Tinnia Monroe Published: Friday, October 17, 2008 A press conference held in the Lou Ross Center on Oct. 7 with the basketball teams and cheer-dance squad gave all the media that was present an inside insight to the upcoming season and team players. With an opening speech from PJC’s new president, Dr. Ed Meadows, giving...
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November 12, 2008November 12, 2008Archived Sports
Volleyball team wins first conference match
Samantha Meyers Published: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 The PJC volleyball team brought in a full house on Sept. 16. All of the PJC sports teams including baseball, softball, and basketball made an appearance in blue and green to support the volleyball team’s first conference match-up of the season against Gulf Coast Community College. It was a...
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Silver Screen now offers “cinetainment”
Michelle Cornelson Published: Monday, August 25, 2008 Silver Screen is doing something new for the locals to enjoy. It is offering “cinetainment.” “[Silver Screen] is a cinema that has all forms of entertainment,” said Ron Estrada, Silver Screen owner, when explaining “cinetainment.” Of Silver Screen’s four screens, three are newly-installed LCD screens featuring S-XGA resolution, and...
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November 12, 2008November 12, 2008Archived Sports
Lady Pirates dominate Faulkner University
Tinnia Monroe Published: Wednesday, October 8, 2008 During the second conference match-up of the season, the PJC volleyball team dominated on Sept. 25 against opponent Faulkner University. The Lady Pirates played with ease and showed their skills throughout the match. PJC was on top the majority of the game. The Pirates won the match 3-0...
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November 12, 2008November 12, 2008Archived Sports
Pirates fire into game mode
Samantha Meyers Published: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 The PJC volleyball team stimulated the crowd Sept. 4 with its first home game win against Faulkner University. The one-hour match was nothing short of domination from the team, winning the match in just three games. Although it was a win for the Pirates, it is an extremely...
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November 12, 2008November 12, 2008Archived Sports
Geraldine Puertas participates in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
From Staff Reports Published: Monday, September 8, 2008 Pensacola Junior College softball player Geraldine Puertas hit one around the globe for PJC even though Team USA hammered her home country, Venezuela, 11-0 at the Olympic opener Aug. 12. The PJC sophomore is an infielder/designated hitter for the Venezuelan team, which is experiencing its first Olympics....
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November 12, 2008November 12, 2008Archived News
Locals weigh in on elections
Joshua Encinias Published: Wednesday, November 5, 2008 “I may not have won your vote, but I hear your voices; I need your help, and I will be your President too,” said President-elect Barrack Obama to 100,000 people in Chicago Tuesday night. Obama was speaking to Escambia County in his speech. According to PNJ.com, Obama received...
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Ground-breaking election looms
Kristin Martin, Ashley Thompson Published: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 National youth involvement in the past couple of presidential elections has grown, and students at Pensacola Junior College and the University of West Florida make that growth obvious locally. According to the Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning & Engagement (CIRCLE), the national turnout...
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November 12, 2008November 12, 2008Archived News
Mid-term grades are now available
Ashley Thompson Published: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 Mid-term grades were available on Spyglass to all students as of Oct. 24. All instructors were required to have mid-term grades posted for the first time in many semesters. “The mid-term grades will provide students with a snapshot of how they are doing in a class at the...
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November 12, 2008November 12, 2008Archived News
Students chat with Dr. Meadows
Wynonia Barrows Updated: Monday, October 27, 2008 Students had an opportunity on Oct. 23 to speak one-on-one with PJC’s president, Dr. Edward Meadows, and ask him anything. Over 30 students attended the event that was hosted by Student Leadership and Activities, and the majority of the students were in PJC’s nursing program. Students asked Meadows...