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By Emily Topper| gargoyle@flagler.edu
On Monday morning, the news that people had been anticipating for four years finally came to light—Fall Out Boy was back together. Speakers and stereos were blasted in celebration as people reminisced …
By Tiffanie Reynolds | gargoyle@flagler.edu
As Facebook announced its new Graph Search in January, questions have come up about the company’s respect for privacy and user data. But the bigger question with social media, and not just Facebook, is if there is such a thing as privacy at all?
By Alexa Epitropoulos | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Every Saturday night, an unlikely group congregates at the Flagler Hospital. It isn’t the neighborhood watch, a study group or even a book club — it’s Alcoholics Anonymous.
By Catherine Pinyot | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Faded, spray-painted walls. A television that won’t turn on. A broken air-hockey table. Beanbag chairs with the stuffing oozing out. A brown, stained sofa.
The students at St. Augustine’s Sebastian Middle School don’t have much of a rec room. Christened the “Eagle’s Nest” (Sebastian’s mascot is an eagle), this space has been used since 1998 as a reward for students who tally up enough extra credit points. The “privileged” swarm in during recess—to a pile of disheveled board games on a dusty, laminate shelf.
By Haley Butler | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Photo via http://phialphaomega.webs.com/
Phi Alpha Omega called all of Flagler’s single ladies last Thursday for their 24th annual Bachelor Bid.
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, all who attended had the chance to …
By Danielle Ruckert | gargoyle@flagler.edu
As college graduation rates continue to decline, Flagler College numbers remain above the national average.
More financial aid is needed to revive the declining statistics of college graduation, according to The American Dream 2.0, a coalition of the nation’s six leading higher-education associations.
By Jonathan Persson | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Steven Benner, an avid video gamer, enjoys playing all different types of video games. However, when I asked him what game he enjoys the most he said “World of Warcraft.” He plays this game in his spare time at his home, because it makes him happy.
“For me, Warcraft is not just a game. It is a way for me to live out my fantasies. I can do whatever I want within the realm of the game,” Benner said.
By Kelcee Mader | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Boutiques have become a staple in St. Augustine, popping up all over, selling high end fashion and other gadgets that cater to a wide variety of styles. Retail Therapy of St. Augustine is a new and trendy boutique offering fashion, jewelry, shoes, and gifts that are not only unique, but are offered at an affordable price point.
By Kelcee Mader | gargoyle@flagler.edu
An increase in violence with use of guns throughout America has led to debates in Congress, leading Americans to believe tighter gun controls may be seen in the coming years.
On January 30, former US Congresswoman, Gabrielle Giffords, pleaded to Congress in attempt to persuade people to take action and to put a stop to the gun violence throughout the United States.
By Eliza Jordan | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Blind student Cody Kirchner, a Flagler College history major, talks about navigating his way around college in this FCTV Journal report.
By Teaira Marque | gargoyle@flagler.edu
When playing soccer, heading was just another technique to Marisa Strawn. She had never considered that there could be consequences until she suffered her first real concussion during a game her sophomore year.
By Tiffanie Reynolds | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Flagler College’s 125th anniversary of the former Hotel Ponce de Leon didn’t begin and end on Jan. 12, but will be celebrated on campus all year.
By Sarah Williamson | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Photos by Sarah Williamson
Nearly 50 animal rights activists greeted circus goers this past weekend in protest of the Ringling Brothers arrival at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena.
Students, local activists and law professors lined the sidewalk silently, allowing their signs to gain people’s attention: photos of elephants locked in moving trailers, bulls being dragged and beaten by “bull hooks” and tigers behind bars.
For the third year, The Gargoyle and DOW Advantage will publish Anthology, the best of journalism, public relations, opinion, photography and video/multimedia at Flagler College. The competition is open to all Flagler students.
By Matthew Goodman | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Molly only ever went to clubs. The flashing lights and incredibly loud music created a perfect atmosphere for dancing. Molly encouraged others to dance as the nights went on into the early hours of the morning. People searched for Molly as if there were an Amber Alert. It usually wasn’t very hard for them to find what they were looking for. Years later, Molly has ventured out of the underground club scene and into the public eye.
By Katherine Lutz | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Jan. 12, 2013 will mark the 125th anniversary of the opening of the Hotel Ponce de Leon, which is today the centerpiece of Flagler College. The Ponce today houses women’s dorms, the college dining hall and administrative offices. It is also a National Historic Landmark.
