By Joshua Santos | gargoyle@flagler.edu
During a recent dig, St Augustine City Archeologist, Carl Halbirt, found three old wells buried underneath the future site of Flagler College’s new communications building Pollard Hall.
Two Flagler College Gargoyle editors and an Advanced Reporting class student won national awards in the Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence competition, including a first place finish for opinion writing. This marks the first time a Flagler student has earned a national SPJ award.
Phil Grech was named national winner for Online Opinion and Commentary in the small school division. Sarah Williamson is a national finalist in Feature Photography. Lauren Ely’s piece from Flagler College Associate Professor Communication Helena Sarkio’s Advanced Reporting class is a national finalist in Online Feature Reporting. All three pieces were published in The Gargoyle, Flagler’s online-only student newspaper.
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By Hannah Bleau | gargoyle@flagler.edu
In the midst of a bleak economy, Americans have still turned to gourmet cupcakes as the new, affordable luxury item. Gourmet cupcake shops are prospering.
Small businesses have been struggling the past five years. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 200,000 small businesses have gone under between 2008 and 2010. The same cannot be said for the cupcake industry. Market research center NPD found that approximately 669.4 million cupcakes were sold October 2010 to October 2011 – in the midst of the economic crisis.
An interview with William (Mayhem) Macrae, St. Augustine’s pirate magician.
Tiffanie Reynolds, a Flagler College communication major and graduating senior, was named the Grand Award winner of the third edition of Anthology, a print publication produced by the college’s online newspaper, The Gargoyle.
Reynolds’ piece, “Vets Find Strength in Numbers at College,” looked at war veterans returning to the classroom after serving overseas in combat zones.
By Joshua Santos | gargoyle@flagler.edu
During the Flagler College Gargoyle trip to the New York City National College Media Convention, Joshua Santos rented a bike and strapped on a GoPro for a ride through city.
By Ashley Blanco | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Start your Saturday mornings with a trip to the Old City Farmer’s Market which takes place rain or shine, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m at the St Augustine Amphitheater located just over the bridge of lions on A1A South. St. Augustine’s Amphitheater puts on a farmers market with fresh produce, beverages, drinks, and hand made specialties all from local vendors. Admission is free.
By Justin Katz | gargoyle@flagler.edu
The 2012-2013 school year is quickly coming to a close, but the new Student Government Association (SGA) Executive Board is already planning for next year. While their plans have not formally been reviewed by the Office of Student Services, new board members are hopeful to make an impact.
By Elizabeth Thabault| gargoyle@flagler.edu
The Wednesday Market on the beach may be one of St. Augustine’s best kept secrets. Every Wednesday, 60 to 80 vendors participate in this farmers market from 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. A variety of products can be found within, spanning from fresh, local produce, to unique art and hand-crafted jewelry.
By Diana Eales | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Though classified as a comedy, Admission did more than just give my abs a work out. It also made a lump in my throat appear and some serious sympathy surface.
By Chelsea Walsh | gargoyle@flagler.edu
On March 29, Stick Figure and Tribal Seeds played at the Freebird Live. Stick Figure began in Duxbury, MA., and blends classic reggae rifts and club-like dub beats. The band is currently touring with Tribal Seeds washing up along the shores of Hawaiian islands end come April 18, 2013.
By Jonathan Persson | gargoyle@flagler.edu
It is the beginning of a new area.
In 2020, the sport of wrestling will no longer be part of the Olympics. A decision made by the International Olympic Committee, they state that there is nothing wrong
By Danielle Ruckert | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Daily routine: wake up, brushteeth, pour cereal, check emails, check Facebook, check LinkedIn, get job offer? This is what happened to Ryan Chenney, 2012 Flagler College graduate, with a request for his resume and salary bid.
By Kelcee Mader | gargoyle@flagler.edu
A night of drinking can change a life forever. Not only can drinking and driving effect the intoxicated driver, but it can also effect the passengers of the vehicle as well as innocent bystanders and the families of the injured.
By Ashley Goodman | gargoyle@flagler.edu On April 13-14, the first annual Tortuga Music Festival will not only bring country acts such as Jake Owen, The Avett Brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd, but will teach the importance of ocean conservation as well.
By Madison Ciklin | gargoyle@flagler.edu
The Florida National Guard, headquartered in St. Augustine, will be seeing some changes after sequestration furloughs, but still seeks to improve operations even with the upcoming cuts.
By Latesha Johnson | gargoyle@flagler.edu
As they approach the mid-point of their season, the Flagler College softball team is looking to continue their success on the field.
By Sarah Jackson | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Angelea Sakai, better known as “Midieval Fantasy,” has no reservation about shocking her audience with the unexpected.
By Jenna Carpenter | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Like many college students, Flagler College senior Lorenzo Deagle manages both school and work. However, he does not have the run-of-the-mill or ordinary college job. In fact, Deagle has a job unique to St. Augustine — he is a tour guide for Ghost Tours of St. Augustine and Potter’s Wax Museum.
Flagler College communication major and graduating senior Alex Bonus was named the Grand Award winner of the second edition of Anthology, a new print publication produced by the the Gargoyle.
The 2012 Anthology, a full-color print publication released earlier this month, showcases students’ work in news, features, opinion, public relations and photography.
By Matthew Goodman | gargoyle@flagler.edu
David Walker, the founder and CEO of the Comeback America Initiative, says its time that the public holds its government accountable. Walker, who spoke at the March 26 Flagler College Forum on Government and Public Policy, emphasized the government’s lack of economic progress over the past 12 years. “We are a leader but not (in) the dominant position we used to have,” he said.
By Katherine Brock | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Flagler College junior, Nick Carey may look like the average college student, but there is more to him than just studies and college life.
Carey is a volunteer firefighter for the Flagler Beach Fire Department. He has been in training since the beginning of this summer. When the semester started, Carey continued his volunteering at the fire department, while maintaining his class load.
By Laura Modrall | gargoyle@flagler.edu
“Yes, Ma’am!” I said with an enthusiastic smile.
“Oh, that’s so cute,” said my professor with a bite of sarcasm, “I’m trying to break my kids of that habit.”
By Matthew Pagels | gargoyle@flagler.edu
If you’ve seen a 5-foot-3 speedster slicing and dicing through defenses and wearing No. 11 for the Flagler Saints, you’ve probably heard the name Williesha “Shorty” Spencer.
By Joshua Santos | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Marineland native, Nellie, has just celebrated her 60th birthday.
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