Matt Foster Published: August 23, 2005 A former Corsair sports editor has been charged with “possession of [a] photograph of [a] sexual performance by a child.” Brian Nephi McLellan, 19, was arrested by PJC campus police and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office on Aug. 12 The offense, a third degree felony, is punishable by up…
Joe Elder Published: January 21 2004 The Lady Pirates record-breaking winning streak is over with a loss to the nation’s No. 2 ranked Gulf Coast Community College in Panama City Saturday. The teams were tied with just more than a minute left in the game but the Lady Pirates missed two shots and the…
Yonit Shames Published: August 23, 2005 Editor’s note: This is the first of several articles concerning learning-centered colleges and the impact for PJC. PJC administrators began promoting an active shift to a learning-centered college last week as a workshop was conducted for the board of trustees Aug. 16. Faculty was welcomed back Aug. 19 with…
James Hagan Published: January 21 2004 The PJC Pirates baseball team kicks off its season Jan. 31 in Palm Beach against Broward Community College with high expectations of a winning season and continuing academic excellence from its players. Head Coach Bill Hamilton, entering his 14th season at PJC with a win-loss record of 383-274,…
Matt Foster Published: August 23, 2005 The patient lying on the stretcher moans something about an attack. The electrocardiogram relaying the patient’s heartbeat drones monotonously in the background, an eerie accompaniment to the drama unfolding. Three paramedics hover over the convulsing form. One of them bends down to the stretcher. “Sir, what’s wrong.” The victim…
Michael Colonna Published: August 23, 2005 Have you ever wondered why it is we’re here? Do our lives have a purpose? Is there a blueprint for humanity or are we completely free and alone to make of ourselves what we will? Is there a god? Are there moral absolutes? What is truth? What is government’s…
Kristen Bailey Published: August 23, 2005 Despite the odds against them, PJC’s Literary Round Table has successfully published their first issue of the literary magazine ISSUE. The magazine showcases a variety of works including literary short stories, fiction, poetry, art, a play, photos and paintings. “It has short fiction, poetry, art, there’s even a short…
Steven Macks Published: August 23, 2005 Throughout the history of music, the art of making up good music on the spot has been a skill not many musicians can claim to have. The jazz saxophonist Charlie Parker, guitarist Jimi Hendrix and the Grateful Dead are just some of the artists that can claim this skill…
Charles Samuel Published: January 21 2004 he old saying “The grass looks greener on the other side” certainly applies to foolish daydreamers who think that growing up in “progressive” places like England is preferable to attending schools and working in this country. For most young people, there is nothing easy or glamorous about pursuing an…
Pam Griswold Published: August 23, 2005 A male dance team known as the Fly Dance Company is among the performers coming to PJC this fall as part of the Lyceum arts series. On Saturday, Oct. ÿ8, the Fly Dance Company will put their moves on the Ashmore Auditorium. ÿMembers of the all-male dance team range…