by S.A. McMillan While the idea of immortalizing an important figure with a holiday is a testament to their importance on our society, it can also cloud their achievements. With Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., one might remember the famous “I Have a Dream Speech” and the bus boycott or his ideas for non-violent civil...
Category: <span>Editorial & Opinion</span>
Opinion: What is Love–A Valentine’s Day message
by J. Scott Southworth “Love is a word, what matters is the connection that word implies.” — Rama Chandra, The Matrix Revolutions For something that is often considered just one of the many facets of life, it’s amazing how easily and frequently we become preoccupied with romantic love. Whether it’s in songs or in writing, in the places we...
Opinion: Obama’s speech not profound, but mostly true
by Spenser Garber President Barack Obama went into the State of the Union address with approval ratings lower than ever, according to Gallup polls. Without many big changes in his presidency, other than Medicare, his staff is exhausted and their morale is low. The President said a lot of things but nothing too profound. This...
Opinion: With increased security, Sochi Olympics safe amid terrorist threats
by Spenser Garber Because of the nearby December 2013 Volgograd bombings, people have been speculating whether or not Russia is prepared for potential threats from terrorist groups targeting the Winter Olympics in Sochi. The short answer is yes. This isn’t the first time the Olympic games have been threatened by terrorists. In 1972, 11 members...
Advice of the Day
There is no nice way to put this, so I am just going to come right out and say it. Ladies and gentlemen, if you are going somewhere to be interviewed please do not be dressed like you are going to a party or a club. Ladies, do not have your knockers out and...
Real Talk with J: Tattoos…Are they just a trend or something more meaningful?
by Jessica Bryant There are many Pensacola State College students with tattoos, and a popular choice for some is to put the name of a family member, loved one or child on some part of their body. Others take being religious to another level by letting everyone know that their judgments won’t bother them, and it’s...
Advice of the Day
Dear J, I really like this person but I am too shy to even approach him, when we pass each other he waves but I can only look down to hide my blush. How can I be more brave and approach him? Dear writer, I would like to thank you for writing to me about...
Dating Tips
Females: 1. DON’T have sex on the first date 2. Don’t dress too revealing leave some mystery about your body. Dress sexy yet elegant. 3. Don’t have on too much make up. 4. Act like a lady 5. Perfume is your best friend but don’t put on too much that it bothers the guy, he...
Opinion: Stop penalizing students for getting an education
by Ben Sheffler Interest rates on new subsidized Federal Direct Stafford student loans increased yesterday from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent because Congress couldn’t agree on a plan before the deadline, affecting approximately 700 students every semester at Pensacola State College. And Congress is on a week-long recess for the Fourth of July. There was...
Column: Pensacola offers vegan variety
by Holly MacNaughton How do you know if someone is a vegan? They tell you. So, I’ll tell you. I’m a vegan. I haven’t always been a vegan, and sometimes I do miss a good ‘ol juicy steak. Most of the time, we vegans are completely at ease with our food intake choices and we...