By Arren Joseph-White Dear readers, our newspaper has been faced with a dilemma. We have been dealing with something…spirited. Not in emotion, but in hauntings. Ghostly whispers in the editing room, cold chills down the backs of the writers, and sensations of feeling watched during meetings. Since October started, this phenomenon has only gotten worse....
Author: Karen Croom (Karen Croom)
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Soccer Abounds in Pensacola
by Marty Camacho It is a great time for soccer fans. The big leagues are in the middle of their season and have provided fans with a ton of twists and turns already. However, despite the joy the big leagues have given me and other fans, specifically Liverpool’s recent slip-ups and Arsenal’s late winners, let...
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Meet Splash!
By Justice Emerick On October 6, 2025, Pensacola State College’s main campus had a special little guest with a big job. Splash, the cadaver otter, who is the newest member of search-and-rescue. The event itself was spurred by adjunct faculty member Dr. McGlamory-Evans; she teaches the Criminology programs as well as Criminal Justice, Corrections, and...
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Vampire Ball Draws In More Than Blood
By Lydia McAllister The Vampire Ball was held at the Court of Deluna event space in downtown Pensacola on Saturday Oct. 4. The spacious location and extravagant decorations encouraged the attendees to embrace the fantastic experience of a vampiric ball. The venue had an entrance gate that accepted in the macabre guests and invited them...
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BOGO Shrimp
By Crust A. Cean PENSACOLA, FL – Over the past few weeks, there have been ongoing recalls of imported shrimp across the United States due to the detection of immense radiation. Due to high demands for shrimp, various stores have chosen to reduce prices accordingly. “I knew I had to stop in when I saw...
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Pensacola Symphony Youth Orchestra Begins Its Inaugural Season
By: Boris Gaidai This September, the newly established Youth Orchestra for the Pensacola Symphony began rehearsing for the 2025-26 season. The orchestra will play two concerts, the first on November 16th and the second on April 12th, and they will also be participating in the regular Orchestra’s 100th anniversary gala in April. The Youth Orchestra...
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Student Discounts That Every Pirate Should Know
By Devin J. Lewis Students know college comes with more than just books and deadlines; it comes with bills, subscriptions, and constant “how do I afford this?” moments. Luckily, there are tons of discounts out there just for students. Whether you need tech, food, clothes, or entertainment, many brands and services are ready to help...
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‘My Melody & Kuromi’ on Netflix Displays Complex Cuteness through Stop-Motion
By Riley Glover Is it playing with fire to say that the “My Melody & Kuromi” TV series (2025) on Netflix is quietly one of the best animated releases of the year? An easy recommendation for a work of stop motion children’s animation that is a beautifully designed piece, that’s also quietly one of the...
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Soccer and Volleyball – Fall Sports’ Season Preview
By Marty Camacho September 13 – After successful seasons last year, our Women’s Soccer and Volleyball teams seek to perform once again and improve from last season’s learnings. Soccer: After a strong season that saw them win the District title for the second consecutive year and make their first national tournament appearance, the Pirates are...
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“Time and Place”
By Quincy Kirn At Pensacola State College, the Anna Lamar Switzer Center for Visual Arts is taking a closer look at a seldom-seen artistic form. Joe Hobbs is a mixed media artist whose exhibition consists of hand-blown and hot sculpted glass, found objects, wood, and paint. While attending art school, he enrolled into what he...