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News September 7, 2012

“Before and After 1565” exhibit brings Native American history to life

Lost in the vast history of the nations oldest city, the Native American history is just as present here as the Spanish colonization and the legacy of Henry Flagler.

“Before and After 1565” is a participatory exhibit that explores St. Augustine’s Native American history. Contemporary artist Harrell Fletcher, Crisp-Ellert director Julie Dickover, local archeologists and Flagler College students joined together to create an interactive exhibit to bring this history to the public.

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News September 7, 2012

My week at the RNC

By Joshua Santos | gargoyle@flagler.edu

With the DNC under a spotlight, it’s easy to forget that just last week Tampa, FL hosted the safest national convention in the history of America.

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Opinion, Resolution and Independence September 7, 2012

Why is gay marriage still not legal?

“When you call yourself an Indian or a Muslim or a Christian or a European, or anything else, you are being violent. Do you see why it is violent? Because you are separating yourself from the rest of mankind. When you separate yourself by belief, by nationality, by tradition, it breeds violence. So a man who is seeking to understand violence does not belong to any country, to any religion, to any political party or partial system; he is concerned with the total understanding of mankind.” – Krishnamurti

I had no idea he was engaged, but in 2011, when I found out he married the person he had devoted his life to for the last fifteen years, I was elated. The two St. Augustine residents decided to marry for a common reason:

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News September 7, 2012

How to: Survive your freshman year

By Eliza Jordan

Okay, Saints, let’s face it— St. Augustine is probably one of the most interesting places you have situated yourselves in. And for the next four years, this little historic town is your home. Here are a few tips in successfully and happily surviving your next few years and enjoying all of your accompanying educational endeavors.

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News September 4, 2012

Flagler starts year on new ground

By Tiffanie Reynolds | gargoyle@flagler.edu

With the completion of Hanke Hall, the continuing renovations to Wiley Hall and plans for a new academic building on the property where the Communications building now sits, the college is stirring dust on projects that have been on the planning board for years.

News August 27, 2012

Cain and Bachmann speak at Tea Party event before Convention start

By Joshua Santos | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Editor’s Note: The Gargoyle’s Josh Santos is in Tampa covering the Republican National Convention.

With Tropical Storm Isaac delaying the start of the Republican National Convention, hundreds of supporters and Tea Party members gathered on Sunday evening in The River at Tampa Bay Church to hear former GOP presidential hopefuls speak.

News August 27, 2012

All work and low pay brings protesters to Tampa Bay

By Joshua Santos | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Photo by Joshua Santos

Editor’s Note: The Gargoyle’s Josh Santos is in Tampa covering the Republican National Convention.

Hundreds of protesters from all over the country gathered in Lykes Gaslight Park in Tampa’s downtown district Sunday afternoon. Many came in buses, others found out via Facebook and Twitter, and some just happened to be walking by on a cloudy Sunday afternoon. Yet the majority of the people agreed they were tired of working (in many cases multiple jobs) for little pay.