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Holocaust survivor tells his amazing story to packed auditorium
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Holocaust survivor tells his amazing story to packed auditorium

by Ben Sheffler Imagine being Jewish in the early 1940’s – hiding in an office building’s supply closet, just two floors below Nazi headquarters; eating mostly potato peelings out of the garbage; being limited to sponge baths and having to sneeze into a pillow to avoid detection. Now imagine living there for two and a...

Rany repeats as winner as United Way raises awareness with chili cook-off
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Rany repeats as winner as United Way raises awareness with chili cook-off

  by Rebecca Juntunen Out of the dozen chili crock pots on a table in Pensacola State College’s building 5, the two scraped-clean pots of Rodney Rany’s chili (#1) ensured its title as the winner of United Way’s chili cook-off fundraiser on Monday, Nov. 18. United Way, an organization dedicated to “uniting the community and its...

Upcoming WSRE program informs people about health care law
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Upcoming WSRE program informs people about health care law

  by Ben Sheffler With many of the estimated 59,000 uninsured people in Escambia County and millions nationwide attempting to register for health care at the new Health Insurance Marketplace website (http://healthcare.gov), there is the potential for confusion and misinformation.    An Affordable Care Act Town Hall Forum on Nov. 15, put on by the WSRE-TV program...

Man Caught Engaging in Sexual Misconduct in Library
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Man Caught Engaging in Sexual Misconduct in Library

By: Ally Doty Campus police have tightened security at the Pensacola campus library after an unidentified man has been seen committing lewd acts several times over the last few weeks. A white male, with a medium build and short dark hair from age 18-25, was seen by a female PSC student on Oct. 10 in...

SGA Holds Chili Fundraiser
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SGA Holds Chili Fundraiser

  By Rebecca Juntunen The spicy aroma of chili drew students to the pavilion outside building 5 on Tuesday, October 29, for an SGA-run chili fundraiser. Group members served various types of chili and toppings for $2 a bowl from 11:00 to 2:00 PM, with proceeds going toward their group. “We use the money for...

United Day of Caring helps community and children
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United Day of Caring helps community and children

by William Patterson The United Way held a United Day of Caring day on Oct. 11 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Osceola Municipal Golf Course off Mobile Highway. “United Day of Caring is one of the most exciting events of the year for me,” said Ken Davis. “This was my second year...

Health Fair Raises Health Awareness through Free Information and Screenings
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Health Fair Raises Health Awareness through Free Information and Screenings

By Rebecca Juntunen  On Tuesday, October 15, 2013, nearly 100 PSC students, employees and community members filled the Lou Rous Gym for a health fair on the Pensacola Campus, to receive health information and various free screenings.  Booths from different organizations offered information on weight loss, stroke prevention, height and BMI, healthcare services, and healthy...

The Academy of Teaching Excellence Award is Open for Teacher Nominations
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The Academy of Teaching Excellence Award is Open for Teacher Nominations

By Rebecca Juntunen   Nominations have opened up for the 28th annual Academy of Teaching Excellence Award, allowing students to nominate a great professor for this year’s award. Now is the time to use the definition of the school’s greatest teacher to help recognize your favorite professors for their excellence, enthusiasm, and dedication. What is your...