Bible study group bridges religion and sexual orientation
By Tiffanie Reynolds | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Anthony Coy realized he was attracted to other men about the same time he became attracted to God, and it’s been a conflicting battle ever since.
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Flagler college prepares for construction after city approves academic building
By Tiffanie Reynolds | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Gaining the approval of the city commission in a 3-2 vote, the plans for a new academic classroom building still have a way to go before the first brick can be laid.
Muslim student responds to ignorance, reacts with tolerance
By Sarah Williamson | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Photo by Sarah Williamson
Bunder Shageer’s face differs significantly from the Muslim man on the cover of Newsweek last month. The magazine revealed a close-up of a male rioter spitting violently in protest of an American-made film, “Innocence of Muslims.” The headline, in bold print, titled “Muslim Rage.”
Flagler wins city approval to construct new academic building
Flagler College has the go ahead to build a new academic building on the site of its current Communication Building after a marathon St. Augustine City Commission meeting Oct. 8.
The commission approved Flagler’s request in a 3-2 vote during a seven hour meeting. The building will actually be three two-story interconnected buildings built in a style to model the surrounding historic preservation district.
Minor leagues hold dreams for Flagler men’s baseball players
By Eric Albury | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Former pitcher for the Flagler College Saints, Jonathan Armold has just completed his first season of Minor League Baseball pitching for the Milwaukee Brewer’s affiliate in the Arizona League.
Jillian Unitas, granddaughter of NFL great, won’t mind seeing Brees break record
By Jaycob Ammerman | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Johnny Unitas’ streak of 47 consecutive games with a touchdown pass is an enduring NFL record that stood for more than a half century.
On Sunday, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees just might break the record. And that would be fine with Jillian Unitas, the granddaughter of the late NFL Hall of Fame quarterback.
New year, new team, new expectations for men’s basketball
By Latesha Johnson | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Photo by Dylan Busse
As the season slowly approaches, the Flagler men’s basketball team is preparing for what is expected to be a turnaround year for the Saints.
Juggling Act: Finding balance between a special-needs daughter and a soccer team
By Marissa Strawn | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Juggling a demanding profession with a strong family life is challenging for anyone, but a day in the life of Teddy Meyer may be more hectic than many caneven imagine.
Teddy Meyer is in his eighth season as the head women’s soccer coach at FlaglerCollege and up until the summer of last year, his seemingly chaotic life was relatively normal for any collegiate coach; daily practices, recruiting duties, scouting reports, then putting all coaching aside to go home to a wife and son.
Sea turtle efforts see results along local coastlines
By Phil Sunkel | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Diana Justice is seeing results.
For the last 10 years she has been protecting sea turtle nests along the St. Augustine Beach. Every morning she wakes up and joins a small group of dedicated volunteers to patrol the beaches from Anastasia State Park to Crescent Beach looking for sea turtle nests.
International pop artist Romero Britto brings his colorful message to Flagler
By Ryan Buffa | gargoyle@flagler.edu
International artist Romero Britto spoke at Flagler College on Sept. 27 about his artwork and the hope to be a catalyst for positive change in the world.