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Trump rallies in St. Augustine during final campaign stretch

By Katie Garwood| gargoyle@flagler.edu With just two weeks until the general election, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has ramped up his campaign schedule, especially in Florida—a pivotal swing state—making a stop in St. Augustine on Monday afternoon. Hundreds of people lined the sidewalk along State…


Hurricane Matthew meets the oldest city

By Mallory Hopkins and Katie Garwood | gargoyle@flagler.edu As storm surges up to four feet rushed through downtown St. Augustine, turning streets into rivers, severe destruction seemed as if it were the only possible outcome. And while some did face damage to their homes and businesses,…


World champion skater crosses country for Clinton

By Katie Garwood | gargoyle@flagler.edu After dedicating her life to figure skating, five-time World Champion and two-time Olympic medalist Michelle Kwan, 36, is dedicated to a new cause: getting Hillary Clinton in the White House. Kwan made a campaign stop at Flagler College’s Markland House Wednesday…


Political races draw mixed emotions

By Max Charles and Ariel Thomas| gargoyle@flagler.edu No matter who wins this year’s presidential election, it’s clear that 2016 will be remembered as one of the most politically charged. When asked this week about Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, voters don’t hesitate to blast them both….



Development director helps bring homeless Home Again

By Katie Garwood | gargoyle@flagler.edu Kassy Guy-Johanessen stood in a Daytona Beach Barnes and Noble three years ago when a well-dressed woman, toting a Vera Bradley bag, approached her. “Ms. Kassy, Ms. Kassy,” the woman called. At first, Guy-Johanessen didn’t recognize the woman who called…