Active Minds program promoting mental health awareness at Pensacola State College.

Active Minds educates students about mental health

By Kimberly Bogers Pensacola State College has many different clubs and committees on their various campuses, one of them being the PSC chapter of Active Minds on the Pensacola and Milton campus. Active Minds is a nationwide organization that aims to raise awareness on college campuses about mental health. The current president of the PSC chapter…

Liberal arts education concepts at eCorsair, Pensacola State College.

Why a Liberal Arts education still matters

By Iwona Hamrick There has been an ongoing debate among politicians, the media and, most of all, in academic circles about the purpose and benefits of a college education. Although the majority of those involved in the discussion admit that today a college degree is essential in finding a higher-paying job and in advancing one’s…

Group of cosplayers dressed as Star Wars characters at Pensacon event.

A beginners guide to Pensacon

By Collin Bestor The second annual Pensacon was a huge success. For three days, thousands of fans flocked to Downtown Pensacola to enjoy the festivities provided at the Bay Center, Crown Plaza hotel and the Sanger Theater.  For Sci-Fi, comic book, super hero and TV fans, it felt like Christmas. Walking into the Bay Center for the first…

PSC Alert system icon with siren for student safety notifications.

PSC Alert system aids students

By Selina Iglesias Last semester, The Corsair covered PSC Alerts, a new technology that allows students to receive emergency notifications through their mobile devices when they are unable to reach their email or the situation is urgent. Back in the early months of the 2014 Fall semester, PSC Alerts was still a work in progress. Due…