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October 2016
More than just donkeys, elephants
Down with the two party system By Sean Minton and Becca Carlson
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Amateur astronomers celebrate 40 years By Becca Carlson
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t is important for everyone to know exactly who is running for the office of President of the United States before heading to the voting booth this November. All attention seems to be focused on the Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican candidate Donald Trump; however, they are not the only candidates on the ballot this year. Many people feel stuck between two terrible choices. Many believe that both candidates are corrupt and that this election marks the lowest political point in American history. What’s worse is that many people do not know that there are other options. According to the Florida Department of State website, the Sunshine State will have 12 candidates listed for president. True, most will be Independents that have little to no chance of winning. However, two candidates (other than Clinton and Trump) are nationally recognized. Governor Gary Johnson of New Mexico is a former Republican running under the Libertarian Party, and Dr. Jill Stein is a physician and environmental activist represents the Green Party. Although the spotlight has missed these candidates, knowing who they are could shift a voter’s perspective on the election.
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The Candidates: Johnson and running mate Bill Weld are both former two-term Governors who have combined political careers of over 20 years. Johnson holds a political science degree from the University of New Mexico. He also built one of the largest construction companies in the New Mexico area. Stein and her running mate Ajamu Baraka are both civil rights and human rights activists. Stein is an environmentalist and physician who graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1979. She also ran during the 2012 election under the Green Party, and she is the current holder for most votes ever received by a female candidate for president in the general election. The Issues: Johnson and Stein share similar characteristics in terms of policies they would establish. Some of these include legalizing marijuana, creating fairness in tax and criminal justice reform. Though, they do have several differences, especially when it comes to matters beyond our borders. On foreign policy, Johnson calls for a stronger military but is against using its power to solve world problems. Stein’s foreign policy calls for peace by using diplomacy and focusing on human rights to combat war. Stein wants to eliminate student debt for college students through federal financing,
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eptember 30 marked the 40th Anniversary of the partnership between The Escambia Amateur Astronomy Association (EAAA) and Gulf Islands National Seashore. The partnership gives students and community members a chance to look up and see the stars or other astral objects in one of Pensacola’s Dark Skies locations. It was also the last Fort Pickens Gaze of the season. Among the sightings of the evening were satellites, shooting stars, Saturn with its rings, M4 Messier 4 or M4, M6, M7, M13 globular and cluster galaxies as well as M31, also known as The Andromeda Galaxy. A pass by the International Space Station also took place while visitors were arriving. Astronomical League liaison Dr. Wayne Wooten has been teaching astronomy at Pensacola State College since 1974. His career includes numerous accolades for his teaching and astronomical achievements. Wooten, along with EAAA members, has been actively engaged in stargazing and solar flare spotting around the area.
while Johnson would like to encourage competition between states by removing the Federal Department of Education and leaving education policy to state and local governments. Primary Focus: These third party candidates also have separate ideas for what the main focus in office should be. Stein’s plan is to create millions of Continued on Page 3 jobs by switching to renewable energy and investing in sustainable agriculture and public transit. She would also take displaced workers from oil companies and relocate them to new green jobs. She is known as the candidate who puts people, peace and the planet over profit. Johnson vows to tackle the national deficit and provide Congress a truly balanced budget. He plans to veto any deficit expenditure bills, forcing Congress to obtain a majority vote to override his veto in order to prevent excessive spending. His plan excludes taxation as a solution to the U.S.’s 20 trillion-dollar debt. Whether it’s Johnson’s plan, Stein’s plan, or Clinton or Trump’s, it is up to the voter to decide who is more appealing to them. Be sure to do research before mindlessly electing the someone this November. For more information on either of these third party candidates, visit their websites Johnson at www.Johnsonweld.com/issues and Stein at Milky Way photo taken during stargaze event. www.jill2016.com/plan. PHOTO COURTESY OF CHRISTOPHER MILLS
