politics

“Big Beautiful Budget” To Ban Immigration, DEI and Abortion Services

By Sophia Cardona On Sept. 9, the Jacksonville community spoke out against city council member Rory Diamond’s proposed “Big Beautiful Budget” amendment, which seeks to eliminate city funding for undocumented immigrants, abortion services and diversity, equity and inclusion programs.  The Jacksonville City Council held the…


Photo Essay: Parade and Protest Split Capital in Two

Editor’s note: Gargoyle reporter Logan Johnson spent summer 2025 interning in Washington D.C. at the Laslo Congressional Bureau. She sent in this essay chronicling her experiences at Trump’s 250th military anniversary parade and the protests that surrounded it. By Logan Johnson WASHINGTON D.C. — June…






Reproductive Health Services Here at Flagler: What You Need to Know!

By Sarah Ellis Reproductive health has always been a heavy subject but in recent years, it has become an integral part of the cultural zeitgeist among young people, who are becoming increasingly active politically and socially.  The same political awareness permeates the female student population…



Political races draw mixed emotions

By Max Charles and Ariel Thomas| gargoyle@flagler.edu No matter who wins this year’s presidential election, it’s clear that 2016 will be remembered as one of the most politically charged. When asked this week about Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, voters don’t hesitate to blast them both….