Hope and excitement is in the air at Pensacola State College (PSC) as the men’s basketball team has been heating up and currently stands at a 4-1 record to start the season. The residents of this town, along with students, couldn’t have been more ready for the home opener that took place on November 1st against Santa Fe College and marked the start of the 2024-2025 season. The Pirates took down the Saints 80-64 in a statement win.
The End of Semester Overwhelm; How You Can Get Help on Campus
Pensacola’s campus has various resources and tools at the fingertips of each student. For any issue or problem that you might have, there is a service or department that can help.
Island Fights Returns To Pensacola
Island Fights returns to Pensacola, Florida, near the end of October to give MMA, boxing, and kickboxing fans a great night filled with brutal knockouts and submissions.
Will an Abortion Ban Really Get Rid of Abortions?
The election is over. The votes are in. Realistically, we do not know what America’s future holds. The idea of the unknown can be terrifying. One of Florida’s most controversial and important amendments this year was Amendment 4, which determined the right to abortion past the current six week law in Florida.
Foiling Through Pensacola by Ella Goodwin Mike
Sail Pensacola, a local organization, is hosting the North American expansion of Foiling Week to the United States on the stage of Pensacola, Florida. This will be the biggest sailing regatta we have seen. It will go from February 24 through March 2, 2025.
Pensacola’s Annual Greek Festival Once Again Brings Fun to the Community
Pensacola’s 64th Annual Greek Festival took place during the first 3 days of November and, like every year, it went wonderfully. The festival is presented by the Greek Orthodox Church, taking place on its campus over on West Garden Street. The festival includes food, vendors, dancing, and music.
A Strong Debut and Higher Expectations for the Women’s Soccer Team
September 20th–The final whistle blew on a warm September afternoon to cap a dominant 3-0 display for the Pirates against the Southern Union State Bisons. The game’s first half was balanced, with both teams creating chances and exchanging possessions. However, the Pirates proved too much for the Bisons to handle in the second half as the Pirates steadily held possession at the opponent’s half and started to convert their chances.
This Month in History
For 89 years, the Pensacola Interstate Fair has entertained and brought joy to all who have attended it. Despite the long runtime of the fair, few seem to know about the intricate history of this long-running icon. With the fair right around the corner, why not discuss its history?
Know the Florida Propositions; How Your Ballot Can Impact Florida’s Future
As this year’s presidential election is weighing heavy on the nation’s minds, local propositions and elections are often being pushed aside and neglected. But it is vital to consider our local government as well. On this year's ballot, Floridians will get the chance to vote on six proposed constitutional amendments: partisan school board elections, a state constitutional right to hunt and fish, recreational marijuana legalization, right to abortion, homestead exemption inflation adjustment, and repeal of public campaign financing.
“We Care, For Your Welfare”
School work, jobs, and personal matters that feel like more work–the load we get as students, plus the extras of life, make it easy for stress and burnout to set on us. And when that happens, our performance in school and sometimes even our personal lives can suffer. To ease some stress or lighten the burden, the college has programs and resources to help PSC students.