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You can make a difference: Volunteer in your community Children are our future; Those most forgotten need you the most By Nicole Gunter
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eing taken by authorities from the only thing one has ever known can be a terrifying and extremely traumatic event that can have lasting effects on a child’s life. When someone is accused of abusing, neglecting or abandoning a child, social services steps in and removes the child from that environment. The children are then placed in the care of a friend or relative, but in most cases they are placed in a foster home within the State’s foster care system. Often times, this is as traumatic, if not more so, than the alleged abuse, neglect or abandonment. Just when a child feels all alone in the world, his or her new reality of what is about to happen can be the craziest roller coaster ride of their life, the Courts appoint a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL). This is a State funded program that resulted from the Federal Abuse Treatment Act of 1974. Carol Thomas, the 1st Judicial District Volunteer Recruiter for the Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) program, sums up a volunteer in these simple words, “To the world, you may be one person; but to one person you may be the world.” The program consists primarily of volunteers who are essentially the voice of the child. They have no stone to grind, and no dog in the fight, so to speak,
other than what is in the best interest of the child. There are staff attorneys and administrative employees of the program, but the volunteers make up the bulk of the team. The age range of children removed from their caregivers is from birth to 18. Children are often removed from their mothers at birth. In a lot of cases, the foster care system is all the “family” these children know. In some cases, the foster home may not be the ideal place for this child. How will anyone know? For a child who is not often heard, the volunteer’s voice can make all the difference in their lives. There is no experience needed to volunteer. You can be the one person in the child’s life who really cares while he or she are going through the worst time of their lives by spending time with them, talking to them and being their voice. According to Thomas, to become a GAL you must be 21 years of age, be able to pass a Level 2 security check and have a big heart. The program asks for a 1 year commitment, during which time they will train you on procedures. You must visit the child at least 1 hour per month, keep records of any visits you have with the child and complete a fill-in-the-blank
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report for the court. The 1st Judicial District covers 4 counties: Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton. They currently have 1,338 children who are assigned a GAL by the courts and have 610 volunteers. Not all children are assigned a GAL. The Program is currently in need of over 100 volunteers in Santa Rosa County and over 250 volunteers in Escambia. They need bi-lingual volunteers, military members on base and men to mentor young boys who have no father figure.
The range of backgrounds is from college students, stay at home moms, professionals to almost 90 year old grandmothers. If you can’t volunteer as a GAL, there are other ways you can help this amazing program. They need donations like money, clothes, school supplies, administrative help, answering phone calls, chaperoning at functions like dolphin cruises, Holiday parties and more. To volunteer, you may contact Carol Thomas by phone at 850.595.3719 or email at Carol.Thomas@gal.fl.gov.
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Seasonal affective disorder: More than just the winter blues By Brittany Lane
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easonal Affective Disorder (SAD) affects 30% of college students and is more than just “Winter Blues.” SAD is a disorder in which the changing of sunlight patterns causes a shift in your biological clock and causes an increase in melatonin, a sleep-related hormone. It often mimics clinical depression in symptoms, but only occurs during seasonal changes such as fall and winter. According to Our Everyday Life, symptoms include poor academic performance, feeling stressed, avoiding socialization with your friends, wanting to stay in bed, skipping class due to low motivation or fatigue, feeling irritable for no apparent reason or an increased desire to eat comfort foods, especially those high in carbohydrates. Anyone can have SAD, but it most commonly occurs in young adults and women. Some of the risks are inherent vulnerability, genetics, light deprivation and increase of stress. This is heightened in college students due to the inability to cope with physical change, stress and separation from family. So how can you cope with SAD? Coping with this disorder starts with a talk with your counselor. Pensacola State has an on-campus therapist, Angelique Austin. To schedule an appointment, call (850) 466-3200. Another thing to try is changing your environment. Try getting different light bulbs, removing drapes, adding colors or a plant to your room. Take frequent walks in the sunlight, and have a friend go with you. Exercise plenty, and modify your diet with complex carbohydrates (like cereal, pasta, or nuts). If these things do not work, you may need to consider light therapy. GRAPHIC BY KATHERINE CHEN
