Michael Rutschky Published: December 6, 2006 A few days ago, my girlfriend and I were talked into doing a favor for her sister, who told us at the last minute that she was desperate for someone to take her up to their synagogue so she could watch her friend give a presentation. I, being the...
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October 14, 2009February 23, 20172009 Archive, Editorial & Opinion
Sony and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day
Ricky Di Published: December 6, 2006 Quick question: what do you get when you offer less than 400,000 units to a mob of millions? Apparently, you don’t get patience and civility.who knew? Sony sure didn’t. Honestly, who didn’t see it coming? .Sony sure didn’t (couldn’t resist). Yes, in case some of you aren’t on the...
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October 14, 2009February 23, 20172009 Archive, Editorial & Opinion
The Nobel Peace Prize is meaningless
by Paul Smith The Nobel Peace Prize was recently awarded to President Obama, which immediately sent the right-wing up in arms, bemoaning that the award was bestowed undeservedly. However, what Obama’s critics fail to realize is that the Nobel Peace Prize is largely a trivial empty gesture, one which has been given out many times...
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October 14, 2009February 23, 20172009 Archive, Editorial & Opinion
How to Fight Collegiate Stressors
by Christopher Banks, paramedic and PJC nursing student Now with midterms behind us, rarely is there a sense of a downhill side to the semester. More often than not, the last half of the semester can feel as if a “final” boulder is being hurled wildly out of control down our mountain of books, notes,...
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October 7, 2009February 9, 20172009 Archive, Arts and Entertainment
The Wizard of Oz celebrates 70th anniversary
by Wade Manns Back in 1900, L. Frank Baum released his timeless children’s masterpiece, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Over 100 years, many sequels, and many adaptations later, the 1939 movie version, simply called The Wizard of Oz, is still the most popular rendition of Baum’s classic. In September, that venerable movie celebrated its 70th...
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October 1, 2009February 9, 20172009 Archive, Arts and Entertainment
First Annual Pensacola Songwriters’ Festival
by Timm Showalter Oct. 2 – 4 over 35 songwriters will be rockin’ out at Pensacola Beach for the first ever Annual Pensacola Songwriters’ Festival. For those who do not know exactly what a songwriter is: a songwriter is someone who writes the music that major artists then perform. Some of the songwriters attending this...
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September 29, 2009February 23, 20172009 Archive, Editorial & Opinion
Corporations are not people
by Paul Smith The collusion of big business and government has swelled to glutinous proportions in this country. Over $1 billion was spent on last year’s presidential elections alone, much of that money coming as campaign contributions from individuals with direct ties to corporations and special interest groups. Ever since the Tillman Act of 1907,...
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September 29, 2009February 23, 20172009 Archive, Editorial & Opinion
Building the Maritime Park is a huge mistake
by Justin Otto I can’t help but wonder exactly what the people of Pensacola were thinking when they voted FOR the yet to be constructed monstrosity otherwise known as the Pensacola Maritime Park, which finally broke ground on Sept. 17. Rest assured, this park will end up being a grand affirmation that Pensacola isn’t just...
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September 29, 2009February 23, 20172009 Archive, Editorial & Opinion
Acting for Dummies
by Madelain Tigano Momentum: it’s the ability to get up and just tackle the fear, leaving it at the door while embracing the ability to show the weaker side. How many times will it take to overcome? When will I feel total comfort out in front and in the spot light? These are some of...
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September 29, 2009February 9, 20172009 Archive, Arts and Entertainment
Annual Greek Festival spreads Greek culture to Pensacola
Kay Forrest – The Corsair The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church at 1720 W Garden St. will hold its 50th annual Greek Festival Oct. 16-18. Admission is free. In addition to authentic Greek food and dancing, church tours will be offered and souvenirs will be sold. Though locals attend the festival for many reasons, one of...