Opinion

By Danielle Marsh | dmarsh1@flagler.edu

One of my favorite moments this summer has to be when my dad and I went to Busch Gardens. I know, you’re probably thinking, “How could she have possibly enjoyed a theme park with her father?” But seriously, it was amazing. There was so much that Busch Gardens had to offer to two very different people. The theme through out the park is consistent in its effort to bring a taste of Africa to Florida.

If you aren’t into roller coasters, like me, you will not be bored. There are so many other things the park has to offer that doesn’t require you to feel like your stomach is about to come out of your mouth.

By Haley M. Walker | gargoyle@flagler.edu

At one point our lives behind closed doors, were just that: behind closed doors, where no one could see what our favorite television show was or an embarrassing ritual that we had to perform before going to bed.

However, all that has changed, and we have become a society of intrigued watchdogs. Through increased communication technology, we have learned to not only closely watch the lives of others, but to record the detailed lives of ourselves as well.

Why is it that we have become so consumed with making information that was once so personal so incredibly public?

By Eli Nuzzi | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Conversations are interesting to trace, as some psychology students might understand. I think it’s fun to trace a conversation backwards. Starting of course with the end and piecing it back together to see how it was related to the original topic.

I’m not much of a talker, because I love to listen, but whenever I feel compelled to tell a story, I will. I don’t know if it’s just me, but when I start talking about a random topic, it sometimes ends up with an injury story, or sharing other injury stories about people I know.

By Joshua Wolonowski | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Most documentaries are told as one-sided arguments.

After watching “An Inconvenient Truth” in my visual communications class, I learned this first hand.

Beauty pageant contestants endure huge challenges with every contest

By Mary Elizabeth Fair | gargoyle@flagler.edu

In February of 2006, I chose to participate in a preliminary pageant for Miss Mississippi.
I had taken part in pageants before but this particular pageant took more of my time and effort than all the others.

My reasons for choosing to participate were partially influenced by the scholarship money which was being offered, but I was mainly motivated by the fact that I wanted to challenge myself.

Myanmar monks step up and speak out against unjust military junta

By Haley M. Walker | gargoyle@flagler.edu

What have we come to when even the most peaceful people in the world begin fighting?

In an attempt to demonstrate their opposition to the country’s economic and political repression that the military junta has been the source of, the monks of Myanmar have begun to participate in severe uprisings and protests.

This issue is particularly noteworthy, not only because repression and killings are occurring, but also because the monks have begun to show just how serious the injustices of the government’s choices and actions may be in this country by ignoring their vows of peace.

By Julie Hirshan | gargoyle@flagler.edu

“I could really use a vacation!”

That’s a phrase heard quite often this time of year. Most students go through classes all winter, with the hope of spring vacation as their guiding light and something to look forward to.

But not students at Flagler College.

We work hard, and the only thing we have to show for it is a four-day weekend in March. That’s only two days of canceled classes, which is barely enough time to do anything.

Marketing studies show colors have powerful psychological effects

By Haley M. Walker | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Although it is one of the most basic things learned in Kindergarten, colors may have more meaning and symbolism than previously thought.

The psychology, emotions and connotations behind color are at the center of a number of significant studies. Different colors have been found to be in correlation with our true thoughts, sentiments and character.

In response to the knowledge of this fact, marketers have begun studying the science behind colors and the ways they can reach the consumer through them.

By Kerry Takach | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Everyone fakes it.

What’s the harm in faking, you ask? It makes you a liar. However, not every fake is a bad one. Personally, dyed hair, whitened teeth and silicone do not particularly bother me.

Lying to parents is also acceptable when being caught in a compromising position — just don’t forget which lie you used. It is when certain types of insincerity cause undue harm to the victim that I have a bone to pick.

Filmed ‘Bumfights’ shows the inhumane side of viral video trends

By Haley M. Walker | gargoyle@flagler.edu

I know that the Internet is a great apparatus for information, research and communication. I know this because I use it for each of those things often.

However, I think that I have been incredibly naïve to the fact that this instrument that we use every day can be used as a medium to display some of the most barbaric and inhumane portraits of society today.

Recently, I have been made aware of something called “Bumfights” on the Web, and I feel like it was noteworthy and berserk enough to share with you.

Hopefully, you will be as disgusted as I am by this so called “trend.”