James Hagen Published: December 5, 2003 I’ve come to a horrifying realization. In this 24-hour entertainment culture we live in, where everyone has their 15 minutes of fame, everyone in this country is famous, except me. Well, it certainly seems that way. Featured on the cover of People magazine this week was “Bachelorette” star Trista...
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December 2, 2008December 2, 2008Editorial & Opinion
‘86,400’
Ansley Zecckine For every day that we live, it’s the same number given afresh to us once again. It can be a handful of blessings or curses. It can be the best or the worst. It can be a friend or an enemy. Oftentimes, it becomes the container filled with a collection of poorly, misguided...
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December 2, 2008December 2, 2008Archived Opinion
Economic crisis: Part 1
Ben Johnson Published: Tuesday, October 14, 2008 By now you have heard some news of our Nation’s current economic state and may feel a bit confused about all that is being said. This topic cannot be resolved by one article in this paper so I will carry over this topic through several parts. First, let...
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December 2, 2008December 2, 2008Archived Opinion
Living green
Ben Johnson Published: Tuesday, October 14, 2008 I do a lot of walking on campus and lately I’ve been seeing an increase in the amount of trash on the ground. Some of us worry about the future of the planet and how things are going with the eco-system and as for the rest of you, you’re...
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December 2, 2008December 2, 2008Archived Opinion
Texting kills
Kristin Martin Published: Thursday, October 2, 2008 Imagine yourself driving to class. Suddenly, you hear that familiar “beep” of receiving a text message. Although the early morning traffic is heavy – cars shooting in and out in front of you, people speeding – you reach over to pick up your cell phone and read the...
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December 2, 2008December 2, 2008Archived Opinion
Cell phones in class
Ben Johnson Published: Tuesday, September 9, 2008 First day of class, everyone knows what it’s like in one way or another and knows what to expect. You find your classroom and pick a seat to spend the next 16 weeks of your life listening to a very inspirational teacher lecture on a subject that will...
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December 2, 2008December 2, 2008Archived Opinion
Return of the Surf Club
Ben Johnson Published: Tuesday, September 9, 2008 Was’ sup classmates! While politicians are working their butts off preparing for the upcoming debates before the election, one student is taking his new position as the new Surf Club President! Ever wanted to join a club at PJC? Ever wanted to try surfing? Do you surf? Do...
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December 1, 2008December 1, 2008Archived News
Clearing the air
Wynonia Barrows Published: November 26, 2008 Smoking within 50 feet of classroom buildings is no longer allowed on Pensacola campus, according to a campus-wide e-mail directive sent Nov. 18. College administrators reacted with the directive after receiving “a number of complaints from the campus community,” according to Dr. James Martin, vice president for student affairs....
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December 1, 2008December 1, 2008Archived News
Holiday shopping trends shift with economic times
Ashley Thompson Published: November 26, 2008 Will you be spending less on gifts this holiday season? If so, you won’t be alone. A recent survey by The Consumer Federation and the National Credit Union Association reveals that about 32 percent of Americans will be spending less and nearly 50 percent will spend about the same,...
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December 1, 2008December 1, 2008Features
PJC to implement emergency alert system
Kristin Martin Published: November 26, 2008 Pensacola Junior College could implement an emergency text-messaging system by the end of this semester, said Dr. James Martin, vice president of Student Services. That means when an emergency strikes on or around campus, students and faculty immediately will receive a text message notifying them of what’s happening and...