by Sebastian Gordon Squid Games is a new Korean drama/thriller/action fiction that was released to Netflix on September 17th, 2021. The director of Squid Games, Hwang Dong-hyuk, has directed many other hits. These include: Our Sad Life, A Puff of Smoke, Heaven & Hell, Desperation, Miracle Mile, My Father, Silenced (film), Miss Granny, and The Fortress (2017 film). He has...
Community activists fight to save historic tree
by Sebastian Gordon Recently, the largest measured and recorded Heritage Oak Tree in Escambia County has been placed under attack. The Development Review Committee approved it to be cut down to expand the A+ Storage facility on 6155 N. Palafox Street. The tree sits at the back of a .56 acre vacant lot recently purchased to build a three-story mini...
Double Fine delivers delightful game
by Matthew Ingram Platformers are a genre that has been around since the dawn of time. Jumping on things is probably one of the most intuitive gameplay formulas out there. Other than, of course, shooting asteroids. The original Psychonauts is one of those hidden gems of gaming that not nearly enough people have played. It perfectly melded story and gameplay,...
PSC hosts community memorial during 9/11
by Sebastian Gordon PSC hosted “Freedom Quest”, an event marking the 20 years since the World Trade Center Attack on September 11th, 2021. This event was held in memory of the 2,996 individuals who died. It also honored the military members who have died as a direct response to this attack. The occasion celebrated America and its resilience and specifically...
PSC supports suicide prevention month
by Sebastian Gordon September is Suicide Prevention Month. All month, many events will be taking place to raise awareness for suicide prevention. The overall suicide rate in the U.S. has increased by 35% since 1999. Promoting healing, helping others, and giving hope are essential to preventing suicide. September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day. This day was made to remember...
Lauren Woods dreams of new art at PSC
Artist Lauren Woods is exhibiting her show, Dream State, at the Switzer gallery from August 16th until December 10th, 2021. On August 26th, an artist lecture and a dual reception were held in the Anna Lamar Switzer Center alongside the PSC Art Faculty exhibit. Dream State is Woods’ sixth solo show and showcased paintings that show the concept of mythic...
Thoughts for Pet Owners with a Dying Dog
by Buu-Tran Duong My dog is dying. I’m not the only pet owner who has had an animal save their life physically or mentally. I’m in pain when I see them in pain. I don’t even care that much for humans. If somebody puts a gun on someone in my house, I will do my best to de-escalate the situation....
Cedric Burnside’s blues rocks Ashmore
by Arda Johnson & Enrique Viveros PSC’s Lyceum event started September 23 in the Ashmore auditorium with musical performances by blues musician Cedric Burnside. The event was held at 7:30pm on a Thursday night, and many—including students cramming essays and adults working 9-5—took some time out of their day to attend the event and enjoy Burnside’s blues. With the songs...
Life is Strange shows true colors recently
Life is Strange True Color was first teased during the Square Enix Presents showcase in March 2021. After four years of development and three years since Life is Strange 2, the previous game’s release in the series. On September 9th, Life is Strange: True Colors came to PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Stadia, with the Nintendo Switch version coming later this...
S.H.O.W. presents musical Freaky Friday
by Enrique Viveros From July 23rd to July 25th and July 30th to August 1st Pensacola State College’s S.H.O.W., Summer High School Onstage Workshop, performed a musical production for the Pensacola community. This year’s musical was based on the novel by Mary Rodgers and Disney films, Freaky Friday. Director Dr. Rodney Whatley was inspired to do this production by Chelsea...