Travis DeSimone The Corsair Most readers have been in love before. Most of have fallen out of love as well. Typically when we lose a lover it is through a nasty break up or some logistical issue, but sometimes death intervenes. What would you do to bring a dead lover back to life? This is an issue explored in Womb....
The Hunger Games: Movie review
Tim Ajmani The Corsair There’s only been one series of books that has captivated my interest and desire to finish reading each as soon as possible. That is the story of Harry Potter. Well, that is, up until now. When I started to read Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games, I experienced the same feeling; I just couldn’t put it down....
Spring break just isn’t the same
Amber Burse The Corsair Spring break is supposed to be an exciting time for students to relax and take a much needed mini-vacation away from doing school work. However, for spring-breakers, not much traveling was done this year. I polled thirty-two students and only one had plans to leave Pensacola for spring break. Most of the students said that they...
The anticipation of the Tosh Takeover
Shanna Wells The Corsair “Thank you… Alright, you’re ruining the show. Thank you for clapping at what my parents are ashamed of,” said Daniel Tosh, a preacher’s son, as he walked onto the stage during his successful tour in 2010. Tosh, a comedian named one of the “10 Comics to Watch” in 2005 by Variety Magazine has had whirlwind success...
Financial Awareness for Students of All Ages
Most college students don’t think too deeply about finances. They are often living from paycheck to paycheck or if they are they don’t budget and consume wisely. In a response to this Pensacola State College established the Society for Financial Awareness. Through meetings that SOFA holds students are given the opportunity to learn more about financial awareness and how to...
Lady Pirates:Third Place National Champions For Second Year In A Row
Shauna Cook The Corsair The Lady Pirates took Third Place at the 2011-2012 NJCAA National Championship in Salina, Kansas on Saturday, March 24 against Central Arizona winning 73-72. This is the second year in a row for the Pensacola State Lady Pirates to make it to the National Championship and place third out of 16 teams nationwide. Pensacola State went in as...
Emotional Loss For The Lady Pirates
Shauna Cook The Corsair Friday, March 23 was game three for Pensacola State (seed #4) vs Trinity Valley (seed #1) at the NJCAA Women’s National Championship in Salina, Kan. and ended with an emotional loss for the Lady Pirates 66-71. The starting line-up for PSC were 5’9 Sophomore Guard from Natchitoches, La. #3 Brandy Broome, 5’7 Sophomore Guard from Washington, DC #5 Ronika Ransford, 5’9 Sophomore...
The best don’t always win – March Madness
Tim Ajmani The Corsair The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is arguably the most exciting three weeks in basketball in America. The upsets. The extraordinary individual performances. Unforgettable games. And… the best team doesn’t always win. In my eyes, this year’s tournament thus far has been the epitome of that statement. I feel that the team that is the hottest coming...
Lady Pirate’s Make It To The Final Four
Shauna Cook The Corsair Thursday, March 22 was the second game for Pensacola State Lady Pirates and they took the win against Georgia Perimeter College 70-57. This win advanced the Lady Pirates to the final four and will have to face the #1 seed, Trinity Valley Community College, Friday, March 23 at 8p.m.. Starting for PSC were 5’9 Sophomore from Natchitoches,...
Lady Pirates Win First Game At National Championship
Shauna Cook The Corsair Wednesday, March 21 was a victory win for the Lady Pirates (72-60) playing their first game at 2:00 p.m. in the NJCAA Woman’s National Championship in Salina, KS against Monroe Community College Rochester, NY. The starting line-up for Pensacola State was 5’9 Sophomore from Natchitoches, La. Brandy Broome, 5’7 Sophomore from Washington, DC Ronika Ransford, 5’9 Sophomore from Pensacola...