Not lot, located at the corner of Hypolita and store or saloon, and later as a hotel or bed only will this make for a hilapous 'Veekend, but a female St. George streets, had been the site of a and breakfast, and a bakery. The building Casanova will teach a little lif~ lesson along the way (with small_shrine or chapel owned o;- operated was probably destroyed in the 1950s or interesting results). If ninjas, gangsters or pirates get by a religious confraternity, a group of lay­ '60s," Waters said. involved, so much the better. The whole concept is beautiful, really. men affiliated with a church. "Think of a The pottery and ceramic fragments, Only one thing could keep me away from the glimmering south-0f-the-border­ group similar to the Knights of nails and other items recovered from the b,~auty that is Tijuana. Of course, I'm talking about Joan Jett starring in the revival Columbus," she said. "We think the struc­ site have been taken to the Florida __ of The Rocky Horror Show. . ture may have been destroyed by the Museum of Natural History for analysis, 2 ··· All my life, I've imagin<:d .pus glorious sci-fl rock m~ical returning to an ac~al British in 1702,. when people fled to the and a report will be written about the Broadway theatre. But, gikeµ' a logic-loving mind, I couldn't even allow myselt'to safety of the fort during the British siege findings, but initial reports indicate the daydream about being ari apdittice member. New York has always been just too far of St.Augustine. findings at the site are not significant. away for a Florida native like myself. "Another document from the 1730s The research was conducted under I actually did visit. New York when I was six, butl was too young to remember refers to the site as 'the ruined or the auspices of the Historic St. Augustine anything about anything;sfjllst remember a restaurantthat served milkshakes and. destroyed holy place of San Patricio;" she Research Institute, a partnership between my mom said shefi let me prder qne next time. Ye,a1}, right, Ma,.thanks a lot. That said. The lot was apparently still vacant Flagler College and the University of trip w,as also the last time l boanied a plane or left f\orida. when the Spanish left in 1760. - The Florida. The lnstitute's mission is to · I've decid.ed to change all,J:hat, When a rogue ticl.cet foun<:! its way to Ebay ahd Puente map of 1764 also shows no struc­ encourage, coordinate and disseminate · I learned the show opep.s'tbis ~µday, I .knew destiny }).ad spoken. I could spend the ture on the property. active academic research related to the .P;.st ofthis month sitt¼e~~(tili,nking, "Gee, I bet ~t ~j i re~ neat-0 s~ow:;.?f!y Parker said that end of St. George history, archaeology and historical archi­ f ?~d get off my duff~~ .•~ ~fuallydo the Tune w~.eg~ ; I > . ·•· •. \> "· \ . : Street had been referred to as San tecture of St.Augustine. ;,· j think of the son,g oy C~b,; ,who· said, "Everyon~;~ yotil:frierid.iti New;york <::Jty, Patricio, or St. Patrick Street, in the early F?ur hundred and thirty-five years old, ' and everything looks beatltifµlwhen you're young and _pfhty. Toe streets are paved .. 1700s, and it was not uncommon for dif­ St.Augustine existed 235 years under the \vith ,diamonds( and tfi~'s just so much to see'." You'd better believe it. ferent sections of a single street to carry Spanish flag, 21 years under the British . Tickets are purchaseci: ·Hot:e1 rooms are reserved. ·· 1 bav'e a packet of confetti to different names. By the time the Spanish flag, and 179 years under the American throw during the weddpg ~fene and a fourth row seat.;. returned, the confraternities weren't as flag. The garden began in 1965 and for­ And even if the rest:aunint is swarming with apes and/or ghosts (or ghostly common in Spanish life, and the shrine mally opened in 1967. Now that the dig is apes!), I'm gonna order th:i.t milkshake. · was not rebuilt. over, the Foundation has plans to re-estab­ Deagan agreed it is very difficult to lish a garden on the. site but make it - :!r pinpoint' who, or what, occupied the site secµred; however, arrangements for its use at a given time. "Part of the issue is maps by civic groups