Poarch Creek Tribe hosts show of color, culture for Thanksgiving By Joshua Olson The Poarch Band of Creek Indians held their annual Thanksgiving Pow Wow in Atmore, Alabama Thursday and Friday, Nov. 23 and 24, opening the reservation to the public for the 47th time. The Thanksgiving Pow Wow, which began in 1971 as an annual homecoming celebration for tribal...
Robinson Honors Program for academically gifted students
By Jay Pham Reserved Honors student parking, competitive edge for scholarships, leadership development and career planning skills; these are a few of the many perks for the new and improved Pensacola State College Robinson Honors Program reinstituted for fall 2017. The Robinson Honors program “gives you an advantage either when you are applying for a job or a scholarship [to]...
Walter F. Spara Writing Competition
Winners receive accolades at awards ceremony By Sarah Richards Seven students placed in the Walter F. Spara writing contest this year in the categories of poetry, essay, and short story. Brenna Tressler, majoring in Elementary Education, dominated the awards: first and second place in essay and second place in short story. “Walter Spara has not disappeared—he is reflected here,”...
Free speech safe on campus
By Donny West Florida was on high alert early in October when Richard Spencer visited the University of Florida. A state of emergency was declared, and there was a great deal of anxiety throughout the state. Before the end of the day, three men would be charged with attempted murder. With all the turmoil throughout the nation, one might start...
Athletic trainers improve campus well-being
By Jay Phillips Sports wouldn’t exist without the athletes who play them, which makes athletic trainers and an important component in the field of athletics. Sports medicine has become popular at Pensacola State College. Our athletic trainers are an example of why athletes depend on them. PSC’s trainers focus on injury prevention and keeping athletes healthy–even without a serious injury....
Pirate alumni reconnect on, off the court
Play together, Stick together By Jay Phillips Most student athletes dream of chances to earn scholarships and turn professional when they sign their letters of intent to play college sports. What many don’t realize is that the bonds created with their peers, and more specifically their teammates, are one of the truest treasures available to them. Christopher Patterson, better...
Vason signs with University of North Carolina Wilmington
By Chris Sharp Ahyiona Vason, a sophomore guard for the Pirates, will be joining the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) women’s basketball team after making her official signing November 8 in the Lou Ross Center. Vason started in 27 of 28 games, contributing 9.9 points per game (ppg) and earning an average of 16.4 minutes per game over the...
Barron’s Corner: PSC student section comes to life
By Barron Demons The student section has shown their support for the basketball team since the first home game against Southwest Tennessee Community College (SWTCC). Students have shown up in large numbers, giving the Pirates a lot to look forward to during the season. Junior college sports teams usually won’t experience the student support larger institutions like Duke or Michigan...
HUMANS OF PSC: January 2018
What is your current level of education at Pensacola State College? This is my first and last semester at PSC. I am a transfer from Faulkner State currently enrolled in mostly elective courses. I plan on attending a four-year university locally to continue my drive toward becoming a conservational officer or a traveling park ranger. What is your favorite course?...
PSC instructor hosts solo art show at Artel Gallery
By Jay Pham It was Julie McGrath’s second solo show, yet she entertained guests like she’s been hosting for ages. Her art is mainly fashion inspired with her own twist. “All of my art is off the runway. They’re all very specific from designers that are current,” McGrath said. McGrath had a reception for her art exhibit “The Fine...