Student creating upcycled art for sustainability project.

Upcycling for a cause:  Students and faculty make old become new again

By Sarah Richards          Whether hanging from the walls or displayed on square white columns like a designer handbag boutique, art ranged from functional—such as lamps and tables—to decorative—such as wall art and sculpture—showing that one person’s junk was another person’s art.          The second annual Artistically Repurposed Art Show was held Friday, May 11, in the…

Confident older woman standing outdoors, embracing lifelong learning at eCorsair.

The old geezer goes back to school

By Rachel Giordano College can be a frightening concept, especially when you’re in your 40s. Anyone who decides to enroll in college later in life more than likely will have a bit of anxiety. For some, enrolling in college is simply the next step right out of high school; acclimating is a familiar concept. For…

Community college students engaging in learning activities.

The case for community college

Community college is known for being cheaper, but less prestigious than a four-year university.  But what do you get in lieu of that prestige? You get diversity. The percentage of students attending Pensacola State College (PSC) aged 25 and up is 45.35%; with 18-24-year-olds, it’s 42.8%. With age diversity, there are first-time college students and…

Pensacola native signs with Pirates

By Barron Demons      Shawndarius “Elmo” Cowart played basketball at Pensacola High school and has decided to stay home to play for Head Coach Pete Pena and the Pensacola State Pirates.      A freshman starting for a varsity team doesn’t happen very often. In the case for Cowart, at the point guard position, he…