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Sports February 16, 2009

Jags release Taylor


By Clayton Coffman | ccoffman@flagler.edu

Fred Taylor, an 11-year veteran, has been released by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Taylor, the 16th leading rusher in NFL history, was due $6 million next season so the move comes as no surprise. The decision to cut Taylor paves the way for Maurice Jones-Drew to become the full-time starter. Jones-Drew had already started to get more of the load last season due to Taylor’s injuries.

The Jaguars may consider trying to re-sign the 33-year-old running back to a lesser contract.

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February 16, 2009

CD Review: Paper Scissors Rocketpack


By Holly Elliott | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Paper Scissors Rocketpack is an indie rock band from Pensacola, Florida. Former singer of the Cripple Lilies, front man and songwriter Chad Bishop has taken a new approach to his songs of layered texture with lines reminiscent of something out of a book of classic poetry. Returning with a new sound, but not a new message, Paper Scissor Rocketpack brings Bishop’s poignant storytelling to a wider audience with the new pop-infused album Escapist vs. Exit.

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February 12, 2009

CD Review: Joel Rakes


By Holly Elliott | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Joel Rakes is an American singer-songwriter based out of Delaware. His musical style is influenced by artists like Sufjan Stevens and Iron and Wine, with its folky sound appearing airy and naturalistic. This is why his recent album, released in May 2008, is aptly named A Sudden Change in the Atmosphere.

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Arts & Entertainment February 12, 2009

The history behind the heart and roses


By Holly Elliott | gargoyle@flagler.edu

When Valentine’s Day is mentioned, no doubt the idea of romance pops into your head.

The holiday as we know it is wrought with hearts, love-delivering cherubs and, of course, enough candy to feed a small village. However, the idealized day of love actually stems from far darker roots than most modern day couples would expect. Valentine’s Day wasn’t always a celebration of sexual chemistry and dinner at an expensive French restaurant.

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Video February 5, 2009

STUDIO G: The Faces of Flagler Episode 1


By Gian Louis Thompson and Ashley Muller | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Photo by Matthew Boyle

Assistant Online Editor Gian Louis Thompson and Gargoyle Online staff writer Ashley Muller interview the unique people in the Flagler College community in Studio G’s newest podcast series, “The Faces of Flagler.” In the first episode, Gian Louis and Ashley interview Student Government Association President Kaitlyn Mairs.

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News February 4, 2009

Deputy NBC political director speaks at Flagler


By Andrew Sherwood | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Mark Murray, deputy political director at NBC news was under the spotlight at Flagler College auditorium forum series on Jan. 27. Murray spoke about the future of the Republican Party after their defeat in the Nov. 2008 presidential election.

Murray graduated from University of Texas at Austin in 1996 and has since embarked on a successful career as reporter for political magazines and newspapers in Washington, D.C. Murray also wrote for MSNBC.com’s political blog and appears frequently on national television channels as an on-air political analyst.

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On Campus February 4, 2009

Compelling film coming soon


By Gargoyle Staff | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Flagler College will host two 55-minute screenings of “Journey to Freedom,” a documentary that profiles the lives and stories of an American couple who traveled to Europe to help Jews and anti-Nazi dissidents escape the wrath of Adolf Hitler and the Gestapo.

Academy Award Winner Deborah Shaffer directed “Journey to Freedom.” After the screenings, Executive Produce Artemis Joukowsky will speak and answer audience questions.