Stories

A reject of society

Thoughts from a punk rocker By Cal Colgan | gargoyle@flagler.edu “Creep into town and it’s not long before I start to roam. Seek out the patches on the punks—maybe a band I know. I betcha in five minutes time we find that we know All…


These boots were made for splashing…

A great pair of rain boots can ensure that a rainstorm will not put a damper on your style. Since we live in Florida, this is a fashion must.

Rain boots have always been a staple in women’s wardrobes. The new styles are meant to be bright, bold, funky and fun, so don’t take yourself too seriously when wearing them. Go splash around a little.



Student wins free plane ticket

Photo by Matthew Boyle


By Michael Mandaro | gargoyle@flagler.edu

CHECK THE VIDEO OUT here.

Junior Communication major Bailey Latham won the $450 dollar plane ticket after completing the President’s Survey.

Latham was selected randomly from a pool of 973 Flagler College students who had completed either the National Survey of Student Engagement or the Student Satisfaction Inventory.



Clean without hurting the environment

By Haley M. Walker | hwalker@flagler.edu
Photo illustration by Hahau Yisrael

Student Mallory McCagg recently began cleaning locals’ houses in her spare time. She does it not only to earn money, but for the benefit of the world.

McCagg owns Squeaky Green Cleaning, a business specializing in the national trend of “green cleaning.” According to the Green Cleaning Network, the process can be defined as a way to clean by using natural alternatives to chemically based products and other sustainable supplies and equipment.



Anniversary looks to help local economy

St. Augustine hopes to attract vistors to celebrate 450 years

By Erica Eding | eeding@flagler.edu
Photo by Erica Eding

PHOTO CAPTION: The statue of Pedro Menendez, the founder of St. Augustine, stands outside the Lightner Museum downtown.

A party is rarely serious business. St. Augustine’s 450th anniversary, on the other hand, could bring millions of dollars in revenue to a city that is suffering from the decline in tourism.
The city is hoping to attract national and even international visitors to the event. But during an economic downturn, tourists will need an incentive to travel and spend money. For this reason, city officials have begun planning for a state of the art experience.


Locals fear continued foreclosure problems

By Ben McLeod | bmcleod@flagler.edu

St. Augustine residents agree President Obama’s stimulus package will do very little to help the real estate market, especially foreclosures.

Eric Larson, St. Augustine resident and Flagler College graduate, was given 10 days notice to move out of his apartment and find a new place to live.


Immigrants offered new route to citizenship

By Julie Hirshan | jhirshan@flagler.edu

The military currently accepts immigrants with student or work visas to join the service, but will now start actively recruiting those with medical, language or other specialized skills, offering them the opportunity to become naturalized citizens in as little as six months.