Group of students and faculty discussing philosophy at college event.

Tear logic apart with the philosophy club

By Sarah Richards The Philosophy Club isn’t just a bunch of dusty old philosophers sitting around, discussing abstract ideas that don’t apply to everyday life, but are made up of students, still figuring it all out—students whose participation extends beyond the classroom. Such activities include the United Way Day of Caring. In past years, the…

Continuing education at eCorsair in Pensacola, FL.

Bring excitement back into school

Continuing Education breaks classroom standards By Jay Pham Students hear about the English, Math, and Humanities departments as they traverse through Pensacola State College. But have you ever heard of the “fun department?” “People have referred to this department as being the fun department because of all the fun and recreational programs,” Continuing Education (CE)…

Students attending a health and wellness class at the health club.

Health Club raises attention on personal wellness

By Sarah Richards FITT & Well isn’t just a club, but a multi-sourced resource for students interested in increasing their overall wellness. This resource aims to dispel the myth that wellness is limited to the physical realm.   College is one of the most stressful times in a person’s life; stress can cause sleeplessness, which…

Beekeeper inspecting hive with protective gear at PSC campus.

Bee-Ware of what lurks at PSC

Story and Photos By Sean Minton “Taxidermy is how I make a living; beekeeping is my passion.” – Chad Cooper Beekeeper Chad Cooper climbs up the magnolia tree located between building 7 and 8 and safely transfers the bees from their hive into a vacuum to relocate them to a different environment. His wife, Beth…

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Humans of PSC October 2017

Eviana Linder Do you have a favorite class? Probably music appreciation with Mr. Jernigan. Do you have any study tips? Well, this year is my first year, and I’m just getting the hang of it myself, but I just keep up with my emails, and I write down what I need to know and what…

Fagan, new campus police chief at Pensacola State College.

Fagan named campus police chief

Chief Fagan hopes to build relationships with campus, community   By Jimmy Pham “We are friendly; we are approachable; we want to talk to people,” said new Pensacola State College Chief of Police Sean Fagan. As of May 2017, Fagan has been promoted from Assistant Director of the PSC Police department. Although Fagan has 27…

Colorful ocean-themed artwork displayed at eCorsair, promoting sustainability and creativity.

One’s trash, another’s treasure

Art students pair with Habitat for Humanity for art show fundraiser By Sarah Richards Upcycling is the new recycling, as the Pensacola State College art students showed at the “Artistically Repurposed” event, where they gathered “found objects” that would have otherwise contributed to the landfills, as well as items from the Habitat ReStore Thrift Store,…

Ecorsair students celebrating success at Pensacola State College event.

Learn the price; think twice

Students learn financial literacy through Money Matters By: Jennifer Brandon Pensacola State College (PSC) has had the Financial Literacy Committee since 2010. The committee started with a small group of faculty and staff, concerned about the financial hardships students face, specifically their absence of knowledge when it came to financial matters. The committee has since…

Shipwreck in stormy seas with large waves and a sinking vessel.

Spot suicide predictors through awareness

PSC recognizes Suicide Prevention Month by creating an open dialogue By Jennifer Brandon Are you suicidal? This question might seem taboo, but could save a life if asked. Rachelle S. Burns, the Crisis Referral Coordinator of the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) at Pensacola State College said, “Suicide prevention is anything that you do to help…

Delicious pumpkin pie dip with whipped cream topping, perfect for fall desserts.

Pumpkin Pie Dip

Illustrations By Katelyn Bailey Are you the type of person who likes 99 percent whipped cream to 1 percent pumpkin pie? With fall time upon us, there is no better way to celebrate the holidays than with delicious desserts. Here is the perfect recipe to satisfy all of your pumpkin pie needs. “Would You Like…