Paul Smith – The Corsair “Why not be utterly changed into fire?” asks Aaron Weiss, the lead singer of mewithoutYou, on his band’s fourth studio album, it’s all crazy! it’s all false! it’s all a dream! it’s alright. The question is posed repeatedly at the close to the awesomely epic track, “The King Beetle on...
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October 14, 2009February 9, 20172009 Archive, Arts and Entertainment
PJC student heads local poetry group
Paul Smith – The Corsair It was October of last year; PJC student Patrick Hudson sat alone inside the End of the Line Café waiting for his friend, former PJC student Andrew Gartman, to join him. They were to discuss how, together, they would implement Gartman’s idea for creating a local poetry group. Gartman never...
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October 14, 2009February 9, 20172009 Archive, Arts and Entertainment
“Brutal Legend” Review
Wade Manns – The Corsair Brutal Legend Produced by Electronic Arts and Double Fine Productions Genre: third person action, real-time strategy Rating: mature (blood, language, suggestive themes) Jack Black is one of the most entertaining and unique actors on the Hollywood scene today; he started work in the comedic band he founded alongside Kyle Gass...
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October 14, 2009February 9, 2017Features
Dr. Ephtimios states “H1N1 is not going anywhere”
KATIE COSEO The Corsair A full house was at the Warrington campus student center for the Swine Flu Seminar with presenter Dr. I.E. Ephtimios on Oct. 14. Students from various programs attended the seminar. Edith Finley, coordinator of Student Leadership and Activities, heard about Dr. Ephtimios and contacted him. New events such as “Chat with...
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October 14, 2009October 14, 2009Archived Sports
Pirates overcome Gulf Coast Community College
Lindsey Chavers Published: January 24, 2006 The men’s basketball team gained a much needed win against Gulf Coast Community College on Jan. 17 with a 93-68 victory. PJC gained the lead early and went into the second half with a 10-point lead. The Pirates managed to keep the Commodores at bay with a strong offensive...
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October 14, 2009February 23, 20172009 Archive, Editorial & Opinion
‘Freedom Writers’ an inspirational movie
Ashley Porter Published: January 24, 2006 Freedom Writers, starring Hilary Swank, is about a first time teacher taking a risk and teaching the un-teachable in a school surrounded by gang violence in Long Beach, Calif. The film was based on the inspirational true story about a group of kids that overcame great obstacles and learned...
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October 14, 2009February 23, 20172009 Archive, Editorial & Opinion
Caution wet floor
Published: January 24, 2006 Water, tissue paper all over the floor, stains and smells are all things to expect from most of the PJC restrooms. However, there are a few who are able to somehow maintain a clean environment. Some examples are the music department (building 8), the art department (building 15), the business department...
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October 14, 2009February 23, 20172009 Archive, Editorial & Opinion
Does Uncle Sam want YOU?
Rachel Strehlow Published: January 24, 2006 As people hear rumors about the war in Iraq on a daily basis, some of them worry that a draft is coming soon. Will college students be drafted? Will brothers and boyfriends and friends of yours soon be drafted if there aren’t enough volunteer soldiers to go to the...
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October 14, 2009February 23, 20172009 Archive, Editorial & Opinion
WiIliam Clover and the Endowed Chair
Michael Rutschky Published: January 24, 2006 Schmoozing. Did I spell that right? The art of making your way around a room. I’ve never been good at it but I’m better than I was. It’s something you either pull off, or you just wind up walking around the room with that awkward feeling of being there,...
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October 14, 2009February 9, 20172009 Archive, News
12th Annual multicultural job fair set for February
Leilani Alim Published: January 24, 2006 As a student, trying to find a job can quickly turn into an arduous task. Trying to fit in the time to travel from employer to employer in between classes can become extremely hectic. Finding employment should not be that difficult. There is an easier way for students to...