Flagler College

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…


Millennials and politics don’t always mix

By Brianna Kurzynowski | gargoyle@flagler.edu Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram are vital sources of information for today’s millennials. In fact, about a third of 18- to 29-year-olds say social networking sites are the most helpful source of information about the upcoming presidential election, the Pew Research…


Players “follow his every word”

By Alex Strom | gargoyle@flagler.edu Kyle Cregan has settled into his new job as assistant basketball coach at Flagler College after six years at Florida State University. “I haven’t found the transition to be too hard at all,” said Cregan. “Anytime you’re getting to know…



Students want to explore world despite terrorist attacks

By Susan Boswell and Taylor Long | gargoyle@flagler.edu Three major terrorist strikes in the past year, including the Nov. 13 attacks in Paris which left 130 dead and 368 injured, have shaken travelers worldwide. But many college students are undeterred and want to study abroad…


Full-time student, part-time author

By Brianna Kurzynowski | gargoyle@flagler.edu Imagine, writing and publishing your own novel before you graduate high school. Allison Struck, junior at Flagler College, did just that. Struck began writing her novel, Love’s Beach, when she was in the sixth grade. While in middle school, she…


Four-Legged Friends Reduce Stress

By Julie Householder | gargoyle@flagler.edu The pressure of final exams and end of semester chaos was a heavy weight on the shoulders of Elena Mercadante and Megan Williams. That was immediately gone as soon as they began petting Brady. Brady is one of the therapy…



Prepping for Graduation – How to Find Opportunities

By Rhian Franchebois | gargoyle@flagler.edu As a senior graduating in Spring of 2016, I face the impending reality of going out into the “real world”. One of the major concerns I have is the fact that I need a job. Although I personally have no…


Burrito blues at Chipotle

By Jamie Coulson and Jeff Batt | gargoyle@flagler.edu Chipotle Mexican Grill, the fast-food restaurant with a cult-like following, has taken a beating in recent weeks. Its stock has plunged by 21 percent since Oct. 13 over concerns about lower-than-expected earnings and slowing sales. And that’s…