College looking for student opinions in survey
Students looking to voice their opinions on Flagler College should keep an eye out for an e-mail from Flagler President William T. Abare Jr. asking them to take part in a survey about the college.
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Statistics say young women more mature than young men
By Rebecca Rosenberg | gargoyle@flagler.edu
When Flagler College junior Jillian Flowers first applied to college, her father told her that men were getting a leg-up from some admissions departments.
“[Some schools] are trying to do affirmative action for men,” Flowers said.
EPA budget cuts stir controversy
By Alex Bonus | gargoyle@flagler.edu
The Environmental Protection Agency would suffer a $1.3 billion loss under President Barack Obama’s proposed 2012 budget, a modest reduction compared to the $3 billion Republicans hope to cut from the organization’s funding this year.
Released Feb. 14, the president’s plan came three days after House Republicans introduced revisions to the current budget, which would reduce EPA funding from $10.3 billion to about $7.5 billion. Obama’s budget would reduce funding to $9 billion next year, demonstrating the stark divide between the financial goals of both parties.
Dietary advice makes little impact
By Alex Bonus | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Kelly Gray says eating her cupcakes is a guilty pleasure for customers, and new federal dietary guidelines won’t change that fact.
“In this economy, people aren’t paying to go out,” Gray, the manager of Luli’s Cupcakes at 82 San Marco Ave., said. “But for $2.50 they’ll buy a little treat even if it isn’t healthy.”
St. Augustine locals stay loyal to ‘Jesus Chicken’
By Caroline Young | cyoung1@flagler.edu
St. Augustine Chik-fil-A manager Janette Manning has no idea about last week’s controversy when a gay rights group lashed out about the fast-food chain’s support of an anti-homosexual organization in Pennsylvania.
“I haven’t heard anything about it,” Manning said. “No guests or anybody have said anything about that.”
But Flagler College junior Adam Krell is aware of the controversy. Krell, who is gay, will not be changing his tri-weekly trips to the St. Augustine Chik-Fil-A.
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.
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.”
Gov. Scott’s budget proposal would have education impact
By Amber Jurgensen | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Gov. Rick Scott’s proposed budget will affect an area he promised to protect during his campaign, education.
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.
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.