Grads have trouble finding jobs
By Danielle Lazard | gargoyle@flagler.edu
A college degree can only get you so far, especially these days. In this economy it is becoming increasingly harder and harder to find a job after college.
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Transfer student brings Toms Shoes to campus
By Caroline Young | cyoung1@flagler.edu
Sophomore Josh Weaver transferred to Flagler College with high hopes of making a difference on campus. Plans are in the works for Flagler’s first year with a Toms Shoes club.
Flagler Surf Team starts off with a win
By Gian Louis Thompson and Dan Greene | gargoyle@flagler.edu
The Flagler College surf team looked to continue its success on Oct.17 at its second contest.
“We have a solid ‘A’ team and a solid ‘B’ team,” said team manager Adam Muller. “We usually don’t lose contests. We are going to win.”
Men’s soccer loses close match in Peach Belt
By Matthew Osterhouse | gargoyle@flagler.edu
The Flagler College Saints (7-4-1, 4-1-0 PBC) lost to the Lander University Bearcats (5-4-1, 2-0-1 PBC) 1-0 on Saturday night, ending the Saints’ six-match winning streak and receiving their first Peach Belt Conference loss.
The Saints outshot the Bearcats 16-9, had more possession and better scoring chances, but could not finish in front of the goal.
The game was tense from the start. Lander, the preseason favorite to win the conference, disrupted Flagler’s possession play early and forced long balls as the teams probed for chances to score.
Prof. pits Gandhi against bin Laden
By Cal Colgan | jcolgan@flagler.edu
Illustration by Hahau Yisrael
Dr. James Rowell couldn’t disagree more with Osama bin Laden’s methods, but he thinks it’s important that we study their popularity.
Car-less victims: Most auto theft victims leave keys in unlocked car
By Matthew Boyle | mboyle@flagler.edu
Photo by Matthew Boyle
Flagler student JD Bray could have prevented his car from getting stolen with the simple click of lock, but he shouldn’t feel that bad. He’s not alone.
New record label gives home to local artists
By Emily Hoover | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Photo by Josh Weaver
Next to the White Lion bar and grill, in a little blue historic house that used to be a toy store, three music lovers create music for the independent record label The Spot Records.
Founded in April 2009 by local punk rocker Joe Moody, producer Shaun Strong and self-described “numbers cruncher” Stephen Kussmaul, The Spot Records aims to organize local music, promote independence and reach out to artists all over the country.
Harley dealer revs up for ‘Hog Rally’
By Jill Houser | gargoyle@flagler.edu
As 4,000 Harley Davidson motorcycles are expected to flood the streets of St. Augustine this month, many small businesses might miss a big economic opportunity.
Allen Good, owner of Harley Davidson of St. Augustine, does not think the city embraced the upcoming Hog Rally as well as they should have.
YiTrinity pushes local music scene to higher level
By Ashley Wermick | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Director of YiTrinity Ray Eme had one mission in mind when he took office: provide St. Augustine with a place to start a music scene. Eme is a Flagler junior who became director December 2008.
YiTrinity is located at Trinity Church on the corner of St. George and King streets. The organization is a ‘music venue with a message.’
CD Review: Daisy Brand New
By Charlie Manno | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Excited does not begin to describe how I felt as I held the new Brand New album in my hands. Completely beside myself with pure joy? Yeah, that’s a little closer. The point is, I’d been waiting for Daisy ever since the last note of The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me finished its last echo around my skull. I sit back before I tear off the cellophane wrapping the CD case and marvel at the maturation of Brand New as a band.