On September 5th, a crew was sent over with paint rollers to remove North A Street’s “Black Lives Matter” mural. In 15 minutes, the mural was gone. The mural, painted in 2020, was one of several street art pieces throughout Florida that were removed at the request of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Some more of the art removed...
“Time and Place”
By Quincy Kirn At Pensacola State College, the Anna Lamar Switzer Center for Visual Arts is taking a closer look at a seldom-seen artistic form. Joe Hobbs is a mixed media artist whose exhibition consists of hand-blown and hot sculpted glass, found objects, wood, and paint. While attending art school, he enrolled into what he assumed was a stained-glass course;...
“Wheee!” the People: PSC’s Constitution Day Festivities
By Luke Tarnosky On Wednesday, September 17th, Pensacola State College held a number of activities celebrating the completion and signing of the United States Constitution. Led by PSC’s Social Sciences department, the campus was filled with history-related trivia, free pocket Constitutions, and Mister Softee’s ice cream for the campus to enjoy. However, the main event was an academic panel discussion...
Pensacola State Raises the Anchor and Sails Into Another Year of Treasured Education!
By: Lydia McAllister Seventy-seven years ago, on September 13th, Pensacola Junior College held its first classes with the initial enrollment of one hundred thirty-six students. Over the course of seven decades, it has evolved and grown into the school we now know as Pensacola State College, a name that was adopted in 2010. If you are reading this, there is...
Missed Gallery Night? Recap Here!
By Arren Joseph-White September 19th was another hit for Pensacola’s annual Gallery Night. The theme? Art of Hispanic Heritage, or Viva Pensacola. A chance to explore the diverse cultures that Latin America has to offer at a smaller scale. Foods, crafts, and music to create a vibrant and energetic atmosphere that surrounded and invited all who came. Did you miss...
Fun on the Farm: The BarnYard welcomes new arrivals
By Quincy Kirn (edits by Arren) This past summer, the folks at The BarnYard in Pace celebrated the arrival of many different farm animals. To welcome these new additions, they hosted the third annual Farm Play Day, complete with baby donkeys, goats, and a calf born the morning of August 20. On Saturday, September 13, a crowd of over 500...
Pensacola Symphony Youth Orchestra Begins Its Inaugural Season
By: Boris Gaidai This September, the newly established Youth Orchestra for the Pensacola Symphony began rehearsing for the 2025-26 season. The orchestra will play two concerts, the first on November 16th and the second on April 12th, and they will also be participating in the regular Orchestra’s 100th anniversary gala in April. The Youth Orchestra is made up of 45...
Student Discounts That Every Pirate Should Know
By Devin J. Lewis Students know college comes with more than just books and deadlines; it comes with bills, subscriptions, and constant “how do I afford this?” moments. Luckily, there are tons of discounts out there just for students. Whether you need tech, food, clothes, or entertainment, many brands and services are ready to help lighten the load. Here’s a...
‘My Melody & Kuromi’ on Netflix Displays Complex Cuteness through Stop-Motion
By Riley Glover Is it playing with fire to say that the “My Melody & Kuromi” TV series (2025) on Netflix is quietly one of the best animated releases of the year? An easy recommendation for a work of stop motion children’s animation that is a beautifully designed piece, that’s also quietly one of the most fascinating and strangest directorial...
Soccer and Volleyball – Fall Sports’ Season Preview
By Marty Camacho September 13 – After successful seasons last year, our Women’s Soccer and Volleyball teams seek to perform once again and improve from last season’s learnings. Soccer: After a strong season that saw them win the District title for the second consecutive year and make their first national tournament appearance, the Pirates are looking to perform well and...