By Brianna Kurzynowski gargoyle@flagler.edu Some students at Flagler College say racist and sexist comments have spiked since Donald Trump was elected president on Nov. 8. “Trump’s presidency is already impacting me and everyone I love. We have been more publicly persecuted,” said Karina Aragon, a…
By Lindsay Tahan gargoyle@flagler.edu Annie Dow, a senior at Flagler College, was shocked when she heard the words: “Pack your bags!” The voice came from a convertible emblazoned with Trump signs. Two men were in the car, which slowed down as she walked along the…
By MC Bell | gargoyle@flagler.edu “Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” -Stephen R. Covey Fumbling with some papers on the table in my living room while trying not to knock over my hot chocolate, something…
By Courtney Knudson gargoyle@flagler.edu ST. AUGUSTINE – Cities across America have seen a backlash since Donald Trump won the presidency. On Monday, leaders of demonstrations in Portland, Oregon, were arrested after the protest turned violent. In St. Augustine, residents held a peaceful protest of their own on Nov….
By Courtney Cox | gargoyle@flagler.edu Hurricane Matthew devastated the lives and livelihood of many as it brewed in the Caribbean and mercilessly stormed its way up through the Southeast shores of the United States. Matthew wreaked havoc in a multitude of places hitting Haiti and…
By Katie Garwood | gargoyle@flagler.edu Two finalists in the search for the next president of Flagler College–Dr. John Stewart and Dr. Joe Joyner–visited campus this week to meet with faculty, staff and students before the search committee recommends its choice to the Board of Trustees….
By Jewell Tomazin gargoyle@flagler.edu One student barely notices it at all. A few think it’s noticeable, but not important. And one professor thinks it changes the way students participate in class. Most students at Flagler College are female. In fall 2015, 1,526 students were female…
By Gabrielle Garay gargoyle@flagler.edu How much is your skin worth to you? To some, the body and skin are a temple and should be treated with the utmost respect, to others it can be a canvas for a beautiful work of art, and to some, a…
By Lindsay Tahan gargoyle@flagler.edu ST. AUGUSTINE – Hurricane Matthew not only destroyed homes and businesses, but the aftermath of this hurricane left families including their children feeling hopeless and scared about their future livelihoods. Even after weeks since the hurricane hit, people are still without…
By Max Charles gargoyle@flagler.edu Florida voters have waited to two long years to get another crack at passing a medical marijuana legalization amendment that failed to pass in 2014. The amendment required at least 60 percent majority of the vote to pass. The amendment passed…