Shauna Cook The Corsair Today (Nov. 4) was the first match for the NJCAA REGION State Championship for the Lady Pirates. They played Hillsborough CC which ended in a 4 set loss, 19-25, 19-25, 28-26, 21-25. “Hats off to Hillsborough,” Head Coach Chris Laird said. “They played better than we did and deserved to win.” Even with...
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November 3, 2011February 9, 2017Arts and Entertainment
The triumphant return of the world’s fastest hedgehog!
Sonic Generations By SEGA and SONIC TEAM Genre: Action-Adventure Rating: Everyone (Comic Violence) Another homage to old-school gaming sees us return to our favorite blue hedgehog and his friends on a strange yet very humorous and self-referential journey through time, as Sonic of old and of new finally meet! A malevolent being, intruding upon what...
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November 2, 2011February 9, 2017Arts and Entertainment
A great exploration game with a unique, dark atmosphere
Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet By Shadow Planet Productions and Fuelcell Games Genre: Action-Adventure/Metroidvania! Rating: Everyone! Yet another wonderful exploration title in the vein of that blended genre that’s come to be known, over the years, as Metroidvania, Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet features exactly what its title would suggest; a Shadow Planet that twists and corrupts...
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November 1, 2011February 9, 2017Arts and Entertainment
Two entirely different ‘scary’ games; is either worth your time?
Halloween Games With the Halloween season just behind us, I thought it best to look at a couple of games that have that ‘scary’ theme about them. Be warned: they couldn’t be more different! One of them deals directly with that most beloved (to some) of holidays and is quite whimsical and funny, as per...
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October 31, 2011October 31, 2011Sports
Kick Off for the Basketball Season: Green and White Games
Shauna Cook The Corsair Pensacola State Lady Pirates and Pirates kicked off the season with their Green and White Game Oct. 20. The Lady Pirates kicked it off with their game at 4 p.m. The Green Team took the win 44-42. Head Coach for the Green Team was Marcie Grace and Assistant Coach was Katherine...
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October 31, 2011October 31, 2011Sports
“Sophomore Night” Victory for the Lady Pirates
Shauna Cook The Corsair Victory for the Lady Pirates against Gulf Coast College Oct. 19 in a 3 set win; 25-14, 25-20, and 25-16… The night started off honoring the 4 Sophomores that have been a HUGE contribute to the Lady Pirates success this season. Karson Hinds; setter, graduated from Niceville High School and...
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October 31, 2011October 31, 2011Sports
Another Win for Lady Pirates
PENSACOLA STATE vs FAULKNER STATE “Sun chiefs” The Lady Pirates take the win Thurs. night, Oct. 6, in a 3 set match beating the Sun chiefs 25-15, 25-12, and 25-18. “I’m happy we won and we played hard,” said Tara Vatter-#13, “We’ve been practicing a lot and it shows.” All of the...
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October 27, 2011October 27, 2011Sports
The Guidry Girls
Shauna Cook The Corsair No, you’re not seeing double this year on the volleyball court. It’s actually the Guidry sisters, sophomore Emily and freshman Sarah. And if they look familiar, their sister Jessica played here in 2008-2009. When Sarah graduates next year, the event will mark five years straight with a Guidry on the volleyball...
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October 27, 2011October 27, 2011Sports
Sports injury? help is a call away
Shauna Cook The Corsair The Pensacola State College Training Center started a sports injury hotline two months ago for Pensacola State College students, faculty, staff, and the community. “It’s a 24/7 hotline,” said Deb Lee, head trainer of the Training Center. The hotline has three licensed trainers: Deb Lee, Melissa McShan, and Lacey Toth, who...
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October 27, 2011October 27, 2011Sports
Pirates welcome new trainer
Shauna Cook The Corsair Melissa McShan is the Pirates’ new physical trainer. She got her Bachelors in Kinesiology at University of Northern Texas and her Masters Degree of Science in Sports Management from Southern Mississippi. She did internships and worked at Clemson, Jacksonville State University, and Alabama. “I got to work with the WNBA Detroit...