Articles by Gargoyle

Homeless, but Not Alone

By Quinn Sheehan  As you drive on U.S. 1 and the corner of King Street in St. Augustine, you may see an older man sitting on the corner with his stroller that carries his life. Sometimes you may see him walking around or just pondering…


Legends Revealed: The Pittee Girls

Ep.3: The Pittee Girls Podcast by Mattison Hansen [INTRO BED MUSIC] Mattison: Hello. My name is Mattison Hansen, and thanks for tuning in to “Legends Revealed.” Being a resident of St. Augustine, the nation’s oldest city, I’m surrounded by history and stories that have been…



Legends Revealed: Legends & Myths

Ep.1: Legends & Myths Podcast by Mattison Hansen [BED MUSIC] Mattison: Hello. My name is Mattison Hansen, and this is the “Revealing Legends Podcast,” where I will be talking about local legends that stem from the nation’s oldest city – St. Augustine. Before we start…


Growing Up with Disney and ‘Turning Red’

By Julia Corrie Disney and Pixar Animation Studios have released their first full-length film of 2022, Turning Red. The story follows 13-year-old girl Meilin, who struggles to balance being the perfect daughter and navigate 8th grade.  Domee Shi is the first solo female director in…


The Litter Gitter: Protecting What We Love

By Mattison Hansen Matanzas Riverkeeper’s Executive Director Jen Lomberk (Left), Captain Mel Longo (Middle), and Outreach Coordinator Lauren Trice (Right) collecting the equipment used on the Litter Gitter to collect trash from the water (Photo by Mattison Hansen). A cot, generator, iron pot, electric bike…



Euphoria: Portrayal of Addiction

By Emily Morales HBO’s hit, original series Euphoria embraces more than just the pain a drug addict goes through when trying to overcome addiction: one person’s addiction is capable of consuming multiple lives. Forms of media often brush through their portrayal of addiction, focusing solely…


Dingers and Determination: The Anna Dumovich Story

By Jordan Fauci After a solid freshman year in 2019, Anna Dumovich was ready for an even more successful sophomore campaign. However, a simple arm injury turned into the discovery of a strange lump.“I thought I just pulled something. I went to so many doctors…


If The Price Is Right: Compulsive Buying Among College Students

By Mattison Hansen As the pandemic drags on to its third year, college students are growing more concerned about their physical and mental health. A survey by TimelyMD reveals that out of 1,700 students, 54% of respondents were experiencing stress and anxiety of COVID-19’s impact…