Vice President Joe Biden to visit St. Augustine
By Gargoyle Staff | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Vice President Joe Biden will speak in St. Augustine on Saturday, Oct. 20, less than three weeks before Election Day on Nov. 6.
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Flagler students give feedback on Chick-Fil-A
By Justin Katz | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Chick-Fil-A was added to Flagler College’s Ringhaver Student Center this past summer while the fast food company was taking heat for its founder’s political remarks. To make room, Aramark, the college’s food service provider, removed Grille Works (American fast food) and Zoca (Mexican fast food) stations from the popular campus dining spot, Buggs’ Bistro.
Ayla’s Acres in need of funds, food for sanctuary animals
By Emily Topper | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Taking care of animals has never been an easy task — especially not for Fran Charlson, the director of Ayla’s Acres. The animal sanctuary that Charlson runs is located on 45 grassy acres in Greenville, FL. Currently, the sanctuary harbors over 300 animals: from dogs and cats to horses, goats and even a donkey.
Election and economy on minds of many local small businesses
By Hannah Bleau | gargoyle@flagler.edu
As the 2012 Presidential election draws closer, local business owner Dave Richie fears that if the economy doesn’t recover soon, it will jeopardize his business’ existence.
Remembering Diane Cassidy: Flagler education student killed in car accident
By Tiffanie Reynolds | gargoyle@flagler.edu
From teaching young kids in Africa to tutoring children of family friends at home, Diane Cassidy was already making plans after graduation next spring.
St. Augustine runs for breast cancer
By Alexis Mortenson | gargoyle@flagler.edu One of the largest series of 5K run/fitness walks in the world, the 18th Annual Susan G. Komen North Florida Race for the Cure will be held on Oct. 20, 2012, at the Metropolitan Park in Jacksonville, Florida The race…
Change or continuity? Forum speaker says election 2012 boils down to that
By Alexa Epitropoulos | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Ken Walsh, the chief White House Correspondent for the U.S. News and World Report, said the 2012 election will come down to one major decision: change or continuity.
Bible study group bridges religion and sexual orientation
By Tiffanie Reynolds | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Anthony Coy realized he was attracted to other men about the same time he became attracted to God, and it’s been a conflicting battle ever since.
Flagler college prepares for construction after city approves academic building
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.
Muslim student responds to ignorance, reacts with tolerance
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.”