Money matters

Rebecca Byers The Corsair Are you looking to improve your finances? Well, here is your chance. The official theme for Pensacola State College this year is “Money Matters.”  Rachelle Burns, the director of Student Support Services at PSC, is also the chair for the Financial Literacy Committee who came up with the theme. The Web site…

“The Casual Vacancy” isn’t so casual

Bronwen Gerber The Corsair As a long time Harry Potter fan, it was difficult for me to imagine a J.K. Rowling book that did not feature Hogwarts. It was even harder to imagine a book for adults set in modern-day England. At first begrudgingly, then eagerly, I decided to give “The Casual Vacancy” a chance…

PSC student perks

Tabatha Fields  The Corsair Pensacola State College students not only receive a quality, academic education, but they also receive benefits for being a PSC student.  If a student has a valid PSC identification card, they are entitled to receive perks on campus that are free of charge, like using the gym, pool, or library to…

Barbecue on the grounds

Tabatha Fields The Corsair The smell of barbecue brewing under the student center gazebo filled the air right before noon as the Student Veterans Association hosted a barbecue fundraiser on Pensacola State College’s main campus Oct. 4.   According to the Green and White, PSC faculty and staff news site, “The SVA held the event in…

Candidates on financial aid

Bronwen Gerber The Corsair College students attend school for better career opportunities after graduation. For many graduates, this preferably involves jobs and a sufficient salary to pay off student loans. College is a big part of an American’s life, educationally and financially. Being aware of each of the presidential candidate’s stance on financial aid and…

Beach volleyball players competing during the Beach Volleyball Annual Ball Banger.

Beach volleyball annual Ball Banger

Allyson Doty The Corsair The Fifth Annual Dan Seely Ball Banger took place Sept.  15, 2012 on Pensacola Beach in the early hours of the morning heat in honor of Daniel Seely, who passed away five years ago on Dec. 25, 2007. This man was the founder of the Gulf Coast Social Club that organized…

Philosophy club

Rebecca Byers The Corsair   Have you ever asked yourself, “Why is there something rather than nothing?” or, “How do we know anything?” These are the kind of questions the Pensacola State College Philosophy Club talks about. The club meets every Monday at 2p.m. in Room 1444 in building 14. John Holder is the Assistant…

Sweet Treats and Accomplished Feats

Robert Klawitter The Corsair Got a sweet tooth?  Or issue on-campus?  Warrington Campus students, the SGA is at your service. Sweet Thursdays is a weekly event on Warrington Campus held by the SGA in Building 3600 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Tight budget?  No problem, a different treat is featured each week at no…

Group of motorcycles parked during Bikers poker run event for Manna charity.

Bikers stage poker run for Manna

Shanna Wells The Corsair On a warm spring morning, the sounds of motorcycles of every make and model could be heard roaring through the streets on their way to the Sports Bar of Perdido Key. At 8 a.m. the parking lot was full of bikes and people dressed head to toe in leather waiting for…