by Sebastian Gordon September is Suicide Prevention Month. All month, many events will be taking place to raise awareness for suicide prevention. The overall suicide rate in the U.S. has increased by 35% since 1999. Promoting healing, helping others, and giving hope are essential to preventing suicide. September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day. This...
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Ashmore Auditorium holds festival of student-directed One Act Plays
by Sebastian Gordon On April 19th and 20th, the Directing 1 Class presented “Close Contact,” A Festival Series of One Acts. It was held at the Ashmore Auditorium and was held exclusively for PSC students and faculty. The show was comprised of ten individual one acts. Both nights consisted of five stories which ranged from...
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February 2021
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Even during COVID-19, art flourishes
By Kevin Thomas With quarantine in full effect for at least eight months now, many people are adjusting to the new normal. People are used to working from home, students have started adjusting to their Zoom meetings, and businesses are opening up albeit relatively hesitantly. One field that has had an iffy time recovering during...
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PSC welcomes Dog-tor Rudy
Pensacola State College’s Wellness Services welcomes Rudy the VIII, a two-year-old yellow Labrador Retriever. Rudy will provide help and ensure mental well-being for students who are facing challenges that might affect their academic performance and will provide a sense of safety. He assists handler Brittney Clark during her work as a mental health coordinator by...
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One student’s quest for cleanest bathroom
By Sarah Richards When I see lines of people waiting to get into Best Buy on Black Friday, I always wonder if they’re by themselves, and if so, how do they go to the bathroom? Do they wear adult diapers or do they fast? Do they call for backup? ...
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The Old Geezer: Adopt greyhounds, make fast friends
By Rachel Giordano Have you ever rescued a greyhound? If not, you’re missing out on a gentle companion that could change both of your lives for the better. Florida’s recent election allowed voters to decide if greyhound racing should be banned. ...
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South Santa Rosa Center on lockdown, more students need to opt-in for alerts
By Rachel Giordano On Oct. 23, 2018, the South Santa Rosa Center (SSRC) at Pensacola State College (PSC) went on lockdown due to a credible threat of a potential violent situation that could have caused bodily harm. An alert went out from campus Police Chief Sean Fagan to all...
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Club Spotlight: The African-American Student Association
By Jaylen Boyd The African -American Student Association(AASA) is part of a larger group. This organization is the Florida African-American Student Association (FAASA). The group often travels out to institutions where they meet with other regions and their colleges. The fall leadership institution is coming up and the group...
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PSC’s Got Talent!
By Sarah Richards Eleven contestants participated in PSC’s Got Talent!, sponsored by Student Activities and put on by the Assistant Coordinator of Student Engagement & Leadership, Jessi Brown. Abigail Bott won first place for her rendition of “I’d Rather Be Me” (featured in the original Broadway cast of Mean Girls, sang by Barrett Wilbert Weed)....