By Alena Burns | gargoyle@flagler.edu The Kookaburra uses hay straws to combat the ban, while Starbucks offers reusable cups. When a video of a turtle choking on a plastic straw went viral in June of 2018, people started to take action. Single-use plastic has been…
By Maiya Mahoney| gargoyle@flagler.edu Countless hours exercising at the gym, battling injuries, not to mention the accumulation of blood, sweat and tears — these are examples of the time and dedication required to be a collegiate athlete. Florida State Rep. Kionne McGhee recently proposed legislation allowing…
By Ally Wall | gargoyle@flagler.edu For most college students, social media is everywhere. There is no escape, and the endless scrolling is suffocating. Anxiety and depression have become the leeches of happiness; social media is sucking the authenticity of life out of its users. LED screens and artificial…
By Katherine Hamilton | gargoyle@flagler.edu You’ve been fooling around for awhile and things are heating up. The next step naturally is doing ‘it,’ but he isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. You think to yourself, “When is he going to reach for the condoms,” but he never…
By Ciarra Blasini gargoyle@flagler.edu Flagler College students and professors take part in the Global Climate Strike on Sept. 20, 2019. The strike is a call to action for the climate change crisis.
By Maiya Mahoney | gargoyle@flagler.edu Half of a half-pint of the darkest beer on tap — Bob Hall did not drink often when he came into The Social Lounge, but when he did, that’s what he ordered. ‘Sneaking away to the bar,’ he called it, even…
By Lauren Piskothy | gargoyle@flagler.edu Every year, Flagler College puts together a week of events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. The week consists of readings from Hispanic writers, visiting writer’s panels and most importantly, the student panel, where Hispanic students have a platform to openly share…
By Katherine Hamilton | gargoyle@flagler.edu As downtown St. Augustine’s popularity has grown with those seeking out a more boisterous nightlife and late-night music, the St. Augustine City Commission has begun looking at safety concerns, as alcohol-related crimes have risen recently. City Manager John Regan led a…
By Mara Mazar | gargoyle@flagler.edu Richard Nunn describes himself as an “all-American nerd” who has “made being a dork into a long lasting occupation as a meteorologist” on his LinkedIn profile. Delivering weather forecasts with WJXT since 2004, he is always trying to make people smile….
By Austin Sanchez | gargoyle@flagler.edu A small South Florida community has developed a blueprint for sustainable living. Babcock Ranch president and residents detail what makes the first solar powered city in America unique.