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By Clayton Coffman | ccoffman@flagler.edu
Fred Taylor, an 11-year veteran, has been released by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Taylor, the 16th leading rusher in NFL history, was due $6 million next season so the move comes as no surprise. The decision to cut Taylor paves the way for Maurice Jones-Drew to become the full-time starter. Jones-Drew had already started to get more of the load last season due to Taylor’s injuries.
The Jaguars may consider trying to re-sign the 33-year-old running back to a lesser contract.
By Holly Elliott | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Paper Scissors Rocketpack is an indie rock band from Pensacola, Florida. Former singer of the Cripple Lilies, front man and songwriter Chad Bishop has taken a new approach to his songs of layered texture with lines reminiscent of something out of a book of classic poetry. Returning with a new sound, but not a new message, Paper Scissor Rocketpack brings Bishop’s poignant storytelling to a wider audience with the new pop-infused album Escapist vs. Exit.
By Holly Elliott | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Joel Rakes is an American singer-songwriter based out of Delaware. His musical style is influenced by artists like Sufjan Stevens and Iron and Wine, with its folky sound appearing airy and naturalistic. This is why his recent album, released in May 2008, is aptly named A Sudden Change in the Atmosphere.
By Holly Elliott | gargoyle@flagler.edu
When Valentine’s Day is mentioned, no doubt the idea of romance pops into your head.
The holiday as we know it is wrought with hearts, love-delivering cherubs and, of course, enough candy to feed a small village. However, the idealized day of love actually stems from far darker roots than most modern day couples would expect. Valentine’s Day wasn’t always a celebration of sexual chemistry and dinner at an expensive French restaurant.
From Staff | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Edie Lederer, Chief United Nations Correspondent with the Associated Press, will be the next speaker for the 2008-2009 Flagler College Forum on Government and Public Policy.
By Matthew Boyle and Sarah Locke | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Sarah Locke and Matthew Boyle interview local band Molta in the fourth episode of The Noisemakers.
By Gian Louis Thompson and Ashley Muller | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Assistant Online Editor Gian Louis Thompson and Gargoyle Online staff writer Ashley Muller interview the unique people in the Flagler College community in Studio G’s newest podcast series, “The Faces of Flagler.” In the first episode, Gian Louis and Ashley interview Student Government Association President Kaitlyn Mairs.
By Andrew Sherwood | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Mark Murray, deputy political director at NBC news was under the spotlight at Flagler College auditorium forum series on Jan. 27. Murray spoke about the future of the Republican Party after their defeat in the Nov. 2008 presidential election.
Murray graduated from University of Texas at Austin in 1996 and has since embarked on a successful career as reporter for political magazines and newspapers in Washington, D.C. Murray also wrote for MSNBC.com’s political blog and appears frequently on national television channels as an on-air political analyst.
By Gargoyle Staff | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Flagler College will host two 55-minute screenings of “Journey to Freedom,” a documentary that profiles the lives and stories of an American couple who traveled to Europe to help Jews and anti-Nazi dissidents escape the wrath of Adolf Hitler and the Gestapo.
Academy Award Winner Deborah Shaffer directed “Journey to Freedom.” After the screenings, Executive Produce Artemis Joukowsky will speak and answer audience questions.
By Gargoyle Staff| gargoyle@flagler.edu
The Omicron Delta Kappa honor society will collect and distribute pajamas and books for the children at the St. Augustine Homeless Coalition from Feb. 2 to Feb. 6 on campus.
Through the national organization, Pajama Program, Omicron Delta Kappa will sponsor the collection drive, “Ring Out for the Children.”
By Clayton Coffman | ccoffman@flagler.edu
Gargoyle sports editor Clayton Coffman sat down with Flagler College baseball player Travis Coverston earlier this week to discuss the Super Bowl and Major League Baseball spring training. Listen in to the lively conversation to see what they think about the big game and what they expect of the upcoming baseball season. Stay tuned to the Gargoyle online as well each and every week for more sports talk from around the world of sports.
Before packing up and heading to Jacksonville, give St. Augustine a try
By Taylor Toothman | ttoothman@flagler.edu
I can picture you right now, reading this article, stalking a friend of a friend on Facebook, or – you must be really desperate – catching up on homework because you don’t think there’s anything to do in town.
Granted, St. Augustine may seem like a boring place because it’s so small and so many places close around 6 p.m. But, there really is something for everyone, if you look close enough. You won’t even have to walk far.
San Marco Avenue consignment shop offers used clothing, swaps
By Amy Gray | gargoyle@flagler.edu
On San Marco Ave., next door to the sign for the Fountain of Youth, is a little consignment shop called Gabriel’s Closet. It is owned by Torree Alexander, who who wants to give St. Augustine the gift of gently used current fashions at affordable prices.
As you approach the pink front door, many locally consigned fine dresses and other pieces can be seen hanging in the windows and on stands out on the front lawn.
Concerts encourage community involvement with school
By Eli Nuzzi | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Notifications about the EMMA concert series go out throughout the semester, but few students know what they are about.
The EMMA series is a program that brings culture and inspiration to Flagler College.
There are six evening concerts, four afternoon concerts, two Holiday Pops concerts, one free concert for the community, two free school concerts and four music master lectures.
School recognizes city’s ties to Civil Rights Movement
By Julie Hirshan | jhirshan@flagler.edu
Flagler College recognized Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a holiday for the first time in the school’s history on Jan. 19. Students, faculty and staff were excused from classes and work for the day.
The celebration was also marked by a special presentation by civil rights activist Rev. H. K. Matthews, on Jan. 20 in the Flagler College Auditorium.
Matthews was brought to the campus through an effort by Assistant Professor Mike Butler and the Dean of Academic Affairs Alan Woolfolk.
