By Kyra Pooley It was my first time home since my mom’s diagnosis: the doctors said she had a rare form of stage four appendix cancer. I’d never even heard of that. But it’d spread to just about every other organ in her abdomen, turning…
Flagler College Gargoyle students who returned home in March because of the the coronavirus continued writing stories in their communities like this story from Archer Lodge, N.C. By Cameron Gurgainus | gargoyle@flagler.edu In the small town of Archer Lodge, N.C., local businesses have it rough due…
By Sabrina Penton As the oldest city in the United States, St. Augustine’s foundation is facing huge threats. Prone to flooding because of low-lying areas and drainage issues, it doesn’t take much but a light rainfall to cause problems. “We know if we have hurricanes,…
By Lauren Piskothy | gargoyle@flagler.edu With the bat of an eye I’ve gone from the freedom of independent college living to taking Zoom classes in my childhood bedroom. But, at the very least, I have a room of my own, and for that I should be…
By Maiya Mahoney | gargoyle@flagler.edu A deafening silence looms on St. George Street in St. Augustine, Fla. No guitar melodies flow out of local restaurants. Museums showcasing the history and culture of America’s oldest city remain closed. As the world faces the coronavirus pandemic, many people…
By Ally Wall Crayons scattered all over desks. Scraps of construction paper on the floor like confetti. Tiny puddles of Elmer’s covering the desks waiting to be peeled off. Artwork of all colors hanging on the walls. Laughter spilling from under the door, creativity running…
By Kayla McManama For Morgan Murphy, a senior on Flagler’s softball team, news that the rest of their season had been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic—because of a unique family connection—hit home in an unexpected way. “I started crying because I have a twin sister…
St. Augustine police officers Steven Fischer and Caroline Drouin represent the city as outreach coordinators to address issues within the homeless community. (Photo by Peter Willott) By: Stephanie Pulido Homelessness in St. Augustine is a phenomenon visibly seen by the public eye. But there is…
By Maiya Mahoney When it comes to healing and tough times, dogs may be the best medicine. A cure that comes with wagging tails and sloppy, wet kisses, many have turned to pet adoption during the global outbreak of COVID-19. With social distancing guidelines leading…
By Erin Brady | gargoyle@flagler.edu The one thing on everybody’s mind at the moment is the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping not only the nation, but the world as well. Touted as the worst pandemic to hit the United States since the H1N1 virus in 2009, the effects…