Emily Wheeler The Corsair Many prospective students coming into Pensacola State College wonder what the PERT is all about and if it is really necessary for them to take this test. The PERT is the starting point of the college class selection. “PERT”, stands for Post-secondary Education Readiness Test. This test consists of three subtests-reading,...
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April 17, 2012February 9, 2017Features
Cold Case
Nuavia Stewart The Corsair Traveling along Scenic Highway, drivers can observe the picturesque scenes of wealth and prestige sitting back from the road on high hills and well-manicured lawns of St. Augustine grass. The water of the bay is the backdrop for the serene community. As the sun set on 1984 and the moon rose...
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April 12, 2012April 12, 2012News
Senator Nelson Pays Pensacola a Visit
Adriana Dueck The Corsair Senator Bill Nelson spoke to to the local political community members as well as city leaders yesterday on the Pensacola State College main campus. He addressed the RESTORE Act that recently passed in the Senate and is in limbo in the United States House of Representatives. The goal of the RESTORE...
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April 11, 2012February 9, 2017Features
PSC FOUNDATION – Many Scholarships for Many Needs
(Victoria) Regina Girdner The Corsair Anne Cynkar had already attended Pensacola State College for more than two years before she applied for a Pensacola State College Foundation scholarship and got it. With a Baccalaureate degree and the benefit of the GI Bill, she never thought she could qualify. Anne wanted to concentrate on school full...
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April 11, 2012February 9, 2017Features
The History of Pensacola State College Lyceum
Tabatha Fields The Corsair Major productions have been performed in the Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium for many years through the Lyceum series. The Ashmore Fine Arts Building was named after Pensacola State College’s first President, Dr. Henry Ashmore. According to the 1958 issue of the Pensacola Junior College Corsair, Dr. John T. Venetozzi, chairman of...
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April 10, 2012April 10, 2012News
AmeriCorps Wants You!
Adriana Dueck The Corsair In the past year, the United States has seen a thrust in humanitarian awareness and action unparalleled by times before. While organizations like the Salvation Army and the Peace Corps have always existed, social media has given a new push to non-governmental organizations and their work. One example of passion in...
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April 9, 2012April 9, 2012News
Pensacola State College Presents: Phi Theta Kappa
Rebecca Byers The Corsair Phi Theta Kappa, located here on the Pensacola State College campus, is the official honor society for two-year colleges. Phi Theta Kappa is recognized by the American Association of Community Colleges. Pensacola State College sponsors three chapters Phi Theta Kappa: Theta Chi on Pensacola campus, Beta Beat Gamma on Milton...
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March 30, 2012February 9, 2017Arts and Entertainment
The anticipation of the Tosh Takeover
Shanna Wells The Corsair “Thank you… Alright, you’re ruining the show. Thank you for clapping at what my parents are ashamed of,” said Daniel Tosh, a preacher’s son, as he walked onto the stage during his successful tour in 2010. Tosh, a comedian named one of the “10 Comics to Watch” in 2005 by Variety...
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March 28, 2012March 28, 2012News, Uncategorized
Financial Awareness for Students of All Ages
Most college students don’t think too deeply about finances. They are often living from paycheck to paycheck or if they are they don’t budget and consume wisely. In a response to this Pensacola State College established the Society for Financial Awareness. Through meetings that SOFA holds students are given the opportunity to learn more about...
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March 15, 2012March 15, 2012News
Building the Middle Class
Tabatha Fields The Corsair Wouldn’t it be a perfect world if: A. There will be jobs waiting for students as they complete their college studies. B. Every citizen was able to pay their bills without any hassles. C. The senior citizens could retire off their jobs without any worries.etc Unfortunately, the world we live in...