Confessions of a modern gamer
It was like being an addict. After playing World of Warcraft for four years, I had made multiple attempts to stop.
Opinion
Stepping back: gaining perspective on Facebook
On Aug. 1, I elected to take a month off and forgo my duties as a Facebook entertainer. My main goals in doing so were to reset my mind, strengthen my active relationships and impact others by encouraging them to question how social media is affecting their lives.
St. Augustine locals garner support for Israel
By Hannah Bleau | gargoyle@flagler.edu As the tension between Palestine and Israel continues to stir debate among Americans, activist groups are rallying support for both sides. Recently, some St. Augustine locals demonstrated their support for Israel. I was driving past the corner of 312 and Old…
Opt for organic: You might be surprised what you find
By Jordan Puyear | gargoyle@flagler.edu Ah, the good ole days. As a kid, you would be elated, if not shocked, to find a special surprise inside your lunch box. Whether it was a Lunchables, Fruit Roll Up, or, if you were really lucky, Gushers! As…
Putting an end to slut-shaming
Even in 2014, women are still facing the same battles that they’ve always fought–even with their own gender.
Nintendo: New consoles, recycled concepts
By Heather Seidel | gargoyle@flagler.edu There was one burden that plagued me as I walked the halls of Discovery Elementary School. One lingering thought that followed me to the playground up until I climbed into my mother’s 1993 Pontiac Trans Port after school. How will…
Why we still need feminism
“So are you like, a feminist or something?” The question hangs in the air, opinions forming as I hesitate to answer. I can’t exactly pinpoint when feminism became a dirty word, but today’s connotation is fueled by misconceptions and lack of education.
The power of a screaming silence
Quiet warrior. Silent threat. A couple of names I’ve been called with so much meaning behind them. So, why try to pull me out of my element and further punish me if I refuse to conform?
Reaction to Michael Sam reveals media hypocrisy
As an avid football fan, I was surprised to see the media’s reaction to the first openly gay player, Michael Sam. Honestly, I didn’t think it deserved that much attention. Last time I checked, most football fans don’t care about the love life of the players.
Tell me I can’t and I bet I will
He told me I couldn’t do it. He told me I wasn’t capable of being the class valedictorian or salutatorian. So I did it.