Launch scrubbed

By Michael Rutschky Published on January 8, 2008 After a series of sensor failures that restricted the December launch window for NASA Space Shuttle mission STS-122, mission managers at Kennedy Space Center are putting their hopes toward a Jan. 24 launch date for Space Shuttle Atlantis and the Columbus ISS laboratory module.  The new date…

The Corsair goes to NASA

By Michael Rutschky Published on January 8, 2008 <b>12/05/07:</b>  After a long road trip through central Florida, the Corsair crew arrived in Titusville.  Excitement grew for the young journalists as they discovered a view of Kennedy Space Center across the river from their hotel rooms. <b>12/06/07:</b>  On the day of the launch two engine cut-off…

Students on politics

By Kristin Martin Published on January 8, 2008 Gossip, entertainment and school woes are the common conversation heard among students in the Student Center. Although most students claim to “not know anything about politics”, they still have their opinions on what they do know. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama seem to receive the most attention…

Distinguished artists’ exhibit is here

Published January 8, 2008 Pensacola Junior College presents the Switzer Distinguished Artists exhibit Jan. 21 through March 14 at the Anna Lamar Switzer Center for Visual Arts gallery, Building 15 on the Pensacola campus. The honored artists are photographer Jerry Uelsmann and digital artist Maggie Taylor. Come meet the artists for a gallery tour 2 p.m.…

Men’s team falls to 0-2 in the conference

By Nathan Deen Published on December 5, 2007 The men’s team is off to a disappointing start in their conference schedule. After falling just short to Okaloosa Walton at home due to a questionable call by the officiating crew, the Pirates had to turn right around and play conference rival Gulf Coast on the road.…

Lady Pirates lose 92-58 at Gulf Coast

By Nathan Deen Published on December 5, 2007 The PJC women’s basketball traveled on the road to play Gulf Coast Community College Saturday night and came away disappointed, losing 92-58. Gulf Coast was clearly a team PJC head coach Chanda Rigby and her staff were focusing on in the Panhandle Conference, and the Lady Pirates…