by Ashlyn Adams, Staff Writer

Escambia County Commissioner Doug Underhill called for beaches and restaurants to re-open sooner rather than later, in an email sent to 40,000 local registered voters on Monday

On the following Wednesday, Governor Ron DeSantis issued …

by Lilly Paradise, Staff Writer

UWF students are bracing for a change in lifestyle due to the Coronavirus, and will face unexpected challenges with the transition of online classes.

News and social media outlets are broadcasting facts and fiction, inflicting …

by Ashlyn Adams, Staff Writer

Many students have a preference when it comes to face-to-face versus online courses, but right now, nobody has much of a choice.

The recent switch to remote instruction for UWF students has proven to be …

by Nicole Allen, Staff Writer

UWF revealed their decision to offer students an alternative to the traditional grading system on March 26, in the hopes of combating students’ mounting concerns.

Students recently began speculating whether UWF would eventually follow other …

by Jay O’Bryan, Staff Writer

PENSACOLA, Fla. –  After some debate, Pensacola Habitat for Humanity has decided to postpone their upcoming Food Truck Festival.

“We went back and forth for several days trying to determine what the right call would …

On March 17, emotions ran high as UWF announced the continuation of remote learning and cancellation of spring commencement.

According to the UWF’s Tuesday morning press release, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the State University System of Florida directed universities …

by Nicole Allen, Staff Writer

UPDATED MARCH 14

On March 14, UWF notified students who reside on campus of an immediate evacuation.

UWF continues to steer clear of COVID-19 cases, but the university has asked all students living on campus …

Hobby store Gamers and Geeks from Mobile, AL took over running the 2020 Pensacon game room in the Pensacola Grand Hotel, offering board, tabletop and card games to attendees.

In previous years, local businessman Mike Bobe, owner of Bobe’s Hobby …

by Jay O’Bryan, Staff Writer

A crowd at Pensacon begins to gather around the booth with drawings of heroes that range from Spider-Man to Green Lantern.  Artist and inker Roland Paris opens his sketch book as he starts a new …

by Jay O’Bryan, Staff Writer

It’s 10:15 a.m. and the doors have just opened for day two of Pensacon.  In the northeast corner of Artist Alley, Jenni Gregory is setting up her booth, which contains prints of characters such as …

by Lilly Paradise, Staff Writer

UWF Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) hosted an event called Love Every Body on February 26 in the University Commons in honor of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. Students embraced body positivity and communicated …

by Aubrey Shelton, Staff Writer

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis came to UWF’s campus on Feb. 19 to hold a roundtable conference and announce a new housing loan program for active duty military and veterans.

Titled “Salute our Soldiers,” DeSantis’ latest …

by Lilly Paradise, Staff Writer

African American leaders remain trailblazers of our generation, and we have celebrated their courageous hearts every February since 1926. In honor of Black History Month, we remember all of the fearless women who came before …

by Ashlyn Adams, Staff Writer

The most recent Campus Conversation, which is held on the second Wednesday of every month, covered environmental injustice—both locally and globally.

The conversation was led by Dr. Kwame N. Owusu-Daaku, assistant professor in the UWF …

by Aubrey Shelton, Staff Writer

In a stellar display of student talent and technical prowess, the UWF Theatre department’s production of “Silent Sky” sheds a little starlight on an untold story, stealing the hearts of its viewers and bringing the …

by Aubrey Shelton, Staff Writer

“King Arthur’s Socks” is an excellent display of talent and technical application from the students of the University of West Florida, restrained by an imperfect script.

“King Arthur’s Socks,” written by Floyd Dell and directed …

by Nicole Allen, Staff Writer

For one of my classes this semester, I have been tasked with weekly readings that outline eras in our country’s journalistic history. About three pages into the first chapter, I realized my historical knowledge does …

by Lilly Paradise, Staff Writer

UWF’s Interfraternity Council began its formal recruitment process this past week to introduce young men into Fraternity and Sorority Life on campus.

The IFC is responsible for governing the fraternities and sororities with laws and …

by Ashlyn Adams, Staff Writer

UWF’s College of Business Executive Mentor Program will be hosting the seventh annual Women in Leadership conference on Friday, Feb. 28, and attendance for the free event reached maximum capacity an hour after registration opened.…

by Nicole Allen, Staff Writer

The UWF Speech and Debate Team’s spring competitive season has commenced with more competitors, coaches and victories.

On Friday, Jan. 24, the UWF Forensics Team attended the Southern Forensics Championship at Mississippi State University where …

Staff writers and UWF Voyager podcasters Joshua Harrover and Grant Bridges interview a few bands that are bringing new and unique sound to Pensacola.

by Ashlyn Adams, Staff Writer

UWF’s Office of Student Involvement held an MLK Day of Service on Jan. 18 to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy and reach out to the community. 

