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Words of hope for those reintegrating from incarceration

By Keeli Scarlett For many formerly incarcerated individuals, reintegrating into society can prove itself to be a tough journey. That’s why some Flagler College students are sending encouraging words to those on the long road back. Flagler College Student Government Association’s Public Service Committee held…


Flagler’s zero tolerance policy repealed

    By Sarah Smith | gargoyle@flagler.edu Flagler College’s zero-tolerance drug policy, which has been in place since the college was first opened in the 60s, has been repealed. In its place, the school is implementing a new policy where the amount and type of drug…


Urgent mission: A new science building

By Brianna Kurzynowski | gargoyle@flagler.edu Fundraising for a new science building at Flagler College should be a top priority, according to the college’s 2016-2021 strategic plan. Such a building would make the college more attractive to students interested in so-called STEM fields, which science, technology,…


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…




Top 10 ways to deal with homesickness in college

By Jordan Puyear | gargoyle@flagler.edu Graphic by Heather Seidel | gargoyle@flagler.edu  Skype is your friend: For when calling your parents is just not enough, Skype is a great way to see your family, while give you a sense of being home. Spending some time seeing familiar…


Ten campus events you should definitely attend

  By Heather Seidel | gargoyle@flagler.edu     With the end of the semester swiftly approaching, there’s no better way to de-stress/distract yourself from final projects than to attend the awesome activities happening right outside of your classroom. Win prizes, eat free food and network with fellow…


Go Local: Go Crave

By Heather Seidel | gargoyle@flagler.edu Andres and Renee, owners of Crave Food Truck, are determined to start a movement. Their mission? To supply sustainable, healthy and colorful and food to the St. Augustine community.        


Soccer star trades in cleats for track shoes

By Chelsea Commodari | gargoyle@flagler.edu When Thomas Gallitz arrived on campus in 2013, his plan was to play soccer. Two years later, you can find him sprinting short distances alongside the newly established track and field team. It was upon the recommendation of Track and…