may be possible. PLAY, from page 13 are often wrong or incomplete. Maps out the Shakespeare poetry and brihg it to now is going to be a lot of physical come­ were done at very irregular times, every · life .. .it's so much better than just reading dy that [the audience] will be able to 20 or 40 years or so, and if something was­ it." Hackford said this is a "'must-see' for understand," Hackford said. "I think it's n't there when the map was made, we avid theatergoers, and those who aren't going to be really funny." wouldn't know about it," she said. Rainbow need to experience Shakespeare. What _ Thou hath been told the place and "One thing that has never been stud­ better time to start than now?" time. Now go off and hear a different ied is a community vacant lot. We might "People usually think of Shakespeare rhyme. You needn't vast intellect or be find some significant trash deposits which Travel as boring poetry that they aren't going to bold. Purchase tickets, and watch the plot may give us insight into colonial life. But get, but the way it's being directed right unfold. best cif all, with this excavation we'll be able to learn about a portion of St. Augustine we know nothing about ," she said. from page 13 ======TV, Waters said the Roque map of 1788 Welcome umentary on the city's drainage problem, Deaf and the Blind. shows no structure on the property but a historical profile of a local bed & bre_ak­ Gilmore ordered the new digital does reveal a two-story house on the lot fast, and a documentary of the life of a equipment in July, ~d it arrived just in immediately to the north owned by Back! blind person at the Florida School for the time for the start of the fall semester. Thomas Hassett. The garden area was Stop by to Jewelry Gifts, make y_our Angels and holiday other - . pretty reservations things now It is our intent that after a visit with us, your heart will be lighter, your ideas a Located across the street bit brighter, and your smile a lot wider. from Flagler College . 64 Hypolit~ Street .;: ~ . ; St. Augustine . 829-5617; J., (904) 829-5220 4 Granad; St~i October 18, 2000 SPORTS Gargoyle 1. 7--

.,,p_ _,,,, - PORT !illflWML&.«K4U Spqrts Skate park_receives money from county RCaletadar, b y kell y holleran and other local sponsors also Exiled skaters and skate­ have contributed in this project. +Women's Volleyball boarders! Your quest for a skate­ "Skateboarding has been friendly home is nearing an end. increasingly popular over the :0.sat. 10/21,'We~r Coll~ge ;)A V''"+ ·awayi11·• p,11J.· "Team P:lin" has been awarded a past 25 years," Payne said. St. ;.~sat; 10;21·FJorida College contract to design and build a Johns County recognized the ;; t' . away 1 p.m. skate park at Treaty Park off State need for this park years ago. "Bo ·" ;.fues. 10/24 Eriibiy~Rlddle U. Road 207 in St. Augustine. Tim Strange is the man responsible " away 7p.m. Payne, the head ofTeam P:lin, and for starting this movement here

18 Ga~goyle SPOR,_TS October 18, 2000

;& -,Ji , ~. l ./ - Cross country team. hits full stride for nationals by louis tamburro III strength. Challenge two is to beat the Flagler's cross country team compet­ other A or B team he has assigned. ed in the University of Florida invitational Whichever team wins the second chal­ last week, Sept. 30, and proved they were lenge gets the prize. For the Sept. 30 race, there to run. the winning team got to sleep in on The number one runner for the Monday and have practice off. women's team, senior Ashley Garmon, ran Williams' method seems to be work­ a 21 :16 at the 5,000 met~r mark. This is ing, considering how well the runners did 30 seconds better than her time last week at the Oct. 7 Walt Disney Cross Country . .t the Jacksonville Track Invitational. Classic. Garmon led the women's team Members of the men's team pose trlumphantly after a meet. Following not far behind, freshman with a 19:38, not quite reaching her goal Meridith Ledoux ran a 21:20 and senior of 19:30. This is the 10th best individual photos by luke fiordalls Lindsey Hummer had a 21 :44. time at Flagler College. Her success in this The women's team goofs off for the lens. On the men's team, freshman Luke