By Phillip C. Sunkel IV psunkel@flagler.edu
Our footprints in the sand mark the direction of a drunken story tale,
Our bodies clenched together to support our inebriated minds.
Another step towards the car only leads to another, and another,
By Angela Daidone | gargoyle@flagler.edu
In the words of the composed yet comedic Sifu Jasper Green, Kung Fu and boxing instructor at Flagler College, “anyone can fight” and that’s why his class offers the opportunity to learn more than just self-defense.
“It isn’t about being in the ring fighting, it’s about being a better person,” Green said.
By Kayla Ward | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Christine Young, a Flagler College junior, finds herself juggling school and work as she assists with the planning of various events for Go Fish, a clothing franchise in downtown St. Augustine.
Young has been a part-time sales associate of Go Fish for a year. Go Fish is a missions-based fair trade company that sells clothing, accessories and home décor among other items made by artisans in developing countries. The store and its employees get involved with the community through different events.
By Stephanie Seltzer | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Yoga focuses on the physical and mental part of your body, making it an activity favored among students at Flagler.
“I love yoga because it relaxes my body and muscles and gives me a great workout at the same time,” said senior Amanda Cassella. “I have a hard time making it to the scheduled classes because I have such a hectic schedule.”
By Keith Hayes | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Head men’s soccer Coach John Lynch says he likes to have players from all around the world on his team. But more and more he’s balanced that with local talent.
“It’s great because 10 years ago there weren’t really any players from this area,” Lynch said. “But now every year there are players that can play at the college level.”
By Taylor Laskoski| gargoyle@flagler.edu
Photo by Karen Hudgins
Flagler College volleyball Coach Taylor Mott said that even though Saturday’s conference win against Montevallo put the team’s destiny in their own hands, being able to help a local St. Augustine cancer patient Ashley Daniel meant more than anything.
“It is such an amazing feeling to be able to help someone, especially someone as near and dear to us as Ashley is,” Mott said.
By Mari Pothier | gargoyle@flagler.edu
After winning their last two matches, the Flagler women’s volleyball team is ranked No. 2 according to the most resent NCAA Division II Southeast Region poll.
Leading the Peach Belt Conference with an 8-1 record, the Saints have been going strong and have won nine-out-of-their-last-11 matches.
By Tiffanie Reynolds | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Photos by Tiffanie Reynolds
Even after Flagler sophomore Alexandra Evans moved away from her Pennsylvania hometown, she was still bullied by old classmates through her MySpace account. What began as a few sarcastic comments on her pictures turned into Evans being forced to turn her profile private from everyone.
By Ryan Buffa and Kristin McIntosh | gargoyle@flagler.edu
The recent suicide of a Rutgers University student opened the eyes of Flagler College students and spread conversations around the country. To raise awareness about the dangers of cyber bullying and the ongoing discrimination of homosexuals, many Flagler College students showed support by wearing purple on Oct. 20.
Club Unity of Flagler College chose to join in a nationwide movement called “Sprit Day” where supporters of LGBT rights could wear purple to show their support.
By Lindsay Christovich | lchristovich@flagler.edu
Photos submitted by Lindsay Christovich
Owned and operated by Steve and Amy Fitt, GOLDFINCH’s mission is to “offer chic, one of a kind, unique pieces at prices that leave enough money for that night on the town,” Amy said.
In March 2009 GOLDFINCH boutique, a woman’s boutique, opened at 67 San Marco Avenue, Suite A, in the historic uptown district of St. Augustine.