Read the winners from Anthology 2013
Read selections from the third edition of Anthology, a Gargoyle publication for the top journalism at Flagler College in 2013.
Stories
Rising author leaves her heart in new novel, ‘Heart of Palm’
By Tiffanie Reynolds | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Like her fictional family, the Bravos, author Laura Smith’s life and writing are shaped by the actions and consequences of her family.
“I’m always really moved to see how strong family ties can be. Even when your family members are driving you crazy, there’s this thread, I think, that runs underneath that you really can’t shake and that you don’t want to shake,” said Smith, adjunct English professor at Flagler College.
Source of strength: Sexual assault advocate works to give power back to victims
By Tiffanie Reynolds | gargoyle@flagler.edu
The whir of her cell phone, set to vibrate, goes off beside Susan Peters’ bed. She picks it up, already knowing the call is from the Betty Griffin House, walks to the bathroom, puts on her already folded change of clothes and drives to Flagler Hospital.
View from the afternoon: Biking through Manhattan
By Joshua Santos | gargoyle@flagler.edu
During the Flagler College Gargoyle trip to the New York City National College Media Convention, Joshua Santos rented a bike and strapped on a GoPro for a ride through city.
LGBTQ discrimination remains major issue in 2013
By Alexa Epitropoulos | gargoyle@flagler.edu
The last thing Michael Shannon expected while attending a family wedding was to be discriminated against because of the person he loved.
Shannon was staying at a Clearwater hotel with his mother when he realized that several LGBTQ social networking sites and dating sites were blocked from the server. More than that, Shannon’s complaints were received with the manager’s assertion that it was a “family hotel.”
Old City Farmer’s Market Featuring Anastasia Kitchen
By Ashley Blanco | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Start your Saturday mornings with a trip to the Old City Farmer’s Market which takes place rain or shine, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m at the St Augustine Amphitheater located just over the bridge of lions on A1A South. St. Augustine’s Amphitheater puts on a farmers market with fresh produce, beverages, drinks, and hand made specialties all from local vendors. Admission is free.
New SGA board looks toward next year
By Justin Katz | gargoyle@flagler.edu
The 2012-2013 school year is quickly coming to a close, but the new Student Government Association (SGA) Executive Board is already planning for next year. While their plans have not formally been reviewed by the Office of Student Services, new board members are hopeful to make an impact.
The Wednesday Market at the pier brings produce, art and local goodness
By Elizabeth Thabault| gargoyle@flagler.edu
The Wednesday Market on the beach may be one of St. Augustine’s best kept secrets. Every Wednesday, 60 to 80 vendors participate in this farmers market from 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. A variety of products can be found within, spanning from fresh, local produce, to unique art and hand-crafted jewelry.
Archaeologists unearth wells at planned academic building
By Joshua Santos | gargoyle@flagler.edu
During a recent dig, St Augustine City Archeologist, Carl Halbirt, found three old wells buried underneath the future site of Flagler College’s new communications building Pollard Hall.
Soft(ball) as a baby’s bottom
By Latesha Johnson | gargoyle@flagler.edu
“I only have three weeks to go and we don’t have a name decided,” said Kristen Overton.
Overton is the head softball coach at Flagler College and for the second year in a row, she is expecting to give birth to a child during the season. This will be her second child, but it will be her first girl.