Published on February 13, 2008 The PJC Planetarium invites everyone to come and enjoy the laser light shows being presented February 18-22. The unique SkyLase system projects state of the art graphics and sound on the Planetarium’s 40-foot dome in an amazing blend of education and entertainment. The kick-off presentation for PJC employees and families…
By Lindsey Luker Published on February 13, 2008 Nothing could be more valuable to students than plenty of encouragement and a strong, positive attitude to get them through a tough semester. At PJC, there are plenty of clubs that offer many academic opportunities as well as support. One particular club is the African American Student…
By Lindsey Luker Published on February 13, 2008 Being openly gay or bisexual is not as uncommon as in the past. However, college students are still struggling with the issue of “coming out.” Some are fortunate enough to have a supportive family. Many have social lives where they can be open about their sexual orientation…
By Amethyst Strickland Published on February 13, 2008 I strolled through the large double doors and immediately felt that I’d entered a safe haven amidst the sprawl of urban insanity. My senses were overwhelmed with the sweeping aroma of coffee mired with subtle scents of cinnamon. Yes, Starbucks boasts an experience all its own as…
By Ansley Zecckine Published on February 13, 2008 A large crowd gathered together upon a stretch of seashore, yearning to hear truth, three fisherman and their companions after a long and toiling night of work, two boats, and Jesus set the scene for one of the most memorable stories of the entire New Testament. Jesus…
By Michael Rutschky Published on February 13, 2008 To Hell with election coverage, at least for now; the whole process is caught in this boring in-between stage in which the candidates are more or less confirmed, but there are still more primaries to go before the terror and fury of the General Election can be…
By Ansley Zecckine Published on February 13, 2008 When thinking about the Easter season, many thoughts come to mind. From eggs, bunnies, chocolates, and feasts, to the Crucifixion, Resurrection, Passover, and Pentecost, our culture has accepted a wide variety of beliefs into its array. Easter was originally founded as Passover, a Jewish festival, and we…
By Lindsey Luker Published on February 13, 2008 Anime fanatics now have a place to meet, watch and discuss anime. A few weeks ago, the PJC Anime Club was assembled. Anime is a type of animation originating from Japan. The artwork is breathtakingly vivid and the themes are often futuristic or sci-fi. “Anime is explosions,”…
By Michael Rutschky Published on February 13, 2008 Visitors to the Anna Lamar Switzer Center for Visual Arts this week will notice that a small ceramic pot has been placed on the front desk of the department alongside a printed note asking for donations from the public. According to the letter, the donations will go…
By Nathan Deen Published on January 30, 2008 The PJC baseball team won their final two games in the Delgado tournament. PJC defeated the College of Dupage 12-4 on Sunday and Delgado 12-5 on Saturday. Josh Reed was credited with the win over Dupage. Ryan Ditthardt and David Poutier each went 3-5 with a doubles…