By Lauren Piskothy | gargoyle@flagler.edu With the bat of an eye I’ve gone from the freedom of independent college living to taking Zoom classes in my childhood bedroom. But, at the very least, I have a room of my own, and for that I should be…
By Maiya Mahoney | gargoyle@flagler.edu A deafening silence looms on St. George Street in St. Augustine, Fla. No guitar melodies flow out of local restaurants. Museums showcasing the history and culture of America’s oldest city remain closed. As the world faces the coronavirus pandemic, many people…
By Kayla McManama For Morgan Murphy, a senior on Flagler’s softball team, news that the rest of their season had been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic—because of a unique family connection—hit home in an unexpected way. “I started crying because I have a twin sister…
St. Augustine police officers Steven Fischer and Caroline Drouin represent the city as outreach coordinators to address issues within the homeless community. (Photo by Peter Willott) By: Stephanie Pulido Homelessness in St. Augustine is a phenomenon visibly seen by the public eye. But there is…
By Maiya Mahoney When it comes to healing and tough times, dogs may be the best medicine. A cure that comes with wagging tails and sloppy, wet kisses, many have turned to pet adoption during the global outbreak of COVID-19. With social distancing guidelines leading…
By Erin Brady | gargoyle@flagler.edu The one thing on everybody’s mind at the moment is the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping not only the nation, but the world as well. Touted as the worst pandemic to hit the United States since the H1N1 virus in 2009, the effects…
By Alexus Barnhart BRAMPTON, ONTARIO—- In his backyard, you can find Ryan Bennett training for his passion. Catchy pop music plays in the background while a family member’s dog spectates excitingly as Bennett practices shot put and discus throws for his next competition. In 2003,…
By Mara Mazar Jan Cheney, a resident of St. Augustine for 62 years stays strong as she explains her plans for this year to move. “Tomorrow we list our house for sale and we’ve lived here almost 30 years,” Jan Cheney, a resident of St….
By Mara Mazar For St. Augustine historian Dr. Leslee Keys, saving old buildings has been her entire career. With climate change threatening, the rich history of St. Augustine, Florida, fears of sea level rise and recent hurricanes has Keys working harder than ever. “To think…
By Sydney Gorak| gargoyle@flagler.edu COVID-19, also known as coronavirus has become a serious public health risk worldwide. Communities in all 50 states have all reported cases of this deadly disease. The United States recently surpassed other countries in the number of cases reported, leading the world…