Direct from Dar Es Salaam’s outskirt suburbs in Tanzania, streamed live through the magic of Zoom, the famed Zuzu African Acrobats came to PSC. In celebration of Black History Month, the Pensacola State Black History/Multicultural Committee, February 19, presented the colorful spectacle of acrobatics, juggling, and dance. Dressed in lively green, yellow, and blue, their home country’s colors, the acrobats...
A comedy of errors: My audition experience for PSC Got Talent
I’ve attended the PSC Got Talent competition for the past two years as a writer, I’m not sure how it worked out this way, but it did. This year, I’ve come into quite a bit of free time, so I made the conscious effort to audition for the competition. Wouldn’t you know, the craziest thing happened? I got in. My...
Addy Awards go digital
The American Advertising Federation of Pensacola (AAF) hosted their annual American Advertisement Award or Addy Gala Friday, February 26th. However, this years’ gala was different; amidst COVID-19 and social distancing, this event was held online. Professionals and students gathered in front of their computer screens and watched. Pensacola State College took home three judges’ choice awards. Graphic designers Jennifer Manare...
Bryan Terell Clark inspires students
On Wednesday, February 10th, Broadway singer, actor, and the co-founder of a non-profit organization called inDEFINED, Bryan Terrel Clark, and the Lyceum series hosted a motivational event to PSC via Zoom. He is most notable for his appearance as George Washington in the Broadway hit Hamilton. His mother is a pastor, and she would always quote this scripture “We’re overcome...
JobX offers PSC students local jobs
Over the last fall semester, Pensacola State College added a new feature to their website: the JobX Board, which would hope to introduce job-hungry students and alumni to local businesses hoping to hire responsible adults who are currently in the process of earning a higher education. The move is a refreshing step in the right direction as we continue to...
Equality Act must pass
In the coming weeks, the House and Senate will hear debate over the Equality Act, which greatly expands the legal rights of gay, lesbian, and transgender people. A huge political battle is brewing over this legislation, and over the next few weeks, you’re sure to hear the right throw out all their old talking points in a barrage of vile...
Lewallyn, Angus open up about AD
The spring sports season opened with a passing of the guard as new athletic directors took over PSC’s athletics department. Coach Bryan Lewallyn and Coach Lindsey Angus now serve as the Athletic Director and Associate athletics director. Both coaches have continued to serve as the head coaches of their prospective sports teams. Coach Lewallyn serves as the head baseball coach...
Lewallyn and Angus to take helm as PSC’s Athletic Directors.
Head baseball coach Bryan Lewallyn and Head softball coach Lyndsey Angus were named with the athletic director and assistant athletic director responsible for PSC athletics at a press conference Wednesday, January 20. PSC’s President, Dr.Ed Meadows, highly recommended Lewallyn and Angus for the positions. Meadows said.“He has shown an incredible ability to lead since he returned to us as a...
Email is no longer enough
PSC needs to step up its communication game. In a world full of advancing technology, it should be expected that an institution in charge of educating young minds would be fully intent on keeping with the times. Instead, there’s a serious disconnect between administration and the student body, stemming from their differences in communication. It’s not that PSC doesn’t have...
Gatwood illuminates social issues
Acclaimed feminist poet, public educator, and activist Olivia Gatwood read to Pensacola State College students via Zoom webinar Wednesday, January 20. When a worldwide pandemic is not hindering her, Gatwood works as a full-time touring artist and educator, teaching workshops on the creative process for writers and providing lectures on Title IX initiatives, proactive solutions to sexual assaults on campuses,...