By Matthew Boyle | MBoyle@flagler.edu
Flagler students voiced their concerns on Health Care Reform. Kyle Rogers doesn’t want others to have pay for him. Jonathan Hooper fears universal health care. Ryan Palm thinks the U.S. is behind the curve.
By Tyler Grimes | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Photo by Phil Sunkel
We’ve all heard President Obama say he thinks health care should be a right for every American. I don’t think the government should be in the business of mandating the purchase of any good or service.
So what’s next? Will swimming pools, cars and house cleaners be “rights?” No, but like health insurance, they would improve our lives. If you cannot afford something, it is not the government’s responsibility to provide it.
By Gargoyle Staff | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Photo Illustration by Gena Anderson
With the Health Care Reform circus going on in Washington, we decided to find what matters to Flagler College students and the greater St. Augustine community.
The Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 was passed by Congress and signed by the President. Like it or not, the bill will effect you and you need to know about it’s components.
We delved into the rumors and determined what’s true and what’s false. This is Health Care 101: What you may not know about Health Care Reform.
By Lauren Belcher | cbelcher@flagler.edu
Graphic by Katie Davis
The number one thing that anyone – not just students – should know about the Health Care Reform bill is that it will affect them now, in September and then permanently in 2014.
Another important note: everyone will be affected differently. The bill affects a college student differently than an elderly man on Medicare or a sick child.
These are the top five things that an 18 to 26-year-old should know:
By Matthew Boyle | mboyle@flagler.edu
Illustration by Ellen Gambrell
St. Johns River Community College freshman and self-described conservative and agnostic Canyon Molitor finds it difficult to be involved with the local Tea Party movement because he isn’t religious.
Molitor, 18, said other conservatives don’t make him feel welcome among their ranks. He backs conservative and Tea Party views on health care and taxation, but other faith-based conservative issues turn him off.
By Erica England | gargoyle@flagler.edu
To close out Women’s History Month, Flagler College Career Services, along with Assistant Professor Dr. Casey Welch, and Academic Affairs presented a two hour long screening and discussion on film clips that focused on the struggles women face as they fight for equal rights.
The Portrayals of Women in Film screening and discussion was even more prevalent due to the fact that March marked the 90th anniversary of the signing of the 19th Amendment, which gave women in the United States the right to vote.
By Erica Andrew | gargoyle@flagler.edu
This year, the Student Government Association is holding “Dodge for Dogs and Kitties” which will help efforts to finding animals a good home. This event will not only raise money and awareness, but students will be having fun playing dodgeball and supporting a good cause.
“Our goal is to raise awareness to help give to a worthy cause, plus its fun, were working hard to brings students together,” said Stephanie Hyland, SGA first chair of community service.
By Bo Culkeen | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Flagler just wrapped up another amazing football season after defeating the UNF Ospreys in a nail biter. The Saints trailed for most of what was one of the best games in Flagler history.
With three seconds left in the fourth quarter, Saints quarterback Gavin Richardson threw a bomb deep down the field to a crowded end zone. Somehow, from out of the crowd, Antonio Marconi managed to catch the pigskin after it was deflected off of a UNF defenders helmet.
By Desiree Hahn | gargoyle@flagler.edu
The Student Juried Exhibition consisted of paintings, drawings, sculptures, photography and graphic design pieces.
On opening night, April 2, several attendees enjoyed viewing the variety of artwork by talented Flagler College students. The pieces were neatly and cohesively displayed around the gallery encouraging an interesting walk about the room.
By Desiree Hahn | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Visit the Gourmet Hut for an exquisite outing and enjoy a pleasurable meal consisting of a variety of meal options including bagels, sandwiches and salads. Enjoy a scrumptious sandwich to order or try a Breakfast Burrito from the all day breakfast menu.
I recommend the Avocado Delight, at only $4.95, it’s a delicious meal including an avocado sandwich, a side of tortilla chips and choice from variety of hummus dips. Meals are reasonably priced, averaging about $5 to $6 per meal.