Marineland’s oldest dolphin celebrates 60 years
By Joshua Santos | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Marineland native, Nellie, has just celebrated her 60th birthday.
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Get out of town: Spring “blink” 2013
By Margaret Wallis| gargoyle@flagler.edu Photo via 8tracks.com Little more than one week separates Flagler students from Spring Break, or “spring blink” as it has been affectionately deemed by students and faculty. In a recent survey of 50 Flagler students, cost, time and academic obligations were…
Senior Night: Men’s basketball one win shy of playoffs
By Jaycob Ammerman | gargoyle@flagler.edu
The Flagler College men’s basketball team is one win away of making their first playoffs since joining the Peach Belt Conference in 2009.
This Saturday, Mar. 2, the Saints will play Augusta State at 3:30 p.m., at the Flagler Gymnasium for a chance to play in the Peach Belt Tournament.
Taxidermist Ryan Hanley to show his unique creations at Anchor Boutique this Friday
By Ashley Goodman | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Sex, taxidermy and rock ‘n’ roll, in that order, is a typical day for Ryan Hanley, a Florida native from New Symrna Beach. Hanley delved into taxidermy a little over four years ago.
Republicans to change delivery, not message of platform
By Ryan Buffa| gargoyle@flagler.edu Photo courtesy of http://usconservatives.about.com/ >In the aftermath of the 2012 presidential election, many Republicans are looking back to November as a lesson in how to appeal to voters. Ethnic minorities, young adults and women overwhelmingly voted to re-elected President Barack Obama…
After two injuries, O’Connor working to get back onto the field this fall
By Brendan Murphy | gargoyle@flagler.edu
After two injury-prone seasons, Flagler junior Austin O’Connor is looking to bounce back next fall with the men’s soccer team.
Cafe Eleven welcomes back Peter Mulvey
By Chelsea Walsh | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Peter Mulvey brings a blend of urbanized, Irish influenced folk music to audiences around the United States and United Kingdom. Mulvey returned to Cafe Eleven for another live performance of classic covers and his popular singles.
Despite scandal, Catholics defend their faith
The Roman Catholic Church has been in the news again for more of the same — of years of child rape and abuse in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
Once news broke of retired Cardinal Roger Mahony concealing child rape and abuse by priests under his charge for more than a decade, he was relieved of all duties. Mahony’s protection of abusive priests is not he first such case in the Catholic Church.
The rise to glory: women’s basketball team sets sights on record season
By Matthew Pagels | gargoyle@flagler.edu
The final minutes couldn’t go any slower for the Flagler women’s basketball team, but when the clock hit zero, they knew Feb. 20 will be a day to remember.
After winning only two games (four overall) last season, the women’s basketball team clinched a Peach Belt Conference playoff berth for the first time ever. The team is having a turnaround season, owning a conference record of 10-8 (13-11 overall). With two games left, they have the opportunity to have a winning season for the first time in five years, according to Head Coach Lang-Montgomery.
St. Francis Director helps homeless through tough love
By Alexa Epitropoulos | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Upon first glance, the St. Francis House, a light green, two-story townhouse bursting at the seams with color, appears more like a bed and breakfast than a refuge for the homeless. The differences aren’t only skin deep.
Director Renee Morris, like the St. Francis House, proves that appearances can be deceiving. A petite, well-dressed woman with an assertive, to-the-point demeanor, Morris can be intimidating to a stranger. Closer examination reveals an individual with a profound passion for helping others.