By Tiffanie Reynolds | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Gaining the approval of the city commission in a 3-2 vote, the plans for a new academic classroom building still have a way to go before the first brick can be laid.
By Sarah Williamson | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Photo by Sarah Williamson
Bunder Shageer’s face differs significantly from the Muslim man on the cover of Newsweek last month. The magazine revealed a close-up of a male rioter spitting violently in protest of an American-made film, “Innocence of Muslims.” The headline, in bold print, titled “Muslim Rage.”
Flagler College has the go ahead to build a new academic building on the site of its current Communication Building after a marathon St. Augustine City Commission meeting Oct. 8.
The commission approved Flagler’s request in a 3-2 vote during a seven hour meeting. The building will actually be three two-story interconnected buildings built in a style to model the surrounding historic preservation district.
By Phil Sunkel | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Diana Justice is seeing results.
For the last 10 years she has been protecting sea turtle nests along the St. Augustine Beach. Every morning she wakes up and joins a small group of dedicated volunteers to patrol the beaches from Anastasia State Park to Crescent Beach looking for sea turtle nests.
By Ryan Buffa | gargoyle@flagler.edu
International artist Romero Britto spoke at Flagler College on Sept. 27 about his artwork and the hope to be a catalyst for positive change in the world.
By Jessie R. Box | gargoyle@flagler.edu The Flagler College Maintenence Department is saving energy by changing the air conditioners and installing LED lights in the school. “Prudent management of resources is a key operating principle at Flagler,” says President Abare. “We are continuously looking for…
By Alexis Mortenson | gargoyle@flagler.edu While walking through the St. Augustine Premium Outlets, it is common to see signs in store windows that lure customers in and persuade them to shop. But, what one might find uncommon is a sign placed in the Skechers window…
By Katie Lutz | gargoyle@flagler.edu Students of Nease High School grew silent as Toren Volkmann proclaimed his not so secret life, “I’m Toren, and I’m an alcoholic.” Volkmann recently spoke to the students of Nease and Creekside High Schools in St. John’s County. He…
By Alexa Epitropoulos | gargoyle@flagler.edu Issues such as contraception, abortion and preventative care have received little media attention in comparison to jobs and the economy. For many Flagler College students voting for the first time, the representation of these issues can make a difference. Alexandra…
By Sarah Worthington | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Flagler College students shared their opinions on whom they are voting for this time around, if and why they voted in 2008 and had their decision changed at all.