32nd President of the United States, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, once said, “Nobody will ever deprive the American people of the right to vote except the American people themselves and the only way they could do this is by not voting.” As it was then, so it is now. For the past few years, some individuals in Congress and state legislatures...
Hurricane Review reflects on 2020
by Daniel Cheer The Hurricane Review, Pensacola State College’s (PSC) national literary magazine, released its newest issue. The magazine itself differs from other publications at PSC because it does not just incorporate art and stories from students but contributors from all across the country. The magazine has been in publication since 1986, where it was called Half Tones to Jubilee,...
Ashmore delights with Six Characters
by Noah McCarthy Students and faculty were treated to a performance of Luigi Pirandello’s Six Characters in Search of an Author on March 5. The play was adapted by Pensacola State’s own Dr. Rodney Whatley and performed by the PSC Performing Arts Department students. The play tells the harrowing, witty, and often morbid story of a family of six characters...
Pensacola State College: Culinary Arts
Pensacola State College offers a wide variety of degree opportunities. Two exciting educational paths available at PSC are the Culinary Arts Certificate Program (CCC) and an Associate in Science degree in Culinary Management. These programs provide exciting courses for aspiring students to obtain the skills necessary to pursue careers in the hospitality and culinary industries. Chef Jimmie Langham is the...
Wide selection of Pensacola coffee choices excite the taste buds
by Shea Dixon and Marley Reynolds Pensacola, though it may be smaller than other cities, is no stranger to the cafe scene. This first weekend in March, we, the self-claimed food reviewers of the Corsair, took it upon ourselves to go out and find the best of the best among them. The first stop was Pensacola State’s coffee shop, The...
Art departments welcomes Alaina Plowdrey
Alaina Plowdrey is the new department head for the Visual Arts building. Dr. Plowdrey is a contemporary figure painter. Has an M.F.A. in Painting from the New York Academy of Art. She is completing a Ph.D. in Philosophy, Aesthetics, and Art Theory from the Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts in Portland, Maine. She joins Pensacola State College,...
Minimum wage increase crucial
Deep within the cavernous halls of the U.S. Capitol, a fierce debate is currently brewing. Every member of government is preparing to toss around responsibility as though it were a basketball. Unfortunately, it seems a slam dunk is unlikely, and with who is holding the ball, it would appear it is instead headed for the stands at rapid speeds. As...
Breaking news celebrity endorsed food is still just food
As far back as the mid-90s, the food and drink industry has used popular celebrities to peddle new menu items. The most recent addition was a brand of Oreo’s themed after Lady Gaga’s new album Chromatica. If you haven’t had an Oreo, the contents are pretty simple; you get two chocolate cookies with some cream slapped in the middle. These...
Bernie Sanders a hipster in disguise
Bernie Sanders is once again a hot topic of conversation and not just for his rollout of aggressive new economic policies in Congress. For many individuals, the mention of his name currently brings to mind an image of a crotchety older man sitting with his arms crossed, wearing fashionable mittens and a warm fluffy coat. Although Senator Bernie Sanders of...
Nintendo Delivers Again: Bowser’s Fury Delights
Bowser’s Fury continues Nintendo’s track record of crafting excellent games from simplistic skeletons. Its only recognizable flaw is the relatively short length compared to Mario’s other outings. If you were wondering if Super Mario 3D World is worth buying a second time for Bowser’s Fury alone, the answer is yes. Bowser’s Fury is a fantastic Mario game that is likely...