Stories
Flagler College is ahead of the curve; bans “synthetic marijuana”
By Amber Jurgensen | gargoyle@flagler.edu
A new policy regarding nonprescription and illegal drugs at Flagler College bans the use or possession of synthetic marijuana, which could end in expulsion or suspension, according to an e-mail sent out to students in October.
Flagler College Gargoyle goes to Washington for Rally To Restore Sanity
By Michael Newberger | gargoyle@flagler.edu
The Gargoyle went to Washington D.C. for the Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear hosted by John Stewart. Over 200,000 people attended the rally and the event featured comedy and music from artists such as The Roots and Kid Rock.
Men’s soccer carries momentum into playoffs
By Keith Hayes | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Head coach John Lynch of the men’s soccer team says he likes to have momentum heading into the opening round of the Peach Belt Tournament.
“It’s our third year in a row heading into the postseason with a five game winning streak; it shows the depth of the team,” Lynch said.
Ska band brings humor & horns to Northeast Florida
By Cal Colgan | jcolgan@flagler.edu
With blasting brass and pounding percussion, General Tso’s Fury enjoy a small-but-dedicated following in the Northeast Florida music scene. But although the six-piece ska band from Fernandina Beach are no strangers to the stage, they are adamant about keeping their performances fun for their fans.
My scientific adventure
By Lauren Belcher | cbelcher@flagler.edu
As an environmental science student at a Liberal Arts college, I don’t get much experience in my field.
To combat this loss of information and resources, I decided to head down to Ponce Inlet, Fla. and check out the Marine Science Center. I can honestly say I learned more in two and a half hours at the center than I have in the six science courses I’ve taken at Flagler College.
What Will We Do On Sundays?
By Danny Lombard | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Sunday morning, wake up eat breakfast, sit down on my couch, watch football, drink beer and eat all day long while watching football. This might not be happening next season.
War creates violent behavior in our veterans
By Cal Colgan | jcolgan@flagler.edu
My cousin – let’s call him “Bill” – is a piece of garbage. It’s hard to be the “black sheep” in a family of eccentrics, but Bill accomplished that feat. After years of drug abuse and a caustic marriage with his high school sweetheart that ended in divorce, Bill left his ex-wife and children and signed up for the Army National Guard.
He thought going to Iraq would transform him into a decent human being, but he ended up in Fallujah in 2007, when it was largely held by the Iraqi insurgency.
On Campus News Briefs
Flagler celebrates Day of Hope
By Kelly Gibbs | kgibbs@flagler.edu
Shining a light on suicide awareness
By Tiffanie Reynolds | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Flagler students crazy about Glee
By Kayla Ward | gargoyle@flagler.edu
A New Haven for the Smaller Artist
By Eugenia Tavarez | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Among the many art galleries, boutiques,and shops of St. Augustine, Tracy Davis and Sherry Crotts opened Artland with a vision of something more personal, retro chic and full of good vibes for the small-time artist and adventurous customer.