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Rocking the Crystal Coast: Students explore local music scene By Becca Carlson
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estled comfortably in the heart of the Southern music scene, Pensacola musicians draw influences from nearby music capitals such as New Orleans, Atlanta, Nashville, Memphis, Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando, and Miami and Local band Crystal Coast (CC) is no exception. What the band brings to the table is certainly exceptional. The synth-rock group includes Cooper Dalrymple on lead vocals, guitar, and synth; Ryan Post plays the bass, synth, as well as provides backup vocals; and Eric Moehler gets a workout on the drums. After a brief stint in Tampa under the name Ursaria, the Pensacola-based group reorganized and rebranded for the new sound that was beginning to emerge. “I’d been writing a lot of songs outside the capability of that group [Ursaria],” said Dalrymple. The current incarnation of CC is already creating a buzz around town— and rightly so. They found their groove from the get-go during their show at Sluggos in August. Even seasoned bands can take up to a song or two before they really click into synchronization during a live event. This was not the case for CC, and these guys have only played together for 6 months. Dalrymple and Post attend Pensacola State College while Moehler is a student at the University of South Alabama, so coordinating practice times can be a challenge, but despite
the challenge, the band is quickly gaining momentum. CC is hoping to expand and develop their distinctive sound as each member brings their own influences to the jam sessions. “Psychedelic music and Jazz music have always influenced me,” said Post. “Bands like Tame Impala, have very prominent bass riffs. They’re catchy in themselves, but they add to the song even more. That’s kind of what inspires me the most.” Dalrymple’s powerful, yet fragile, vocals are complemented by Posts smooth riffs while Moehler is a machine on the drums. Yet for all the hard work, they still know how to let go and have fun on stage. “I’m just on the drums losing my glasses or whatever. A cymbal flies off—everybody’s just laughing and having a good time,” said Moehler of a typical show. As the newest member of the band, Moehler has masterfully transitioned from his normally heavier sound to fit the band’s more “crispy” synth-rock sound. “I just had to pick up what [Cooper] wanted for the songs and go from there,” Moehler said. “It’s been an interesting change.” Scan this QR code to continue reading this story on ecorsair.com
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Continued from page 1 When it comes to solar flare spotting patience is the key. “You just have to play it by ear. You do not know even 30 minutes in advance,” said Wooten. “Or you can look and it will be quiet and then we get up there and, wow, here comes a flare that’s erupted in the last five minutes! You just don’t know.” Although Pensacola has its fair share of light pollution, there are still some good places to go for stargazing. Along with Fort Pickens there are also Dark Skies sites (designated areas of little to no immediate light pollution) in the Munson area as well as one located three parking lots to the east of Portofino. “We have several observing sites in the Munson area that are great for meteor showers. It’s about as dark as it gets in the entire southeastern United States,” said Wooten. The association includes many PSC students, alumni and community enthusiasts of all ages and backgrounds. Student membership is free; however, $15 includes a
student membership for the year with perks including a monocular with a solar filter for viewing sun spots and the solar eclipse next August 22nd. Other perks include access to the Loaner Telescope Program. Astrophotography is becoming more popular at these events. Digital SLR cameras are commonly used; however, with a mount attachment your iPhone may be all you need. “Wow, that’s the shattered remains of a star! That thing blew up, oh, 8,000 years ago,” Wooten said of a student photo. For more student and club member photo’s, check out the EAAA Facebook page at https://www. facebook.com/groups/80860174301/. Although the season is winding down, there are still opportunities to go out and stargaze. On Saturday, October 22, EAAA will be at Big Lagoon State Park which is typically darker than Fort Pickens. A calendar of other events can be found at: http://www.gulfweb. net/rlwalker/astronomy/index.html
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Television Review: The Rocky Horror Remake
By Minnie-Lee Bush
