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.
No Need to Fear It: Budgeting Basics for Students
The fear, the tendency to stay away, or if you tried it and did not stick with it, the unbearable aspect of budgeting stems from the common misconception that budgeting acts as a restraint. It may feel like a roadblock between your money and a well-deserved expensive dinner, or perhaps a restriction that prevents you from getting the latest game or book you have been waiting for. To begin, you must understand that budgeting is not meant to act like a chain that restrains you from spending your money and enjoying it. Rather, it is meant to give you freedom that is within your means.
Upcoming PSC Gallery Exhibitions
The Anna Lamar Switzer Center for Visual Arts on the Pensacola campus is always displaying new art in their galleries, whether from students, faculty, or visiting artists. The newest exhibition, No Sleep Till Branded, represents art showcasing a collective of eight PSC student portfolios.
Exploring PSC’s Planetarium
When you first enter the Pensacola State College Planetarium, you almost feel a sense of serenity when entering such a grandiose place. Everyone who enters the Planetarium is there to connect to something bigger than ourselves and to understand the nature of our existence. Ironically, it's strangely calming to be in a place where all your earthly worries are removed, as you look up at projections of the universe.
One for All, All for One: Improvable Cause
In Downtown Pensacola, a form of comedy is practiced that sends shivers down the spine of the average onlooker and irrational laughter from those afflicted. A style practiced that even saying the words can cause looks of terror: Improvisation Comedy. Improv has become one of the most influential forms of humor over the past last half century, and while many can exist in a major city like Chicago or New York, we have one we can call our own: “Improvable Cause”
YMCA’s Corporate Cup Is a Success
September 21st was a day of community, competition, and fun for PSC and various other organizations as the YMCA’s 28th annual Corporate Cup Games went off with a big hit. The games are the YMCA’s way of giving the community a unique experience while also prioritizing wellness and fun. Since 1994, they’ve been hosting these events for the community and it’s different to participate in.
Upcoming Pensacola Fall Events
As the cooler weather rushes in, so do the fun activities and events. If you are looking for something to do this fall season whether that is strolling through a market downtown or supporting local bands, here are some ways you can spend this autumn season:
Marcellus Williams and The Misuse of the Death Penalty (Opinionated)
In 1998, a reporter named Felicia Gayle was found in her home stabbed to death in St. Louis, Missouri. In 2005, Marcellus Williams was convicted of Gayle’s murder despite the lack of his DNA at the crime scene. Williams spent two decades on death row after his conviction in the early 2000s. The U.S. Supreme Court denied the request for a stay and on September 24th, he was executed by lethal injection.