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Don’t have a Valentine? Phi Alpha Omega can help

By Haley Butler | gargoyle@flagler.edu Photo via http://phialphaomega.webs.com/ Phi Alpha Omega called all of Flagler’s single ladies last Thursday for their 24th annual Bachelor Bid. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, all who attended had the chance to bid on the eligible bachelors who danced,…


Flagler College one step ahead of financial aid discussion

By Danielle Ruckert | gargoyle@flagler.edu

As college graduation rates continue to decline, Flagler College numbers remain above the national average.

More financial aid is needed to revive the declining statistics of college graduation, according to The American Dream 2.0, a coalition of the nation’s six leading higher-education associations.


Online games give fulfillment to identity

By Jonathan Persson | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Steven Benner, an avid video gamer, enjoys playing all different types of video games. However, when I asked him what game he enjoys the most he said “World of Warcraft.” He plays this game in his spare time at his home, because it makes him happy.

“For me, Warcraft is not just a game. It is a way for me to live out my fantasies. I can do whatever I want within the realm of the game,” Benner said.



Everyone needs a little retail therapy

By Kelcee Mader | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Boutiques have become a staple in St. Augustine, popping up all over, selling high end fashion and other gadgets that cater to a wide variety of styles. Retail Therapy of St. Augustine is a new and trendy boutique offering fashion, jewelry, shoes, and gifts that are not only unique, but are offered at an affordable price point.


Controversy continues over Second Amendment right

By Kelcee Mader | gargoyle@flagler.edu

An increase in violence with use of guns throughout America has led to debates in Congress, leading Americans to believe tighter gun controls may be seen in the coming years.

On January 30, former US Congresswoman, Gabrielle Giffords, pleaded to Congress in attempt to persuade people to take action and to put a stop to the gun violence throughout the United States.


Lutheran churches differentiate in faith

Sharing faith and praying with someone of different religious views is like praying with someone who believes in rocks. Worshipping with such a person acknowledges their rocks as real deities, and doing that would be wrong. At least that is what the Rev. Albert S. Oren of Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church on Milton Street thinks and members of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Newtown, Conn., agree.