By Becca Carlson Mid-November finally brought cooler temperatures to our area which made for just the right conditions to view Supermoon 2016. The Escambia Amateur Astronomy Association (EAAA) invited participants to view the event outside of the Pensacola State College Planetarium. PSC students and community members observed Monday night’s Supermoon and other astral objects through…
Jane Spruill Retired Instructor If you could meet any public figure , who would it be? Rosa Parks. She was designated to be the face of change, and I think she was very brave to say “Okay, I will.” I don’t think we really know all the things she had to endure as far as…
By: Jasmine Britt Mac Miller released his fourth studio album, The Divine Feminine, on September 16th, 2016. After the success of his third album, GO:OD AM, he announced that he was back at the studio working on another project. With guest vocals from Ariana Grande, Anderson Paak, Bilal, CeeLo Green, Ty Dolla $ign, Kendrick Lamar…
Down with the two party system By Sean Minton and Becca Carlson It is important for everyone to know exactly who is running for the office of President of the United States before heading to the voting booth this November. All attention seems to be focused on the Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican…
By: Sarah Richards “Como Para Agua Chocolate” is a 1992 film set in a Mexican border town around the turn of the last century. It earned all 11 Ariel awards of the Mexican Academy of Motion Pictures, including the Ariel Award for Best Picture and was the highest-grossing Spanish-language film ever released in the United…
By: Becca Carlson & Kelli Green Amy Winehouse September 14, 1983- July 23, 2011 Amy Jade Winehouse is best remembered for her soulful blending of Jazz, Pop and R&B into her own unique sound. In 2006, Winehouse received critical acclaim for her Back to Black album which won 5 Grammy’s including Best New Artist, Record…
By: Kelli Green On the evening of September 13th, 2016, Sonia Manzano stepped into the VIP room a little after 6:00 p.m. She was dressed in a black dress, red blazer and black and white heels that certainly turned heads. The people in the room welcomed Ms. Manzano, introducing themselves, taking photos and making small…
Since the 70’s, Sonia Manzano has been a well known presence on several televisions. As Maria, on Sesame Street, she has served as an inspiration and teacher to several children. Manzano starred as Maria, for 44 years and received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 43rd Daytime Emmy’s in 2016. She retired from the show in 2015.…
By Becca Carlson and Kelli Green Duets: Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell Any of their amazing songs are a must, but especially “You’re All I Need to Get By”, “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” and “Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing.” Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel These guys were prolific both together and as…
By: Minnie-Lee Bush “As they say in Corsica….Goodbye”- Gene Wilder It is with great remorse that America weeps once again for the loss of one of the great American Actors. Gene Wilder lost his life on August 29, 2016 due to difficulties with Alzheimer’s Disease. Though his death was unexpected, his memory will truly be…