Tim Ajmani – The Corsair You are sitting in your seat at a stoplight. It’s a bright and sunny day in February with the warmer weather of Spring rapidly approaching. You happen to take a glance at the car next to yours. You see them with their head looking downward and their arms busily moving....
Category: <span>Editorial & Opinion</span>
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Political Party Nonsense
Tim Ajmani – The Corsair George Washington despised the idea of political parties. He warned Americans that they could become dangerous and cunning, and harmful to the government and general public. Who would’ve thought that two centuries later that he knew exactly what he was talking about. Whenever we turn on CNN or FOX News,...
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Egypt’s Stable Future?
Barrett Buchanan – The Corsair After 18 days of grueling protests in Tahrir Square in downtown Egypt, protesters have finally gained their freedom from the Mubarak regime. Crowds in the tens of thousands gathered to celebrate the victory that they have won for themselves through the sweat, tears, and blood of many Egyptian people. Now...
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3 Things You Should ‘Kno’
William Beard – The Corsair Have you ever thought to yourself, “Man, I wish I could be more organized, carry less books, spend less money on books and supplies, and look futuristic all at the same time.”? Okay, maybe you don’t say “Man” or have a desire to look futuristic, but either way all four...
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Legislation for Education
Barrett Buchanan – The Corsair Wednesday, January 26 Pensacola State College’s Student Government Association held a meeting to gain insight into our student body’s position on legislation. The meeting focused on the effects of education issues that were selected for ratification. I was shocked when I walked into the student life center and found myself and...
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Who are you calling old?
CHERYL ERICKSON – The Corsair Recently my husband and I went out for dinner. When the waiter asked if I wanted anything from the bar, I declined, saying I had to be up early for class the next morning. His reply, “Oh cool, what do you teach?” I joked, “Today’s lesson is about your tip....
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Editorial Cartoon
RANDALL WILLIAMS – The Corsair (Please send all opinions and letters to the editor to corsair@pensacolastate.edu.)
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How about being thankful for a change?
MATTHEW LEIGHT – The Corsair I had this thought recently about what Thanksgiving was all about. When asked the first thing that comes to mind when given the word “Thanksgiving,” people will respond in a variety of ways depending upon their own life experiences. Some people are quick to respond with words associated with food,...
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Contrasting Viewpoints: Responsibility is the key
CHERYL ERICKSON – The Corsair November 24, 2010 My grandmother had a simple solution to preventing pregnancy. Her idea was that a young lady should simply place a single aspirin between her knees and hold it there; not allowing it to fall would surely prevent pregnancy. Although the idea of women walking around while trying...