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he Rocky Horror Picture Show” will be the tv movie event of halloween season. Get ready for Transvestites from Transylvania and aliens that will take the audience out of this world. Coming this Halloween season on Fox, tune your TVs to watch the remake of one of the greatest cult classics to ever hit the silver screen: The Rocky Horror Picture Show. With an all star cast and award winning director, producer and choreographer Kenny Ortega, the Rocky Horror TV movie will leave the audience with goosebumps. The new cast alone will attract audiences of all ages. Victoria Justice from Nickelodeon’s Victorious will be playing Janet Weiss alongside costar Ryan McCarlan from Disney
Channel’s Liv And Maddie as Brad Majors. The cast list continues with music sensation Adam Lambert as Eddie and Christina Milian as Magenta. The iconic role of Frank-N-Furter will be played by Laverne Cox, most known for her role in the hit Netflix Original series Orange is the New Black. Of course, the “Rocky Horror Picture Show” would not be complete without an appearance by the original Frank-N-Furter, Tim Curry. He will play the Narrator and the Criminologists. Tim Curry raved to the press about the upcoming remake At Fox’s semi-annual presentation for the Television Critics Association in Los Angeles. He said he truly had an amazing time working with
cast and Ortega. Fans have shared mix emotions on social media about the new Rocky Horror. Some have shown disappointment in the casting while others are fear that Ortega will change the story all together. Ortega has done multiple interviews reassuring the fans that he is planning to stick extremely close to the script. The only change was the addition of one song but it will only be included on the DVD when it is released one month after premiering on Fox . The show will be air October 20. More information can be found on Fox’s website www.fox.com/the-rocky-horror-picture-show.
App Review: PDF Scanner By Spencer H Maupin
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here are many applications available on the app store to help accomplish specific tasks. One example of an app that could be beneficial to students with multiple purposes is a scanner such as Tiny Scanner-PDF scanner, an app with a free and paid variants available. Tiny Scanner allows one to scan documents with a picture that can be partially edited and
is organized into files that can be rearranged. With the way the pictures are edited, you can make quick note cards from notes taken in class by cropping images. You can also arrange copies of notes or documents to better help you study. Tiny scanner also has the ability to send any document on the app to others via email, making it easier to share notes with classmates or keep up with group projects.
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One of the negatives about this app, and many like it, are the locked features in the free versions of the app. Tiny scanner locks things such as unlimited documents and cloud storage to the paid version of the app. However, these apps can run perfectly fine without these features, and paying the extra amount is not needed to find these apps useful.
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Music Review: Female punk band Sour
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our, an all female punk band, is making prospects within the local music scene. Originating from Gulf Breeze, Florida, this trio has invaded the male dominated genre and has put their own spin on it. Formerly known as The Deadbeats, Sour has taken the elements of punk and combined it with melodic vocals. Cintia Nelson (drums), Sophia Labelle-Plott (guitar and vocals) and Aleyah Riggs (bass and vocals) each plays a key role in the dynamics of the band. Currently in high school, these girls are defying the odds and proving that you’re never too young to start a band. “As soon as we met in middle school we knew that we had to start a band,” said Riggs. “It was just something we were all passionate about, and we wanted to make it a reality.” During their set on stage at The Handlebar, the crowd was loving every minute of the female positive punk scenario, which made the energy
great within the music venue. Taking inspiration from The Runaways and Hole, Sour’s stage presence was wholehearted and reminisced of Courtney Love. More importantly, the venue didn’t feel segregated and all genders were equally enjoying the set. Sour makes use of both grunge and alternative influence. Heavy bass lines, fast guitar riffs, and powered vocals make the band true to what they’re going for. Tracks ranging from love, heartbreak, and high school angst their demo New Best Friend captures it all within 8 tracks. “Though it’s [the music scene] male dominated in some aspects, we strive to change that,” Riggs said. “We were inspired by other local female bands, and we hope to do the same so that the cycle can continue.” Sour has been making headway by consistently booking events twice a month to get their name out there. “We’re excited to see what the future has in store for us,” says Labelle-Plott.
