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Dinosaur Jr. finally visits Pensacola
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Dinosaur Jr. finally visits Pensacola

Music so good, it transcends decades and reunites friends By Becca Carlson March 26 was a night for reunion, but not necessarily for the late 1980s rock group Dinosaur Jr. The band finally made it to Pensacola, 33 years after forming, and Pensacola State College instructor Jamey Jones knew he wanted to share this memorable...

Player Spotlight: Erica Greek
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Player Spotlight: Erica Greek

By Chris Sharp Erica Greek is a sophomore pitcher for our lady Pirates baseball team from Thomasville, GA. She has helped lead her team to an overall record of 18-15, while being in one of the toughest conferences in the country, playing teams like Chattanooga State and Jones County, two teams that are known to give PSC...

The middle of the Feud
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The middle of the Feud

By Kelli Green Last week’s s episode of Ryan Murphy’s series, FEUD: Bette and Joan, was an explosive mid-point for this season focused on the legendary actresses Bette Davis and Joan Crawford. This hour-long drama appeals to two primary audiences. There are the big Davis and Crawford fans who tune in to see the drama...

Art department collaborates with Habitat for Humanity
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Art department collaborates with Habitat for Humanity

By Becca Carlson Pensacola State College’s Art Department has partnered with Pensacola Habitat for Humanity in creating one-of-a-kind art pieces to be auctioned off on May 18. Sponsored by Pen Air Federal Credit Union, the proceeds from this juried art show will help Habitat build homes for those in need. Meanwhile, students are engaging the...

Better safe than sorry, know HIV status
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Better safe than sorry, know HIV status

Free HIV tests available on campus for all By Becca Carlson and Sean Minton At the beginning of 1980, AIDS was practically unheard of but by the end of 1981 50,280 cases of the disease had been reported throughout the United States. Closing out 1992, that number jumped to 202,520 people. This epidemic has dwindled...

Alumni takes stand as president of WSC at UWF
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Alumni takes stand as president of WSC at UWF

By Becca Carlson Pensacola State College (PSC) alumni Sydney Stone, not yet 22 years old, is ready to take on some pretty tough subjects such as gender equality. Applying the lessons she learned over the past few years at PSC, the University of West Florida (UWF), and the school of life— she is ready to...

Hidden Figures Soundtrack Review
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Hidden Figures Soundtrack Review

By Kelli Green Pharrell Williams acts as the producer and songwriter for the soundtrack to the inspiring 2016 Box Office hit, “Hidden Figures”. The music for the film is performed by Pharrell himself, along with artists Lalah Hathaway, Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige, Kim Burrell and one of the film’s stars, Janelle Monae. The ten...

Hidden Figures Movie Review
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Hidden Figures Movie Review

By: Jasmine Britt Not many people knew that three African-American women were vital components in helping the U.S. beat Russia into space in 1962. Based on the book of the same name by Margot Lee Shetterly, “Hidden Figures” tells a history that isn’t written in our history books. This is a real story that needed...