People who stand by the roadside sporting a sign aren’t strangers to us. It’s their right to preach, but what happens when their convictions encroach on us?
Category: The Voyager
UWF’s student newspaper, written by students for students. I was the opinions editor and a staff writer for Spring of 2016. These posts are articles I wrote while a part of The Voyager staff.
Graffiti Bridge: Pensacola’s voice for the people
The 17th Street underpass is more than a bridge; it’s a way for us to communicate, share ideas, hopes, and fears through the use of artwork.
The nitty-gritty: Who thinks what and everything else you need to know before the Florida primaries
The 2016 race for the presidency is well under way in the United States, and so far it has been wrought with mudslinging, half-truths and outright lies, and even has devolved further into thinly-veiled allegations and petty name-calling. Instead of thoroughly discussing the issues facing America today, the debates often entail several candidates talking at the same time with each one determined to be the loudest.
Express yourself through ‘Her Campus’ — online magazine coming to UWF soon
“Her Campus” is an online magazine written for college students, by college students. Universities all over the world are involved with Her Campus, and now, thanks to one student’s hard work, the University of West Florida can be counted among the colleges with a localized chapter.
So many books, so little time: Must-reads for your Spring Break bucket list
With Spring Break approaching, finding a good book to read while lazing about in the sun is paramount. Here are a few of my favorites.
Bright future ahead for Vinyl headliners, alt-rock band Grizfolk
Local hotspot Vinyl Music Hall was rocked by a stellar performance from Grizfolk, who talked with me about their music and hopes for the future before the show.
Knox Hamilton talks about first full-length album, set to drop soon
The Little Rock-based band, Knox Hamilton, is currently on their Troublemaker Tour, after releasing several EPs over the years. This will be their 1st album.
Discovery in the dirt: de Luna settlement unearthed
It’s been a conviction amid locals that Pensacola is the earliest European settlement in the US. A discovery in a neighborhood close to Pensacola Bay proves it.
To be or not to be on campus—that is the question
Students attending UWF from outside the local area has increased, according to a 2014 study. As more non-locals flock to campus, demand for housing rises.
The Bay Bridge project picks up speed as the new year begins
The “Three-Mile Bridge,” or Pensacola Bay Bridge, is nearing the end of its 50-year design life, and contractors are already vying for the opportunity to construct its replacement, a nearly $500-million dollar project slated to begin in late 2016 or early 2017. A project that has been brewing since January 2011, reconstructing the Bay Bridge was deemed necessary when it failed to reach the proper sufficiency rank after its last inspection in 2010.