By: Rebecca Juntunen It’s been said that you should never judge a book by its cover. Well, except if it’s the newest edition of “the Hurricane Review” literary magazine, whose intriguing cover is a hazy snapshot of an elderly, overall-clad man, sitting beside his wife and holding a cigarette. This photo captures the essence...
By: Savana Morie A new club at Pensacola State’s South Santa Rosa Center has just hit the ground running, inspiring students to lace up their shoes and get active on campus. The Running Club, established this semester by Dr. Mitzie Sowell with the help of some of her students, began after a discussion in one...
Opinion Piece By: Spenser Garber On February 8, Attorney General Eric Holder announced that the federal government is in the process of expanding marriage privileges to same-sex couples in the United States. These privileges include filing for bankruptcy, testifying in court, and visiting family members in prison. Many different departments in the President’s Cabinet...
By: Spenser Garber Abortion rates are the lowest for the first time since Roe v. Wade legalized it in 1973. Many things must be put into the thought of getting an abortion before deciding where you can stand on the issue. First, you’ve got to understand the facts. From 2008 to 2011, abortion...
by S.A. McMillan While the idea of immortalizing an important figure with a holiday is a testament to their importance on our society, it can also cloud their achievements. With Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., one might remember the famous “I Have a Dream Speech” and the bus boycott or his ideas for non-violent civil...
Fun, But Mostly Plastic by J. Scott Southworth Watch it… if you’re not picky about a clear or attractive visual style to your animated movies, and would be satisfied with some clever, rapid-fire humor in an otherwise colorful and pleasant animated adventure. Avoid it… if you’re expecting Pixar quality action and animation, for the necessary...
by J. Scott Southworth “Love is a word, what matters is the connection that word implies.” — Rama Chandra, The Matrix Revolutions For something that is often considered just one of the many facets of life, it’s amazing how easily and frequently we become preoccupied with romantic love. Whether it’s in songs or in writing, in the places we...
By: Becca Juntunen As Pensacola lingers in the winter months, flu season is in full swing— especially with an increasing number of H1N1 virus cases. In January alone, the virus claimed 3 victims from Pace, Santa Rosa, and Gulf Breeze. These deaths have resurrected the debate of whether or not people should get flu vaccinations...
by Spenser Garber President Barack Obama went into the State of the Union address with approval ratings lower than ever, according to Gallup polls. Without many big changes in his presidency, other than Medicare, his staff is exhausted and their morale is low. The President said a lot of things but nothing too profound. This...
by J. Scott Southworth Watch it… if an ill-advised romance between a lonely-yet-perfect single mother (who has been wronged) and an equally perfect escaped convict (who has also been wronged) sound just like your cup of tea. Avoid it… if you prefer your romances to be populated with characters rather than vague ideals. Adele Wheeler...