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Product Review: Oculus Goggles vs. Google Cardboard By Briana Gardner
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irtual reality (VR) is one of the most popular ways to game these days. The players are immersed into a world that they have never been in. Though virtual reality is a new and amazing way to play games, it can be expensive depending on the product being used. The Oculus virtual reality goggles are the most popular goggles, but they are also the most expensive. The Oculus lets you have a 360 degree view of the world you choose. The worlds can vary from adventure, horror, shooting/hunting, travel, role playing games(RPG) and strategy. The Oculus also has a feature that allows players to play online. A plus to the Oculus is if you wear glasses, you don’t have to worry about taking them off.
The Oculus has a wire that may get in your way or may annoy you. It is also known to overheat. The Oculus doesn’t come with a controller, but does come with a gamepad. The Oculus is very bulky, comes with a carrying case and needs a powerful computer or laptop to connect the Oculus. Pros: very good resolution, light in weight, plays many games, more established than other virtual reality goggles Cons: super expensive, lots of wires, overheats, and uses a gamepad. Google Cardboard is a less expensive alternative to other VR goggles. Like the name implies, Google Cardboard is actual cardboard around lenses. The cardboard is lighter in weight than traditional VR goggles, but these
goggles won’t last as long as other goggles. Furthermore, you have to know which generation of the google cardboard you are getting. The first generation has a magnet that disturbs the compass on your phone and doesn’t fit larger phones. The second generation fits larger phones. If the room is too bright, light may come through the sides of the goggles. If this impedes gameplay, being in a dark room should help. If you wear glasses, you will be disappointed because the cardboard doesn’t fit over them. Pros: cheap, easy to use, easy to carry, and can use most phones Cons: doesn’t last long, different generations, light problems.
App Review: Candid vs. Whisper By Victoria Lewis
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he leaders in the anonymous posting apps are Whisper and Candid. The appeal for both of these apps is the fact that you do not have to enter your name or any personal information when you download the app. From there, you can post your opinions or secrets anonymously without any connection to you. Whisper has a unique look where all of the posts are placed on top of an image. Instead of a comment section, users can respond to
a Whisper post with another Whisper post. Users are allowed to like other posts and chat with the author of the post. Candid has a more of a timeline look where users can post pictures with captions or text post. With this layout, users are allowed to like and leave comments in the comment section of every individual Candid post. Candid does give you the option to connect it to your Facebook account, but it is not required. While these apps have many differences
VS that set them apart, there are also various similarities that make these apps almost interchangeable. Both apps have a “group” section where you can browse other users’ posts on a specific topic. Both apps also allow
you to find posts near you when you allow location services. These apps were created on the premise of being able to post truly anonymously on any subject you would like, without ridicule from your friends or family.
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Ready, set, write Walter F. Spara Writing Competition for 2016 begins he Walter Spara Writing Competition is a great chance for writers and poets alike to get their work recognized. Walter F. Spara was the first creative writing professor and the co-founder Half Tones to Jubilee, which is now known as the Hurricane Review. The competition has three categories: poetry, fiction and personal essay. There are limitations in each category. For poetry, up to five poems may be submitted. This year’s personal essay’s theme is war, conflict, and military service. Three winners in each category will be awarded with a cash prize, and their work be eligible to be published in either The Hurricane Review or The Kilgore Review. The competition is open to students on all campuses enrolled in the 2016 fall semester. The student’s submission has to include a cover sheet with their name, student ID
his election season has been full of many unprecedented twists and turns, some of which throw into question everything we think we know about America’s political parties. However, if you look at the history of these parties, it quickly becomes clear that this blow up was not only unsurprising, but was in fact inevitable. Though the official foundings of the current dominant parties were over one hundred fifty years ago, the current ideology of each only came about in the 1960s and 70s. Prior to this, many of their stances were flipped from what we associate them to be. The Republican party was founded several years prior to the Civil War with the express purpose of stopping the spread of slavery into new states and in the North. The Democratic party, on the other hand, had existed under different names as the traditionalist anti federal government party since almost the founding of the country. With all of the push and pull going on in the presidential election, it doesn’t come as a surprise that the two major parties are picking on each other.
