politics

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….



St. Augustine locals garner support for Israel

By Hannah Bleau | gargoyle@flagler.edu As the tension between Palestine and Israel continues to stir debate among Americans, activist groups are rallying support for both sides. Recently, some St. Augustine locals demonstrated their support for Israel. I was driving past the corner of 312 and Old…


The Unaffordable Don’t Care Act

The media is packed with information on the new healthcare bill, commonly known as ObamaCare. Despite the complexity of the law, new statistics are coming out suggesting that millennials are actually not signing up.




Comeback America Initiative’s David Walker calls for holding government accountable

By Matthew Goodman | gargoyle@flagler.edu

David Walker, the founder and CEO of the Comeback America Initiative, says its time that the public holds its government accountable. Walker, who spoke at the March 26 Flagler College Forum on Government and Public Policy, emphasized the government’s lack of economic progress over the past 12 years. “We are a leader but not (in) the dominant position we used to have,” he said.


ObamaCare and college students

By Hannah Bleau | gargoyle@flagler.edu

The world notoriously stereotypes college students as sedentary. Life consists of sleeping in, eating pizza and free doughnuts, wasting money, and half-caring about school. But this stereotype isn’t always true. Many students are faced with many obstacles that they need to overcome, and by no doubt, need all the help they can get. One of the biggest obstacles has been health care, and many college students are wondering about this big question: Is ObamaCare going to hurt or help college students?