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Opinion: With increased security, Sochi Olympics safe amid terrorist threats
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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...

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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...

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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...

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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
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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...