Tim Ajmani The Corsair My final line in the Tim Tebow article that I wrote last September referenced the fact that Tebow’s blown-up image of the “perfect” person created by the media would cause a certain backlash. I’d say now is a good time to revisit it. Tim Tebow crashed the NFL last season. Now,...
Month: <span>February 2012</span>
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Mardi Gras and SEPA 2012!
Travis DeSimone. Corsair. This last weekend I found myself in beautiful New Orleans for the 57th annual South Eastern Psychology Association’s conference. Fate had it that this wonderful groups of doctors and mavericks had planned the conference for the same weekend as Mardi Gras: very fortuitous. In 1955 the SEPA was established and originally allowed...
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A Big Win For The Pirates Against Gulf Coast
Shauna Cook The Corsair It was a big win for the Pirates against Gulf Coast Community College with a score of 77-72 on Wednesday, Feb. 15. The Pirates came with something to prove and did just that leaving their record 22-5 and 6-3 in conference. The starting line-up for the Pirates was #5 Antoine “Fresh” Myers, #12...
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A Hard Loss For The Lady Pirates
Shauna Cook The Corsair It was a hard loss for the Lady Pirates on Wednesday, Feb. 15 against Gulf Coast Community College, currently ranked #2 in the State and #9 in National Polls, losing by 5 leaving the score 99-94. This leaves the record for The Lady Pirates with an overall 21-3, 7-2 in conference and ranked...
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We Need To Talk About Kevin
Travis DeSimone. Corsair. We Need To Talk about Kevin is a twisted and heart rending story about a Mother, Eva, ( Tilda Swinton ) coming to terms with her son ( Ezra Miller ) committing an act of mass murder at his local high school. Based on the 2003 novel by Lionel Shriver, We Need To Talk About...
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YouTube video a perfect example of risks with social media
Tim Ajmani The Corsair One of my favorite movies is “The Dark Knight” in the rebooted Batman series. The “Joker” said in that movie to Batman that “there’s no going back, you’ve changed things…forever”. How fitting are those words, especially when it comes to social media these days. Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and other socially interactive...
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Pirates Defeat The Eagles
Shauna Cook The Corsair The Pirates improved to an overall record of 21-5 and 5-3 in Conference on Wednesday night, Feb.8 with a 60-56 victory over Tallahassee Community College. The starting line up for the Pirates was #5 Antione Myers, #12 Jeff Mullahey, #15 David Alexander, #32 Darren Goodson, and #33 Tyree Smith. The starters for the...
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Lady Pirates Take The Win Against Tallahassee Community College
Shauna Cook The Corsair The Lady Pirates played Tallahassee Community College on Wed., Feb. 8 and added another Conference win to their season. Starting for the Lady Pirates was #3 Brandy Broome, #11 Ricki Alex, #15 Jasmine Richardson, #22 Kyana Jacobs, and #40 Brittany Watkins. Starters for the Lady Eagles was #5 Shanequa Phifer, #14...
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Do Something Good
Adriana Dueck The Corsair This weekend I was relieved of my usual duties as News Editor and graced with the opportunity to cover an event for work; the grand re-opening of the Open Books bookstore in downtown Pensacola. When I arrived, pen in hand and camera safely tucked into my purse I thought I would...
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Open Books relocation.
Last Saturday afternoon I attended the relocation ceremony for Open Books. Open Books is a local, non-profit, all volunteer book store that recently moved from the Navy side of town to 1040 N. Guillemard St. right off of the train tracks. I have always been a fan of Open Books, as they spear headed the...