By Holly Hearn Public lands not only tell the story of how the United States came to be, but also the country’s struggles with race and other difficult parts of the past. The Gettysburg National Military Park teaches visitors about the Civil War, and St….
By Sophia Cardona Hedrick Smith is a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning former New York Times reporter and editor, and Emmy award-winning producer and correspondent. Throughout his career, he has earned the title of one of America’s most distinguished journalists. Some of his published books include Who Stole the…
By Nancy Huang Florida’s emergency fund was originally designed to help communities recover from hurricanes and floods. Today it sits at the center of a political and moral backlash as Gov. Ron DeSantis spends nearly $600 million on immigration enforcement and a massive Everglades detention…
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…
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…
By Logan Johnson Gatorade bottles and racial slurs flew across the campus green as tension bubbled throughout the sea of students. On Feb. 28, famous right-wing media personality and Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk visited Florida State University as part of his “American Comeback”…
By Logan Michael A sterile, narrowing hallway united by a small, humble door frame was all that separated me from a horror I couldn’t imagine. A horror I could only meet in the headlines, the textbooks, and the anecdotes of inspiring figures. A horror I,…
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By Emily Braunstein Chuck Todd, former NBC News’ chief political analyst for nearly two decades, visited Flagler College on March 11, 2025. He was part of Flagler College’s Forum on Government and Public Policy, where journalists and commentators are invited to speak on politics, government…
By Logan Michael Emile Paz, an LGBTQ student studying social psychology at Florida State University, spent their fall 2024 semester dorming with several homophobic roommates, despite opting into the University’s LGBTQ housing program. Because all housing placements are made at the discretion of the university…