In “Black Mass” Johnny Depp plays the psychopath Boston mob boss James “Whitey” Bulger. Depp’s performance is by far the most standout feature in this movie, which is based on a true story. In 70’s era Boston Whitey is a no-nonsense leader of a gang of men who swear a lot and do gangster stuff....
By Brad Andrews Dragon boat racing returned to Pensacola on September 12th during the second annual Pensacola Dragon Boat Festival. This year’s event saw 21 teams representing various businesses and clubs gather to compete for pride and to help raise money for the Gulf Coast Kid’s House. Dragon boats are 40 foot long canoe shaped...
By Abigail Megginson The 2015 Summer Dance Workshop, hosted by Pensacola State College, offered dancers in and outside the Pensacola community an opportunity to improve technique and express their creativity. From June 15 -20, the workshop offered a series of classes in classical ballet, modern and contemporary, jazz, tap, hip hop, theatre, improvisation and choreography. Lavonne French, instructor...
By Kimberly Bogers Pensacola State College’s theater department has been known to put on many fabulous productions over the years, the latest being the zany musical “Zombie Prom.” This musical tells the story of good-girl Toffee, rebellious Jonny Warner and the relationship that forms between the two teens. The love-struck pair are students at Enrico...
By Abigail Megginson On Sunday, May 3, proud parents, alumni, faculty and administration gathered at the Pensacola Bay Center to celebrate the 2015 class of Pensacola State College graduates. At the ceremony, nearly 1,200 students received associate degrees, baccalaureate degrees, certificates and diplomas. The two and a half hour celebration honored the next generation of PSC...
By Kimberly Bogers For a lot of students, college and stress are interchangeable words. College can be incredibly stressful and time-consuming, and this is especially the case during finals. As the semester comes to a close every assignment counts, and not studying well could mean the difference between passing a class and failing a class....
By Selina Iglesias The Earth is a truly magnificent planet. It is the only planet that has the perfect conditions for supporting life, unlike any other planet in the solar system. The Earth is so amazing that it even has an entire holiday dedicated to it. For 45 years now, Earth Day has been celebrated on...
By Sean Seid The Pensacola State College Crisis Action Referral Effort for Students, better known by their acronym C.A.R.E.S., provides a wide variety of resources for students in a state of crisis, as well as education for people who may come into contact with them. “A Gatekeeper is anyone who has the potential to come into...
By Kimberly Bogers A crowd of people cheer wildly as a man in a plaid shirt throws an ax towards a target several yards away; children laugh as they take turns rolling a giant log from one checkpoint to another; families enjoy hot dogs and burgers as they admire beautiful flowers and flourishing plants. All...
By Selina Iglesias Spring Break is one of the most anticipated happenings of the spring semester. While it can be tempting to splurge on food, fashion and fun during Spring Break, whether you’re kicking it back at the beach or taking a road trip with friends or family, your wallet and conscience will thank you...