number, telephone number, home and email address, the category they have chosen along with the title(s) of their submission. All work must be be word processed and double spaced. There are two ways to submit entries. One way of submitting is turning in two copies to Room 442 in Building 4, the Office for English and Communications. The other way students can submit work is by sending entries via email to Mike Will, the head advisor for The Kilgore Review and the Literary Roundtable. Will’s email address is mwill@pensacolastate.edu. Entries should be sent as an attachment. Be sure to put Spara Writing Contest as the subject line. Deadline for submissions is October 26, 2016. Students are encouraged to use the writing lab for help. The faculty in the writing lab are more than happy to look over student entries and assist in any way possible. Multiple entries in more than one category is allowed as well. For any questions or concerns, students can talk to or email Mike Will. Don’t be afraid to ask English professors or talk to anyone in the By Minnie-Lee Bush main office in Building 4. Flyers can be found on bulletins around every campus. olycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) affects over 1 in 20 women nationwide GRAPHIC BY IZZY GARDNER causing such problems as obesity, infertility, depression, sleep apnea, type 2 diabetes, unwanted hair growth and cysts on ovaries. Though the disorder is not life threatening, many doctors are ignoring the signs and misdiagnosing women. PCOS is not curable, but it is treatable with the assistance of birth control, metformin and hormones to help with fertility. Girls as young as eleven can be diagnosed with PCOS, but often women don’t get diagnosed until their late forties or early fifties. If more people were aware of PCOS, diagnosis’ would be more common, and the disorder could be treated before the more dangerous effects such as obesity and diabetes occurs. A Pensacola State College sophomore who was just recently diagnosed with PCOS, is baffled at the number of students who are unaware of what PCOS is. “I can’t really blame VALID PSC I.D. & the students for not knowing about PCOS, but the number who don’t is kind of ridiculous. COUPON REQUIRED There is still so much that isn’t known to cause the disorder; it’s hard to know anything really. When I was diagnosed, it was like a huge Offer Expires 11/15/16 weight was lifted off my shoulders. I felt like I could be normal.” The effects of PCOS on
Today’s Ann Coulter-esque Republicans love to remind the American people that it was the Republican party that was responsible for the freedom of slaves and the Democrats fought against it.This particular statement has been thrown around by some people in today’s Republican party in a way to make them seem more appealing to skeptical voters who are less than convinced of their compassion towards some Americans. Following the Civil War, the complete single party dominance held by the Republican party lead to increasing corruption due to the lack of checks and opposition. This resulted in the party shifting focus away from civil and social issues and towards issues that favored the corporate tycoons who dumped money on the party’s leadership.
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one’s mental state is known to cause feelings of being withdrawn and excluded. The cause of PCOS is unknown, which causes many issues with being treated. Known facts about PCOS is that it runs in families. There have been stories of people who have turned their life around and started eating right and exercising with the symptoms lessening to the point where they weren’t an issue. Other women have opted for getting bariatric surgery to assist in losing weight to help get rid of the symptoms. “What most women fear the most about PCOS is finding out they have it. It can be truly devastating finding out something is wrong with your body that can’t be cured” said Simone Luedtke, a registered nurse. “I have seen those whose lives were changed for the better. They were able to finally grow, be healthy and not scared to live life.” To help educate women and help them be more aware, September is PCOS and Ovarian Cancer awareness month. Activists wear teal to support the women who are affected by this and encourage other women to get tested. If you suffer from PCOS, don’t be ashamed of the disorder. Embrace it, and hopefully one day discover the cure.
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New home, same research
Institue for Human and Machine Cognition moves to new building By Anna Johnson
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The new IHMC building in downtown Pensacola now open.