race · also qualified Garmon for Scholar Fiordalis led the Flagler pack with a time Athlete. Ledoux also qualified for Scholar of 28:41 at the 8,000 meter marJ<:, and Athlete with a time of 20:06. shortly following, freshman Justin Beard The men improved their times as well, ran a time of 29:54. . with Fiordalis again in front with a time of "Our women are dominating this 27:48. Beard was next in line with a time year," coach Dave Williams said. "Since of 28:54.According to Williams, the men's 1992 they have only lost their conference team has already beat its time goal for the twice, and only lost to a conference team year. "This year our cross country team once in five years." Williams also said the has not only surprised me, but they have men's team is the strongest since 1992. ~so surprised themselves and the other The runners' performances this year have competing teams,~Williams said. already beat last year's best team total On Oct 13, the men and women ran time of 2:32:53 with 2:27:06 this year. in the Florida Intercollegiate Champion­ Williams likes to give his athletes a lit­ ship, with the women placi.rig 10th and tle incentive each week to motivate them. the men placing 15th. First he takes his .20 mnners and divides With Webber College defending last - 'n}em into two groups according to gen­ year's men's conference title, Flagler's der, leaving his team with 10 men and 10 cross country team is still not going to women runners. He then breaks these take it easy. The Saints have had a taste of two groups down even further. He creates the title before, and they want it back. "We a team A and B for each group. He splits will focus on mileage and intensity. The the teams up according to each runner's only way to get there is hard work, perse­ times and balances them out so each team verance and dedication,"Williams said. · is equal in speed. By the end of this season, Williams He then gives each team two chal­ wants the women's team, like last year, to lenges. Challenge one is to beat all other finish in the top 25 nationally. For the competing schools using half their men's team, his goal is to beat Webber. 1978 basketball champs seek banner· for the gym by megan mccumber a fund-raising event to raise enough money to have a banner.made in honor of Perhaps while making future goals for the 1975 and 1978 women's basketball her owri team, Chanita Olds, Flagler's teams. The event will take place Jan. 20 in· _women's basketball coach, discovered a· ,....~ .the Flagler gymnasium. p ast accomplishment that has gone Two Basketball games will be held in ·coMPUTER unrecognized. which Flagler men and women players Flagler women's 1975 and 1978 bas­ from 1975 up to 2000 will participate. ketball teams won the state champi­ The women's game will start at 5 p.m. and .DOCTOR.S onship for Flagler College. Many believe the men's game at 7 p.m. Compu'ter Diseoun't Center this is an important event in Flagler's The Alumni Association also is tenta­ sport's past that should be commemorat­ tively planning to have a gathering for • On Site Service 8 Upgrades ed. alumni and current players in front of the • Network Installation a Support "These teams have paved the way for gym before the games .begin. "We are • New State of the Art Systems our players," Olds said. pleased to be helping Chanita with the Sherri Anthony, now the coach for banner raising that gives recognition to • Fast, Professional Servi~e Nease high. school's women's basketball the teams that won the championship," • Hardware / Software Installations team, was a one of Flaglers 1978 champi- said Donna Webb, director of alumni and • Complete Business Solutions ons. She has also discussed how nice it college relations. ~ould be if Flagler could acknowledge "Along with the Alumni Association's . Phone: (904) 82)-9669 Far. (904} 88'9677 emam [email protected] - ~~rand he~ team'~, along with the 1975 .. help. and the help of past, and present , team, state champfonship victories. · players, this will be a sucessful and enjoy- . •260 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd. 1 · The Alumni Associa,tion is sponsoring able fundraiser,"Webb said. 