By Jennifer Tonnaer Every school year, Pensacola State College (PSC) recognizes outstanding students with the Student Excellence Awards Ceremony. This year’s ceremony, held April 23 at the WSRE Amos Studio, saw nearly 150 students awarded. The following awards presented in the ceremony include: Program Scholars, Department Scholars, Scholastic Achievement, All-Florida Academic Team, Leadership, Service, Volunteer Service and the Sharlene E. Burkhardt awards....
Summer Courses, Yay or Nay?
By Kimberly Bogers When a college student thinks of summer, there are a variety of things that could cross his or her mind: spending time at the beach, hanging out with friends, taking on another job to earn some extra money, going on a road-trip or sleeping-in. However, along with some of these thoughts, students might also think of the college courses...
Noiseheads rock crowd for season premiere of WSRE’s “StudioAmped”
By Selina Iglesias Noiseheads, an alternative/rock band from Pensacola, simply describes themselves as a band that “likes to make noise.” They did exactly that at the WSRE Jean & Paul Amos Studio on the evening of April 9 for Season 7 of StudioAmped, a televised concert series featuring regional bands and their original music. Each StudioAmped performance is recorded by...
Earth Day celebrates conservation work of Senator Nelson
By Selina Iglesias The Earth is a truly magnificent planet. It is the only planet that has the perfect conditions for supporting life, unlike any other planet in the solar system. The Earth is so amazing that it even has an entire holiday dedicated to it. For 45 years now, Earth Day has been celebrated on April 22. Created in 1969...
Crisis referral group provides support, training for students and faculty
By Sean Seid The Pensacola State College Crisis Action Referral Effort for Students, better known by their acronym C.A.R.E.S., provides a wide variety of resources for students in a state of crisis, as well as education for people who may come into contact with them. “A Gatekeeper is anyone who has the potential to come into contact with someone who may...
Active Minds educates students about mental health
By Kimberly Bogers Pensacola State College has many different clubs and committees on their various campuses, one of them being the PSC chapter of Active Minds on the Pensacola and Milton campus. Active Minds is a nationwide organization that aims to raise awareness on college campuses about mental health. The current president of the PSC chapter is Pablo Campos, and he...
Why a Liberal Arts education still matters
By Iwona Hamrick There has been an ongoing debate among politicians, the media and, most of all, in academic circles about the purpose and benefits of a college education. Although the majority of those involved in the discussion admit that today a college degree is essential in finding a higher-paying job and in advancing one’s social status, there is little...
Community involvement sprouts at Lumberjack Festival
By Kimberly Bogers A crowd of people cheer wildly as a man in a plaid shirt throws an ax towards a target several yards away; children laugh as they take turns rolling a giant log from one checkpoint to another; families enjoy hot dogs and burgers as they admire beautiful flowers and flourishing plants. All of this and more happened...
Making the most out of Spring Break on a budget
By Selina Iglesias Spring Break is one of the most anticipated happenings of the spring semester. While it can be tempting to splurge on food, fashion and fun during Spring Break, whether you’re kicking it back at the beach or taking a road trip with friends or family, your wallet and conscience will thank you for spending money wisely. Below...
A beginners guide to Pensacon
By Collin Bestor The second annual Pensacon was a huge success. For three days, thousands of fans flocked to Downtown Pensacola to enjoy the festivities provided at the Bay Center, Crown Plaza hotel and the Sanger Theater. For Sci-Fi, comic book, super hero and TV fans, it felt like Christmas. Walking into the Bay Center for the first time at Pensacon was a mesmerizing...