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News February 25, 2011

Planned Parenthood at risk of losing government funding, services

By Lindy Almony | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Planned Parenthood may soon be denied all government funding and Staci Fox, the president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of North Florida, is distraught about the possibility. “At a time when more and more women and families are facing difficulties in accessing health care due to increasing costs and a struggling economy, it is disappointing that one of the first bills introduced in Congress would undermine women’s access to health care,” Fox said.

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News, Top Stories February 23, 2011

Proposed bill enrages, unites tobacco smokers

By Lauren Belcher | cbelcher@flagler.edu

A proposed house bill that is meant to clear up language may indirectly affect tobacco smokers in Florida.

Walking down St. George Street you will see a sign that says it all: tobacco, cigars and cigarettes. One right turn, a walk down the hall and another left and you’ve arrived at the St. Augustine Tobacco Company. Inside, you’ll see another sign. This one is a flashing neon sign that reads: “Sign the petition to defeat new HB 211.”

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News, Top Stories February 18, 2011

Residents say city’s Lincolnville plan gives neighborhood much-needed makeover

By Cal Colgan | gargoyle@flagler.edu

The parking lot in front of M&M Market has been mostly bare for the past few months, save for the patrons of the Chill Grill restaurant next door. But before the St. Augustine Police Department and the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office helped to close down the corner store, many Lincolnville residents knew it as a hub for the community’s criminal activity.

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News, Top Stories February 18, 2011

Local man ‘holds’ Oldest City’s history

By Lauren Belcher | cbelcher@flagler.edu
Photos by Lauren Belcher

Jerry Kass, 96, is a retired Marine and long time Jewish resident of St. Augustine. He first visited the city in 1930, moved there in 1937 and has lived across the street from Flagler College, then Ponce de León Hotel, ever since.

Kass’ house has a large front porch. The mat at the door has a picture of a dustpan and a broom that says Schmootz, and he has a banner nailed into the door frame that says Shalom. Kass spends most of his time sitting on this porch.

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Features, News February 18, 2011

Citizens and snowbirds team up with Marineland’s scientists to save endangered species

By Caroline Young | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Canadians Sharon and Basil Gribbon were dedicated to helping save whales long before the 2-year-old endangered North Atlantic right whale was pulled to shore dead on Feb. 2.

“We have loved whales since the first time we saw the sea,” Sharon, a retired employee of the Health Agency of Canada, said. “They’re such a spectacular mammal.”

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News February 14, 2011

College’s purchase may result in faculty offices

By Amber Jurgensen | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Contributions by Lauren Belcher

The two-story building across from the communications building on Cuna Street may potentially house new faculty offices, according to Flagler College Director of Business Services Larry Weeks.

The structure, located at 66 Cuna Street, was purchased by the college over the summer.

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News February 14, 2011

February Briefs

NEWS: Update on St. Johns real estate market
By W. Andrew McDaniel

A&E: ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’ visits Flagler College
By Jacqueline Dautel
Contributions from Lauren Belcher

SPORTS: Men’s Tennis Preview
By Michael Potkay

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News, Top Stories February 4, 2011

Setting it Straight: What will happen to M&M market?

“Setting it Straight” is a radio talk show on Flagler College Radio WFCF, 88.5 FM “Radio With a Reason.” Every week, Communication major, Kelly Gibbs brings St. Augustine locals in to discuss important issues.

The show is produced by Managing Editor of The Gargoyle Lauren Belcher. The show airs every Thursday morning at 8:30.

This episode Kelly spoke with Commissioner Errol Jones, former vice-mayor of the city of St. Augustine, about the future of M&M market in Lincolnville.