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Protecting our waterways

By Colton Andre | gargoyle@flagler.edu Our water systems here in Florida are an essential part of our everyday lives, however as we continue to expand our residential and commercial areas so too does our need to ensure clean and safe water for Florida. Water affects…


Tourism, population growth drive St. Augustine congestion

By Katie Garwood | gargoyle@flagler.edu St. Augustine’s Spanish settlers weren’t concerned with vehicular traffic. Now 451 years later, that’s starting to catch up with oldest city in America, where congestion and back-ups are at an all-time high. “We have a city that was laid out in…



Jacksonville woman aims to put the T first in LGBT

By Gabrielle Garay | gargoyle@flagler.edu Paige Mahogany sits on her dining room table with her phone propped up on a candle holder. On it, her reflection stares back as she streams herself on Facebook live and chats to the viewers. The screen is lighting up…


Internet privacy regulations on Trump’s agenda

By Austin Sanchez | gargoyle@flagler.edu In a significant blow to Obama-era FCC regulations, the House voted last week to reverse internet privacy rules and now has set their sights on net neutrality laws. Congress invoked the powers of a Congressional Review to overturn an FCC ruling…


Combatting rising seas with alternative methods

By Lauren Schroeder | gargoyle@flagler.edu Rising sea levels and the flooding that follows is becoming a pressing issue for coastal property owners in St. Augustine, but not only the residents are being affected. According to the St. Augustine Record, the city is “one of three…


Flagler student finds way to combat pricey on-campus living

By Jessica Rowan | gargoyle@flagler.edu  Finding an apartment or home is always a challenge here in St. Augustine without burning a hole in your student savings, or parent’s wallet. But soon- to- be Flagler College junior, Armand Flutie, 19, figured out an alternative, more economical…


Students push for more recycling on campus

By Megan Wright | gargoyle@flagler.edu When thinking of ways to be environmentally responsible in the home, the average American thinks of recycling. As of June 2015, St. Johns County citizens were given single-stream residential recycling bins, meaning residents can mix all types of recycling in a…


County population growth can lead to environmental issues

By Donna Snyder | gargoyle@flagler.edu As populations continue to rise, there is an increase in the influence people have on the environment and politics, leading us to a separation in community and directly impacting our coastal towns. According to the United States Census Bureau, there has been…


Life as a college-aged druid

By Sarah Smith | gargoyle@flagler.edu Caitlyn Cooper is like many other Flagler College students. She is an art major, has brightly colored hair, and is navigating her freshman year in a new city. What is not so common, however, is she identifies as a witch and…