Tabatha Fields The Corsair Giving thanks on Thanksgiving Day is a tradition that has occurred since 1621. Many students learn that Thanksgiving is a tradition that started with the arrival of the pilgrims, members of the Puritan Sect, who sailed to America on the Mayflower. According to www.wilstar.com/holidays/thankstr.htm, Thanksgiving History and Customs, “The pilgrims who...
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Political roundtable: education, healthcare and foreign policy
Danielle Provau The Corsair Laughter and casual conversation floated from the six panelists as they waited for the second part of Pensacola State College Philosophy Club’s Political Roundtable to start, Oct. 29. Professor Mike Gilbert, moderator, called the panel to order to discuss education: liberal vs. vocational. Should one get more focus than another? “There...
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Compensation for College Athletes?
Tim Ajmani The Corsair One of the biggest issues involving the NCAA today is whether or not student athletes should be compensated for their services to their school’s athletic programs. A highly debated subject, the topic has perhaps gained more and more controversy due to recent support by high profile coaches. The NCAA has also...
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Pensacola State Names New Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Adriana Dueck The Corsair On Monday Pensacola State College held a press conference announcing the new women’s basketball coach, Leah Drury. After being assistant coach under Coach Chanda Rigby at Pensacola College and then working as an assistant coach at the University of Alabama, Drury will begin her first job as a head coach next...
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From book to movie
Tim Ajmani The Corsair A couple weeks ago, I wrote a review on “The Hunger Games” film adaptation based on the novel by Suzanne Collins. As I mentioned in that, it was very good. It got me thinking: What are some of the best recent book-to-movie adaptations out there? Probably high on that list has...
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Senator Nelson Pays Pensacola a Visit
Adriana Dueck The Corsair Senator Bill Nelson spoke to to the local political community members as well as city leaders yesterday on the Pensacola State College main campus. He addressed the RESTORE Act that recently passed in the Senate and is in limbo in the United States House of Representatives. The goal of the RESTORE...
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Chanda Rigby: New Head Coach For Troy University Women’s Basketball
Shauna Cook The Corsair Chanda Rigby has been the Head Coach for Pensacola State Woman’s Basketball for 7 years. She has two State Championships and two third place National Championships under her belt while head coach for PSC. Rigby has just taken the position of head coach of Woman’s basketball for Troy University. “It’s a great opportunity for...
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AmeriCorps Wants You!
Adriana Dueck The Corsair In the past year, the United States has seen a thrust in humanitarian awareness and action unparalleled by times before. While organizations like the Salvation Army and the Peace Corps have always existed, social media has given a new push to non-governmental organizations and their work. One example of passion in...
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2012 NBA playoff chase breakdown
Tim Ajmani The Corsair The NBA regular season is nearing its end. With teams having between nine and eleven games remaining, the race for the playoffs has become closer than ever. Here is my breakdown of the NBA playoff chases in the Eastern and Western Conferences. Eastern Conference Statistically, the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls...
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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...