In total, 73 UWF volunteers, including faculty, …

by Caroline Wolff, Staff Writer

Anyone who knows Lizzie Long knows her as a hard-working, kind-hearted individual that is involved on our campus in many ways.  

The Clearwater native has recently taken on a new position that will play a …

by Aubrey Shelton, Staff Writer

The UWF Department of Theater is opening its doors for a production of Lauren Gunderson’s “Silent Sky” this February in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts Studio Theatre.

Written in 2015, “Silent Sky” follows …

by Nicole Allen, Staff Writer

The common adult to toddler talking point “What do you want to be when you grow up?” is habitually asked before children can comprehend what growing up entails. We expect fluctuation in a child’s aspirations …

by Lilly Paradise, Staff Writer

Last week, two professors at the University of West Florida accepted a three year reputable grant. 

Dr. David Ramsey and Dr. Kelly Carr have worked with the Massachusetts Historical Society on a project that consists …

by Ashlyn Adams, Staff Writer

Campus Conversations, a dialogue series currently held on the second Wednesday of every month in the UWF Commons, was led by UWF’s Dr. Michelle Williams and tackled issues such as falling voter rates and civic …

by Nicole Allen

Finals can be stressful, but thanks to your fellow Argos and popular Youtuber and Blogger, Thomas Frank, you can get a leg up on studying with their helpful tips! Listen now for graduation information, testing tips,and suggestions …

by Nicole Allen, Staff Writer

*Shannon’s walls are a prison she has unwillingly constructed. She finds herself, once more, falling into recidivist behaviors—wanting nothing more than to leave the confines of her cell but feeling an ironic sense of comfort …

by Jason Cahn

The final week of the regular season is upon us! Saturday, November 16 the University of West Florida football team is looking to finish up strong with a win against the University of West Alabama Tigers. This …

Submitted by the University of West Florida chapter of Beta Alpha Psi

UWF’s chapter of Beta Alpha Psi was awarded Superior Chapter status by the Board of Directors of the International Chapter. There are only approximately 150 universities worldwide that …

Submitted by the UWF Child Abuse Awareness Group

Founded just this year, the UWF Child Abuse Awareness Group is teaming up with Escambia County child abuse advocacy center, Gulf Coast Kid’s House, to raise awareness regarding an ongoing problem in …

“TRiO was by far the best thing that happened to me in college,” Malcolm Clary, UWF 2018 alumni who graduated with a degree in supply chain logistics management, said. Clary’s first year was a struggle, but with TRiO’s help, he …

by Sarah Richards

“I was forty-four when I went back,” Rachel Giordano, a communications major at the University of West Florida, said.  “I had just gotten out of a divorce after twenty-two years of being married. Once that happened, I …

Submitted by the UWF Forensics Team

On Saturday, Oct. 19 the UWF Forensics Team attended the Cleveland State Forensic Classic Tournament in Cleveland, TN. Team president, Nicole Allen, and team historian, Olivia Gardner, competed to earn spots in the final …

by Sarah Richards

The UWF Center for Entrepreneurship is a support service for up-and-coming and existing entrepreneurs, acting as a resource for students and faculty.

“For students actually starting a business, we try to pair them with people who have …

by Sarah Richards

Photo courtesy of the University of West Florida

“I may be one of the only people in Pensacola to have appeared in an Andy Marlette cartoon and is still smiling,” Miami-Herald columnist, Carl Hiaasen, said at an

by Christian Skewes

Saturday September 21 the West Florida football team (1-1 GSC 1-0) will face off against the Virginia-Lynchburg Dragons (0-2) in non-conference play at Blue Wahoo’s stadium. This game will be sponsored by Baptist Health Care and the …

by Christian Skewes

Saturday, September 14 the UWF football team will face the Shorter University Hawks at Barron Stadium in Rome, Georgia. This game also marks West Florida’s first match up in GSC conference play.

Last week the Argos (0-1 …

by Tori Wilkins 

Amidst all the cancellations COVID-19 has caused, all sporting events are among them, and that is hard to accept when you are an avid sports fan like myself.

I have had a hard time finding ways to …

by Joshua Harrover

For this episode, Chris Roberts and Michael Craig join us to talk about home entertainment options that you can utilize during the COVID-19 crisis. This includes video games, Blu-rays, DVDs and streaming services like Netflix and Amazon …

by Jerel Ricketts

Like many other college football programs all over the nation, the 2019 Division II National Champions, University of West Florida, has canceled their pro day due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

The Argonauts were set to hold their …

by Tori Wilkins 

As the coronavirus continues to spread throughout the nation, events continue to be cancelled.

All NCAA spring sports are among the many cancellations, ending many senior student-athletes’ season early and abruptly.

In an attempt to make up …

by Ashlyn Adams, Staff Writer

When people are encouraged to stay home in an attempt to stay safe from COVID-19, the ones that remain on the front lines are most at risk.

Despite the unprecedented nature of the situation, medical …