Stories

Author warns of dangers of toxic chemicals

By Brianna Kurzynowski | gargoyle@flagler.edu The Toms River Chemical Plant was a source of pride in one New Jersey town until investigators discovered that toxic chemicals from the plant had likely caused a spike in childhood cancers. The plant had remained in operation for more…


Matt Clark: The last of a family legacy

By Wesley Wilcox | gargoyle@flagler.edu For Flagler basketball player Matt Clark, being the youngest hasn’t just been about living up to the expectations of a historic basketball family, but being able to put the final touches on a legacy. The Clark family has been one…


Setting the example: Point guard inspires team

By Alex Strom | gargoyle@flagler.edu DeAsha Campbell has a gift. That’s what her grandfather told her when she was child. She hasn’t forgotten it. “My grandfather believed that God gives gifts to everyone, and mine was to play ball, so I didn’t want to waste…


Flagler baseball looks to build off last year’s success

By Troy MacNeill | gargoyle@flagler.edu In 2015, the Flagler College baseball team had one of its best seasons ever. Head Coach David Barnett is pushing for even greater success this year. “I hope the returning players got a taste of winning and are hungry for…


Poetic quest for slithering beasts of the Everglades

By Lindsay Tahan | gargoyle@flagler.edu To some, the Burmese pythons are slimy, perhaps even terrifying and somewhat mysterious creatures. But to Jack Merwin, they are a thing of beauty. “Silent invaders of the Everglades – quiet killers from far away.” That’s how he described the…





Living Simply: Lessons from growing up on a sailboat

By Julie Householder | gargoyle@flagler.edu  My father taught me how to swim with a mask and snorkel before he was able to convince me to ride a bike without training wheels. I learned how to drive a 39-foot sailboat before I learned how to drive a…