WADE MANNS – The Corsair No other children’s book series in recent memory has captivated more hearts than J.K. Rowling’s epic seven-book saga focusing on the exploits of a simple, messy-haired, bespectacled young man with a scar on his forehead. Harry Potter spent his youth being bullied by his uncaring aunt and uncle, as well as their overweight son. But...
A Melting Pot of Music
DYLAN THREADGILL – The Corsair Imagine receiving a call on your cell phone and on the other line is one of your favorite musicians. That is exactly what happened to Joe Abston. Abston was working at Hopjacks, a pizzeria and tap room directly next to what would become Vinyl Music Hall, where they welcomed small bands to play on weekends....
Fable III
WADE MANNS – The Corsair By Microsoft Game Studios and Lionhead Studios Genre: Third-person action/RPG/strategy Rating: Mature for Blood, Language, Sexual Content, Use of Alcohol, Violence The Fable series has always been a favorite of mine, due to its action RPG roots; hack and slash to get experience and loot, sell it back in town, get better loot, etc. Well,...
Independent Games!
WADE MANNS – The Corsair Independent games, made by small development houses and usually only distributed online on platforms such as Steam, or even from the developer’s website, may have a singular focus, or appeal to a broad range of interests at once. With the lack of external quality control, you would think bugs may be a greater problem than...
The Next Three Days
WADE MANNS – The Corsair By Lionsgate and Highway 61 Films Starring Russell Crowe, Elizabeth Banks, Liam Neeson Rated PG-13 for violence, drug material, language, some sexuality and thematic elements. What would you do if your loved one were accused of a crime that you’re sure she didn’t commit? Would you do anything to get her out of jail and...
Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood
WADE MANNS – The Corsair By Ubisoft Genre: Third-person action/adventure Players: 1-8 (single/multiplayer modes) Rating: Mature for Blood, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Violence. Through his many exploits, the Assassin, Desmond Miles’ Renaissance-era ancestor Ezio Auditore has become famous (or rather, infamous) for his charisma and skill, including prowess with his killing implements. But he can’t take down the corrupt Knights...
Rock Band 3
WADE MANNS – The Corsair By Harmonix, MTV Games and EA Genre: Music Players: 1-7 (full band includes three vocalists, a guitarist, bassist, drummer and keyboardist; also playable online!) Rating: Teen for Mild Lyrics, Mild Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol The rock is back! Rock Band 3 promises to change the face of music games for a good long time....
Merritt is FCCAA women’s basketball player of the week
From staff reports FCCAA Women’s Basketball Player of the Week Jessica Merritt, Pensacola State Sophomore – Guard – Talladega, Ala. Pensacola State College’s Jessica Merritt is this week’s FCCAA Women’s Basketball Player of the Week. Merritt, a sophomore from Talladega, Ala., averaged 25.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 4.0 steals in two Panhandle Conference games. At No. 3 Chipola...
Crape myrtle trees to line College Boulevard
BRIANNA EDLER – The Corsair Pensacola State College is getting a new look as workers have extracted the pear trees along College Boulevard. These trees will be replaced with white flowering crape myrtle trees. The pear trees that once divided College Boulevard’s streets have reached their life expectancy, according to an e-mail from college president Ed. Meadows. The trees were starting...
