By Olivia Lockett The story of civil rights in St. Augustine isn’t just history- it’s alive in Lincolnville, where the past still echoes through its streets and people. The neighborhood, founded in 1866 by formerly enslaved people after the Civil War, has a history that…
By Evelyn Lopez It was advertised as a study abroad Flagship led by Associate Professor of History John Young, examining the Diversity and Citizenship in India. But when I traveled over the pond this past January with a group of Flagler College sophomores, I wasn’t…
By Kaia Wright When Robbie Boggs took Flagler College students to the Pinehurst and San Sebastian cemeteries, students were shocked that these sites were in their backyard. Historically black cemeteries have experienced crude neglect. As the threats to them rise, more are disappearing from the…
By Holly Hearn Whether most people realize it or not, monuments are around us all the time, no matter where we are. They represent everything from war battles to prominent figures in history and can take many forms. “Monuments and Memories: America and Germany in…
By Clair Buri When Roo Fenwick moved from Scotland to the United States two years ago to play golf, he didn’t expect his favorite sport to feel so different. He was especially surprised by the strong focus on teamwork. “It definitely is a team environment…
By Emily Braunstein John A. Farrell, a New York Times bestselling author and former White House correspondent for The Denver Post, National Journal and The Boston Globe visited Flagler College on Jan. 28. He was part of Flagler College’s Forum on Government and Public Policy,…
By Kendall Greco Every weekend, the blast of the cannon echoes through the historic Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine. A group of passionate Flagler College student’s dress in their authentic Spanish soldier uniforms and perform drills that date back centuries. They are a…
By Kendall Greco Gearing up with their gloves and trash bags, the Down to Earth club at Flagler College partnered up with Phi Alpha Omega, Alpha Sigma Alpha, and Lambda Chi to spruce up Lincolnville with their community cleanup. These organizations on campus share a…
By Zoey Nettles Over 41,000 sea turtle hatchlings were reported to have emerged across St. Johns County beaches this year. With sea turtle numbers rising, the conservation of these animals is a trending subject. St. Augustine’s Sea Turtle Hospital has been conducting research and raising…
By Sarah Ellis Reproductive health has always been a heavy subject but in recent years, it has become an integral part of the cultural zeitgeist among young people, who are becoming increasingly active politically and socially. The same political awareness permeates the female student population…