by Ally Doty Wednesday, Jan. 30, was a losing night for the Pensacola State College men’s basketball team. They fell hard, 99-64, to the leaders of their conference, Northwest Florida State College. The game was coarse from the beginning even though PSC scored the first six points. It wasn’t long before NWFSC responded and made their way up the scoreboard. ...
Ladies lose to ranked NWFSC, 51-29
by Alloy Doty “Here we go White!” Coach Leah Drury, of Pensacola State College, cheered as she watched her Lady Pirates fall to the Northwest Florida State College Wednesday, Jan. 30, at the Lou Ross Center. With a 0-5 record, Wednesday’s double header began with PSC’s women still fighting for their first conference win this season. Six minutes into the...
Nearing the end of his career, Rowe still brings art history to life
by Ben Sheffler It’s difficult to imagine, but when Dr. Patrick Rowe started teaching Art History in 1983 at Pensacola State College (then Pensacola Junior College), there were no personal computers at the school. There were no copiers in the Visual Arts Department. There wasn’t even a phone in his office. “I was surprised that I didn’t have my own...
Book Review: “Twilight” series is guilty pleasure
by Danielle Provau The “Twilight” series is a guilty pleasure for adults. Readers love this series, but no one wants to actually admit it. Author Stephanie Meyer has a knack for writing for teens. She took an unobtrusive, average teenage girl and changed her life forever. She made sure that her main character Bella could easily be any girl. She...
Men take home conference win
by Ally Doty “You have him in the right spot! Now make him take that shot!” Coach Pete Pena roared across the court to the Pirate’s Denzel Richardson, during the Saturday, Jan. 19 game at the Lou Ross Center against Tallahassee Community College. It was the Pirate’s fourth conference game this season. The Pirates took to the court ready to...
Ladies lose to TCC 72-58
by Ally Doty Pensacola State College’s Lady Pirates faced Tallahassee Community College on Saturday Jan. 19 at the Lou Ross Center for their fourth conference game of the season. Both teams came into the game without a conference win and both teams were looking for their first victory. PSC started the game with great focus, taking the lead, 8-4 in...
Lyceum: Flamenco group wows audience at Ashmore
by Danielle Provau The Juan Siddi Flamenco Theatre Company lit the Ashmore Auditorium on fire with their passion for the fiery Flamenco dance style on Jan. 14, 2013. The group performed two sets, showcasing the dancers and musicians respectively, in front of a sold out audience. Before the show, the beautifully dressed dancers were practicing their steps in the hallway. “Five...
Super Bowl Bash set for Jan. 30
Are you ready for the big game? The Pensacola Campus Student Leadership and Activities and Intramurals will present the Super Bowl Bash on Wednesday, Jan. 30, from 12-4 p.m at the gazebo outside the Pensacola campus Student Center. Food will include pizza, wings and more. There will be tailgating games and other giveaways. A Madden 2013 video game tournament will...
Photo Feature: Galactic featuring Corey Glover
New Orleans instrumentalists Galactic performed at The Vinyl Music Hall on Jan. 15, 2013. The band, which specializes in funk grooves, works with a revolving group of guest vocalists rather than having a lead singer. For their Pensacola show, the featured vocalist was Corey Glover of Living Color, best known for the ’90s hits “Cult of Personality” and “Glamour Boys.”...
PSC offers January volunteer opportunities
by Chelsea Zachary Have you ever wanted to be a superhero? If you answered yes, then consider making a difference by becoming a volunteer. This month, there are many opportunities to help in the community through Pensacola State College. For those interested in working with children, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. For Change group and the Pensacola State College...