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ne of the reasons The Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC) is a unique organization is because they “work in the boundary space, between the traditional disciplines,” said Dr. Ford. Academia is generally separated into different divisions, but at IHMC there are no disciplines. IHMC opened its new building September 26th. It has everything from new robotics lab space and innovation rooms to a roof deck and a state of the art kitchen. Dr. Ford, CEO of IHMC, said that they needed more space in the past. They were scattered across various buildings downtown, but in research it is important to be together for collaboration purposes. IHMC conducts research in a broad range of areas aimed at leveraging and extending human capabilities. This new building will accommodate research on ad hoc computer networks, cyber security, agile computing, robotics, exoskeletons and natural language
processing to name a few. It will also house a large spherical device to study the interaction between human vision and the vestibular system. The new build will also be used to conduct Blue Sky meetings. Blue Sky meetings focus on innovation and brainstorming; IHMC has a history of conducting such meetings for the Department of Defense and NASA. Instead, they are organized by projects. “We’ll see a medical doctor working on the same project as an engineer, or a psychologist, or a linguist,” said Dr. Ford, because the most interesting answers to problems in the world are found in the boundary spaces. There are lots of opportunities for the community to get involved with IHMC. This year they had 40 student interns from around the world, including some from Pensacola State College. In addition, IHMC holds evening lecture series and “STEM talk” podcasts.
Finding food, love at the End of the Line By Sarah Richards
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ith art, poetry and music added to the art of food, the End of the Line Café is more than a place to just fill up; it’s an experience. The End of the Line Café at 10 E. Wright St in the old East Hill neighborhood is an eclectic vegan cafe serving organic, homemade, meatfree sandwiches, entrees, craft beer, wine, coffee, handcrafted sodas and dessert. The café also offers wheat-free and soy-free alternatives. When you walk in, it doesn’t have the strong smell of grease like many restaurants or grocery stores. This makes it so the many menu options are what drives your buy. A chalkboard (nothing tech-fancy here, except for the free Wi-Fi) announces the drink of the day. It’s the place to go to try something new, such as the “knuckle sandwich” (a towering club with maple-hickory bacon, grilled tofu and onions, roasted red peppers, lettuce, roma tomatoes, and Dijon mayonnaise on toasted sourdough), and to sample interesting ingredients like jackfruit and “cheese” made from cashews. Their grilled portobello panini has a nutty flavor due to the mushrooms and vegan cheese, but the two ingredients together combine to form a creaminess that is pleasing, and contrasts well with the toasted focaccia bread. Once a month, a raw food vegan three course dinner is offered. Though the menu is quite varied, if you cannot tolerate soy, it may whittle your choices
down a bit. The staff is very happy to work with you to find suitable substitutions. The portions are more than adequate, despite the lack of an included side dish. The average price for a meal here $11-$30, so it’s not super cheap, but doable if you skip a fast food meal once or twice a week. The walls hold the art of local artists with décor in a variety of mediums including a charming chandelier made of teaspoons and pastelcolored teacups. Wednesday is folk music night, but the melodies are not so loud that you cannot hold a conversation, generating a kinetic energy that gently pulses, like breezes from the Gulf. Perry Unruh, Mack Smith and Larry Newburn, strum their acoustic strings in the storefront window, catching eyes and ears. This is the place where things happen live rather than being piped in. If you prefer a bit more privacy, there is also a set of rustic picnic tables out back with umbrellas under shade trees for the six days of fall and spring Pensacola has. The tables are spaced apart, and there is little traffic noise, so it’s the place to sit and cool off with an iced limeade. When most people think of lavender, they think of the color of pale violet or of gentlyscented soap, but the lavender limeade served at restaurant doesn’t have a floral, potpourri flavor, but rather has subtle notes of springtime on a patio. The peach limeade has the reminds
one of summertime on the porch, with just the right amount of sweetness. It’s enough to wet your whistle and wash it all down. The End of the Line Café is more than an eatery or hangout, it’s also offers a monthly cooking class for those who want to learn about the vegan lifestyle or vegans who want to add to their recipe repertoire. There is also open mic night for poets who want to add some counterculture to the casual atmosphere. The café is closed on Monday, open for brunch on Sunday (from 11-2), and 10-10 the rest of the week.
