Cole Simmons – The Corsair The Student Government Association will be hosting a blood drive on St. Patrick’s Day between 9 AM and 1 PM by Milton Campus’ building 4200. All blood types are sorely needed, with emphasis on O – Negative. T-shirts and refreshments will be given to donors, furnished by Northwest...
Month: <span>March 2010</span>
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Lumberjack festival continues despite program cut
Nick Alford–The Corsair PJC held the 22nd annual Northwest Florida Forestry Conclave and Lumberjack Festival March 6 on its Milton campus. The festival hosted an assortment of events, including the Axe Throw and the Pulpwood Toss. The festivities started out at 8 a.m. with a Pole Fell contest, in which competitors guess which direction a...
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John Wood College couldn’t score a run against PJC softball
Ker-Seh Dahn–The Corsair The PJC Lady Pirates came out with a massive softball swing shutting out John Wood College March 10 in a double header. “Everyone got to play and got some experience out there on the field,” Head Coach Brenda Pena said. The first game ended at 7-0. There wasn’t a chance for...
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PJC Great Global Warming Debate
Gemalie Perez-The Corsair The debate over global warming is one that will be argued for times to come. On March 22, PJC students will take on the subject matter during a good old-fashion debate, consisting of an opening statement from each team, five rounds of rebuttals, and a closing statement from each team. “This topic...
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Gulf Breeze Cinema 4 hosts spring film festival
Wade Manns – The Corsair The Pensacola Film Festival Spring Screen Series is showing for three days, March 12-14. Films will be shown at Gulf Breeze Cinema 4, a theater known for its independent offerings. There will also be live jazz music by Joe Occhipinti; free wine and beer will also be on tap. The...
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Becoming a team: the ups and downs of the last four years with Bristol
As the four year anniversary of the day that Bristol walked into my life approaches, I am reflecting on the many things that have happened to us as a team. The relationship that Bristol and I have today was not immediate. It has been a bond that has grown stronger as the years have gone...
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Lady Pirates end season with loss in state semis
Madelain Tigano – The Corsair One point. Just one point was the difference in going to the finals or going home. The Pensacola Junior College Lady Pirates lost the semi final round in the FCCAA/NJCAA Region VIII State Championship Basketball Tournament 61-60 against Tallahassee Community College March 5 in Marianna. All-State guard and University of...
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Lady Pirates sail past Indian River
Robert Klawitter – The Corsair The PJC Lady Pirates showed they’re not ready to go home yet, pulling out a narrow 56-52 victory over Southern Conference Champion Indian River State College (21-5) in the first round of the FCAAA/NJCAA Region VIII State Championship at Chipola College in Marianna. PJC (24-5) came to life after halftime...