By Ryan Buffa and Philip C. Sunkel | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Photos by Philip C. Sunkel IV

Day 1
By Ryan Buffa

Once I arrived at Bear Creek I was in awe. The campground was covered with tents blocked off with tapestries with album covers like the Grateful Dead and Jimi Hendrix.

By Colleen Drew | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Rocko, a Neapolitan mastiff, has recently become a local celebrity in the St. Augustine area after being rescued.

The dog’s previous owners allegedly abused him by shattering some of his vertebrae, cutting off his ears with scissors and making him stand in his feces, which created a fungus on his paws.

By Colleen Drew | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) is a local non-profit organization that provides assistance dogs to individuals with disabilities. There is no fee for the dogs and they are highly trained to help the disabled with everyday activities.

Isabella Pazmino| ipazmino@flagler.edu

For the first time, The Bunnery, a bakery and cafe on St. George Street, is serving until 9 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Owner Pamela Cross said The Bunnery is an alternative to a bar. According to Cross, there is no need for alcohol when a full espresso bar is available.

The bakery and cafe offers fresh cookies, cakes and croissants.

By Ryan Buffa | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Photos By Phillip C. Sunkel IV

As the hot Florida weather begins to cool down and ease into fall, there could be no better time to pack up your tent and head to a music festival.

By Emily Hoover | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Contributions by Rob Henrich and Brian Warner

As temperatures dropped on St. Francis field in downtown St. Augustine last weekend, visitors of the Lincolnville Heritage Festival warmed their shivering bodies with fresh hot chocolate, coffee, music and soul food.

By Angela Daidone | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Expressive and bubbly are two ways to describe the recognizable voice of Christina Arzapalo. Head Music Director of WFCF 88.5 FM Arzapalo hopes the world will soon come to know her vivacious personality.

Country star takes on the Amphitheater
By Kayla Ward | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Professor kicks butt with martial arts studio
By Colleen Drew | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Ten New Additions to Saint Augustine’s Alligator Farm
By Grace Walsh | gargoyle@flagler.edu

By Stephanie Seltzer | gargoyle@flagler.edu

On Nov. 12 through the 14, don’t be alarmed if you see men in pirate hats wandering through the city, crowding your favorite restaurants with their treasure maps in hand.

By Isabella Pazmino | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Stress and fatigue are part of the every day life of college students. Flagler student, Samantha Moloney, found a way to release all stress and feel completely cleansed and energized through Bikram Yoga.

By Emily Hoover | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Photos By Phillip C. Sunkel IV

For Jonathan Bosworth, Flagler College senior and founder of Conmoto Music and Art Festival, Jacksonville is the cultural hub of Northeast Florida.

By Cal Colgan | jcolgan@flagler.edu

With blasting brass and pounding percussion, General Tso’s Fury enjoy a small-but-dedicated following in the Northeast Florida music scene. But although the six-piece ska band from Fernandina Beach are no strangers to the stage, they are adamant about keeping their performances fun for their fans.

By Eugenia Tavarez | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Among the many art galleries, boutiques,and shops of St. Augustine, Tracy Davis and Sherry Crotts opened Artland with a vision of something more personal, retro chic and full of good vibes for the small-time artist and adventurous customer.

By Angela Daidone | gargoyle@flagler.edu

In the words of the composed yet comedic Sifu Jasper Green, Kung Fu and boxing instructor at Flagler College, “anyone can fight” and that’s why his class offers the opportunity to learn more than just self-defense.

“It isn’t about being in the ring fighting, it’s about being a better person,” Green said.

By Kayla Ward | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Christine Young, a Flagler College junior, finds herself juggling school and work as she assists with the planning of various events for Go Fish, a clothing franchise in downtown St. Augustine.

Young has been a part-time sales associate of Go Fish for a year. Go Fish is a missions-based fair trade company that sells clothing, accessories and home décor among other items made by artisans in developing countries. The store and its employees get involved with the community through different events.

By Stephanie Seltzer | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Yoga focuses on the physical and mental part of your body, making it an activity favored among students at Flagler.

“I love yoga because it relaxes my body and muscles and gives me a great workout at the same time,” said senior Amanda Cassella. “I have a hard time making it to the scheduled classes because I have such a hectic schedule.”