The restaurant is clean, and there isn’t another place like it in Pensacola. However, do not come in a hurry. The End of the Line Café isn’t the place to come on lunch break, but rather a place to come when you want to wind down, have a leisurely breakfast or a casual date night. Though the Café is a bit pricier than your average fast-food joint, you don’t have to tip (however, you do have to bus your own table), which is worth the savings and helps keep prices lower, something most college students can appreciate.
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October 2016
Humans of Pensacola State College Staff Editor in Chief Tracey Squaire Creative Director Bara’ah Jaraiseh Social Media Editor Kelli Green
Jonny Arnold Carpentry Major
Sumaya Krichi Photo Technology
Chris Brewer General Studies
Justin Hardy Art Major
What would you do if you became president? I would fund medical marijuana, much like other candidates this year are doing. Also, I would have debt free college by having incentive programs for students. What issue would you like the president to address first in office? Put an effort towards helping more foundations that will get the word out about medicinal marijuana. It is really a big issue that needs to be looked at from new prospective. What are you willing to do to protect your right to vote? Nothing, because whether my vote counts or not, I can still go on with my life as I choose. Personally speaking, could anyone buy your vote? Absolutely not, but only because I might not use my own right to vote in this election in particular.
What would you do if you became president? I would try to have an establishment to have peace with other countries, so they can actually like us. We are technically a first world country, but we are going down the line. We need to bring back more jobs because our jobs are going to people in other countries and not to people who were actually born and raised here. It looks very bad on us, especially when we have people that go through programs that teach them how to do a certain career or trade, yet the job is given to someone from elsewhere. It is really unfair. I feel like we need to be considerate of our people in our nation. What issue would you like the president to address first in office? I feel like a lot of the violence that is going on should be stopped. Also, working with other countries and such because I feel like they’re controlling in a sense Personally speaking, could anyone buy your vote? I don’t see myself being paid to vote for anyone. It is all about the person and his or her heart. I want to vote for someone that has the same views as me.
What would you do if you became president? I would put my face on the dollar bill so that it could be used everywhere. What issue would you like the president to address first in office? In the first hundred days, I would like to see action taken towards getting marijuana off of the first degree narcotics list. Having medical marijuana would benefit the elderly and the disabled. What are you willing to do to protect your right to vote? Honestly, I wouldn’t do anything because I always have the option of using deceased people’s identity to vote. Personally speaking, could anyone buy your vote? Yes, but it would have to be at least a thousand dollars
What would you do if you became president? If I was ever to become president, I would have debt free college for everyone. I would try to have some kind of system to lower tuition or have more assistance with paying for classes, books, meal plans, and room and board. What issue would you like the president to address first in office? I would like him or her to address all of the random violence that keeps happening across our country that is not being properly taken care of. What are you willing to do to protect your right to vote? I wouldn’t fight for my right to vote per say. I could protest for it, but looking at all who have fought to have a right to vote, I am not sure what I would do if it got taken away since I have been able to vote since I was eighteen. Personally speaking, could anyone buy your vote? No one could ever buy my vote. It is a lot more than just money for my opinion; it’s about what my vote is saying.
Staff Brad Andrews Katelyn Bailey Michael Blackwell Jasmine Britt Minnie-Lee Bush Becca Carlson Katherine Chen Matthew Daniels Cassandra Fanfan Patricia Foster Briana Gardner Izzy Gardner R. Aaron Gillmore Nicole Gunter Paris Harman Samantha Johnson Anna Johnson Jessica Khalil Brittany Lane Victoria Lewis Izzy McGowan Sean Minton Rebecca Peters Sarah Richards Sierra Sellers Tamara Thomas Rachel Westley Sean Michael Williams Contributer Spencer H Maupin Adviser Paula Ingram
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Hey there! So what are YOU dressed up as?
Dressed up? I'm just here for the free food and candy.
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COMIC BY KATHERINE CHEN