The Voyager

Truth, Watergate and the freedom of the press

Web Editor — Thu, 02 May 2013 01:40:31 +0000

During his lecture, “The First Amendment and the Common Good,” investigative journalist and author Carl Bernstein spoke to a crowded UWF Conference Center about the importance of finding the most obtainable version of the truth. Bernstein’s lecture on April 17 was the last segment of Seligman First Amendment Celebrations series. “The missing ingredient in our [...]

UWF enrollment fiasco brings about important questions

Web Editor — Thu, 02 May 2013 01:33:53 +0000

The University of West Florida is in a state of constant change. As a student and alum since 2006, I can honestly say that this institution is remarkably different from my freshman orientation in August 2006. New buildings have been constructed to accommodate the academic and personal needs of students. New faculty members and professional [...]

Argonauts sweep Hawks

Web Editor — Thu, 02 May 2013 01:22:17 +0000

This past weekend the No. 21 ranked UWF Argonauts took on the Shorter University Hawks at Jim Spooner Field and sent them home Sunday afternoon with their tails between their legs. The weather was perfect for all three games and the Argos’ performance on the field was even better. GAME ONE For the first game [...]

Football founders need funds

Web Editor — Thu, 02 May 2013 01:17:29 +0000

The Football Founders Club met Wednesday April 17 to discuss fundraising for the University of West Florida’s potential football program. If the club can gather investors and the necessary funds, UWF will be on pace to start new facilities construction by early next year. Beginning with the demolition of the current tennis courts, UWF will [...]

Dine ‘Al Fresco’ downtown

Web Editor — Thu, 02 May 2013 01:12:15 +0000

There are several types of dining locations in downtown Pensacola. Now residents, visitors and downtown workers can enjoy even more variety because there is a new outdoor food court open for business. Al Fresco is a collection of four food trucks and one restaurant located in downtown Pensacola at Palafox and Main streets. There are [...]

CAB After Dark provides students with a needed break before final exams

Web Editor — Thu, 02 May 2013 01:09:07 +0000

CAB After Dark drew a full house of students to enjoy food, rides and entertainment at the University of West Florida, Friday, April 19. The Campus Activity Board’s fourth annual CAB After Dark event started at 7 p.m. with a long line of attendees waiting to get arm bands with a number for the raffle [...]

A focus on the future

Web Editor — Thu, 02 May 2013 01:04:29 +0000

The University of West Florida Student Government Association’s recently elected president and vice president discussed their plans to bolster student involvement and recognition on campus in the coming academic year at the April 19 meeting. “Our platform that we ran on was ‘Argos Moving Forward, Together,’” Sherrell Wood, SGA vice president, said. “We wanted to [...]

Pensacola celebrates Earth Day

Web Editor — Thu, 02 May 2013 01:03:28 +0000

The soft vocals of local performers blanketed over the sounds of children playing, dogs barking and vendors attempting to save the environment. The Earth Day Pensacola festival took place on Saturday in Bayview Park. The festival featured more than 40 vendors and organizations. Each booth had an environmental aspect to it. Some were selling their [...]

The Flaming Lips reduced to hot coals on ‘The Terror’

Web Editor — Thu, 02 May 2013 00:55:57 +0000

Psychedelic rock’n’roll band The Flaming Lips released “The Terror,” their thirteenth studio album on April 16. The album represents a departure for the band, both in sound and disposition. Before “The Terror,” The Flaming Lips, led by the ever-positive singer Wayne Coyne, would bring their positive energy to both albums and exciting live shows, but [...]

Kid Cudi’s ‘Indicud’ puts listeners to sleep

Web Editor — Thu, 02 May 2013 00:52:37 +0000

“Indicud,” Kid Cudi’s third studio album, is part “Man on the Moon: The End of the Day,” part “A Kid Named Cudi” and part “Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager,” but not necessarily as satisfying as any of these previous releases. Last summer, the Cleveland-based rapper tweeted that his new album, [...]