by Wade Manns Before 1977, videogames were rather boring affairs. Each unit had built-in game software and used dedicated hardware, which meant that each game had to be very simple. The technically-minded among us probably think of the classic arcade game Pong when I talk about these times, and they would be right, but consoles…
Kelly Bream Published: November 22, 2006 The PJC dance team astounded the audience Monday night at the Milton campus during halftime performances at the men’s and women’s basketball games. “Performing at the basketball games is an adrenaline rush where our team can show everyone our hard work that we perfect during our practices,” said Natalie…
Lindsey Chavers Published: November 22, 2006 Not a lot was expected of them, especially after the last few seasons, but that’s not the case anymore. The men’s basketball team is currently undefeated and there is just something electrifying about those Pirates. I am not one to be too captivated with basketball. Let’s just say I…
Sahara Locke Published: November 22, 2006 Now more than ever, the speed at which information is obtained and absorbed is reaching its peak. Cell phones, iPods, mp3 players, podcasts, blogs, Web sites and newsgroups have made it possible to stay informed without having to stay glued to a newspaper. In a world where the faster…
Published: November 22, 2006 Politics and religion are subjects that are usually avoided in casual conversation, and understandably so: these are topics that most Americans are passionate about. We have seen right-wing conservative Christian Republicans, environmentally and socially conscious Buddhist Independents, liberal atheist Democrats and multiple variations of everything in between. Yet, it would seem…
Cynthia Munoz Published: November 22, 2006 The number of marijuana arrests has doubled since 1993. In fact, according to an FBI report, last year there were at least 786,545 marijuana arrests alone (88 percent possession only), and the largest in history. This makes an outstanding record of one marijuana conviction every 40 seconds. As a…
Ernest Clemons Jr. Published: November 22, 2006 The Pirates basketball team has started strong. However, Pensacola students may not have experienced the excitement of a home game so far this year. The first several home games have been played in Milton. After Hurricane Ivan, several buildings on campus were damaged, including building 3, the Lou…
Brent Scott Published: November 22, 2006 After a six-year dry spell, PJC instructors Ken McAferty and Vicki Carson received an honor that only five other PJC faculty members ever received. They have been inducted into the <b><a href=”https://www.flccaa.org/”>Florida Community Colleges Activities Association </a></b> Hall of Fame. Hall of Fame inductees are chosen for their outstanding…
Cynthia Munoz Published: November 22, 2006 Every morning a girl in English class heads straight to a computer, logs in to her <b><a href=”https://www.myspace.com”>Myspace</a></b> and chats away, messaging others, even while the teacher is lecturing. A lot of students have fallen victim to the Myspace trance or have been mesmerized by Myspace’s subliminal messages encrypted…