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Men's soccer_turns up the heat b y tom fiore The Flagler Saints men's soccer team dropped to a record of ~ after suffering three straight losses. On Tuesday, Sept. 26, the Saints fell to conference rival Embry­ Best Bagels ia Town Riddle. The Eagles jumped out to an earj.y lead by scoring twice in the first half, to Schm~el5 Welcomes Back give them a: two-goal advantage going ~1agler Students into halftime. Jn the se.:ond half, Flagler began to get some scoring opportunities but could not strike for a goal, and the Eagles left the field with a 2-0 road victo­ Half Price Mondays ry. After the game, coach John Lynch said, ~/2 price on any bagel· "It was a very intense game, but they wanted the victory more than we did." with cream cheese On Friday, Sept. 29, Flagler traveied to Rol.liJ;is College. The Saints had a few injuries carrying over from the Embry­ photo by amanda pardee Historic Downtown Location . Riddle loss and could not pull out a tough road victory. For the second straight Daniel Obradovlc steeis the soccer ball the 69 Hypolita St. game the Saints were held scoreless, 2-0. right way during match play. The next day, Flagler hosted Nova offensive attack. Daniel Obradovic led (Across from Scarlett O'Hara's) Southeastern. An early goal in the first the Saints' scoring massacre by getting a half by Nova was ill it needed to defeat hat trick, and Flagler was victorious 7-4. 824-4444 Flagler 0-1 . The Saints had their share of "It was. a game in which there were a lot opportunities to score, but they failed to of mistakes, but we escaped with a victo­ r- - ,r------,r------,r------Tossed Salad 11Bagel Sandwich 11 Roast Beef , put a goal on the scoreboard. ry," Lynch said. rap 11 II • wlw FREE (Green Peppers, : : Bacon, Egg, & : : Sandwich On Wednesday, Oct. 4, the Saints The Saints followed up their breakout looked to end their three-game slide by Iced Tea or Tomatoes, Sprouts) : : Cheese l l w/ FREE victory with another convincing win over defeating Warner Southern. The Saints Lemonade w/ FREE l l with Fresh OJ : l Fountain Drink, Webber College on Oct. 15. Tom · Fountain Drink, l l l l Lemonade, trailed early but rallied 'to tie the game at . Cuttiford led Flagler's charge with three 3 going into the half. In the second half, also Le' goals and an ~- Obradovic ad

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Comp;tiijo.p. of theii-,.. : •. ;ft .fei• J shift the foe '~~~ls'.; who are co reporters could alw -~~ ~~~ lining ~gler women looking for a winning streak b y k a t i e b r O w n ond shutout of the year. Frank's play and the scoring onslaught made this game a canidi­ The Flagler College women's soccer date for the best performance of the season. team is not easy to miss. They have no prob­ The Lady Saints then suffered defeat at lem understanding that together everyone the hands of the Embry-Riddle women on achieves more. The cohesion of the team Oct. 10. has been tried at times as the Lady Saints . On Fri: Oct. 13, the women suffered a attempted to fight off injuries. Currently, the heartbreaking overtime loss to St. Thomas women's team is 2-8, 2-4 within the Florida University at home. The score was knotted Sun Conference. That record seems a little­ at 1-1 when the final whistle blew, but the discouraging, but the girls are starting · to overtime period was not forgiving for the turn things around. women's team. ,.. - Hey Ladies ..... • They had a big victory against confer­ Melissa Compton, .a freshman on the ence rival Warner Southern on Wednesday, team, said, "We started out pretty rough but G\J&ry\g_~~,~ Oct. 4, winning 6-0. Amanda Smith scored are steadily improving. We have lost a few three goals, while Tonya Grande, Lynned players to injuries, but the team members North Florida's One and Only ALL GIRL'S SURF SHOP Perez and Amy Robison each contributed stepping up are doing well." Areal surfshop specializing bi surf gear and clothing for women one goal. _ "The team gets along and that's very This game marked Chrissy Frank's sec- important," freshman Candace Pleat said. Trusted 24 hour Surf Report: (904) 471-1122

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