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...
Category: <span>Editorial & Opinion</span>
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...
Prep Football, week 6
Isaiah Grant The Corsair This past week, I went to Booker T. Washington High School to take in a football game between their Wildcats and the Escambia Gators. Neither program has been good in recent years. Escambia drew first blood on the opening kickoff to take a 7-0 lead. Washington responded with a touchdown, but...
DeLuna Fest: The voice of the vendor
Josh Morton The Corsair OK, wow. DeLuna Fest was intense. Loud music, soft music, dancing, moshing, eating too much, not sleeping enough, drinking too much alcohol, hydrating with warm water, and I’d do it all again in a heartbeat. Since this is the first music festival that I have been given the opportunity to do...
Homecoming at the Eagles’ Nest
Isaiah Grant The Corsair Several weeks ago, I wrote a column concerning the Pine Forest Eagles football team. Prior to last week, the Eagles were coming off two consecutive road losses and hoped their homecoming game against the Tate Aggies would redeem them. This past Friday, I walked to the high school to take in...