Working locally post-graduation more feasible than commonly believed
any Flagler students want to live in St. Augustine after they graduate, but do not believe there are enough good career opportunities locally.
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Education students weigh whether state tenure laws will force them out of state
The fear of losing a job over performance wasn’t as big a concern for Florida’s teachers in the past. But when the state eliminated tenure for public school teachers in 2011, it left many entering the field of education questioning whether they had a future teaching in Florida. Tenure is a position given to teachers that guarantees the safety of their job until they decide to leave or retire. In 2011, Florida decided to do away with tenure in favor of a system that rewards teachers for student performance on tests.
Getting your writing out there: Tips and tricks to self-publishing
What happens when authors are unable to traditionally publish their books? Many try and try again, sending out query after query to literary agent.
Starting a business with your back against the wall
Starting a business requires hours of headaches, long nights and venturing into the unknown. When pursing entrepreneurship there are many tasks that must be accomplished: the development of services or products, the creation of the website, incorporation of the brand name, marketing, investments, business store front, equipment, and the list goes on.
Jags Struggle to Find Consistency as Texans Defense Prevails
Everbank Field — After being on the road for three straight weeks, the Jaguars were back in town to take on divisional rival, Houston Texans. After scoring 31 points last week, the team was likely coming in confident, but with a fierce Texans defense in town, they faced a glimpse of reality.
Saints of the Future: Freshman Volleyball standout Shea Hamilton
At the age of 11, Shea Hamilton had her first chance at trying out for her school’s junior varsity volleyball team. Unfortunately, she was one of the few girls not picked to join the team. Ever since that rejection, she has used it as motivation to look forward to success, which includes a jaw-dropping spike she uses today.
Ten Facebook tips to be professional
With over 1 billion active users, Facebook is the dominant social media Web site on the Internet. It allows you to keep in touch with friends and family and follow your favorite brands.
Surreal ‘Life Is A Dream’ comes to Flagler
Flagler College Theatre Arts is putting on a production of “Life Is A Dream.” Directed by Andrea McCook, this play is done with a surrealistic approach with influences from da Vinci and Cirque du Soleil.
Rising seas raise concerns for St. Augustine
For most college students, having a pair of rain boots isn’t a necessity. But in St. Augustine, for students who aren’t equipped with rain gear, the frequent flooding of streets and sidewalks will prove to be a nuisance.
The Realities of Being a Cooking Channel Extra:
By Jordan Puyear | gargoyle@flagler.edu It might be every food-lovers dream, including myself, to be on a Cooking Channel show. Surprisingly, I had the pleasure of appearing last January as an extra on a new Cooking Chanel show, Junk Food Flip. For those who don’t…