by Paul Smith Recently for The Corsair, I took part in a conference call interview with Bill Maher (stand-up comedian and host of Real Time with Bill Maher on HBO) who is currently promoting the DVD release of his documentary Religulous, which lampoons what Bill sees as the ridiculous beliefs systems of the world’s different...
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February 13, 2009August 13, 2025Features
Sweet Heart Day
Kaite Coseo Warrington SGA is adamant about giving back to the students. Every other week or so, the SGA sets up a table in the Student Center, on the Warrington campus, displaying free food and treats. Phelicia Richardson, an administrative assistant, arranges and coordinates many events that happen on campus. She also participates with the...
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February 13, 2009August 13, 2025Features
WSRE hosts ‘Dialog with the Delegation’
WSRE, Viewer Supported PBS for the Gulf Coast, will host a live dialogue with the Northwest Florida Legislative Delegation, Tuesday, February 24, 7-8 p.m. “Legislative Review: Dialogue with the Delegation” will give citizens the opportunity to ask their Legislators some tough questions ranging from economic stimulus package spending, the state’s foreclosure problems, or the declining...
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February 13, 2009August 13, 2025Features
College Goal Sunday
It doesn’t matter where you want to go to college, Pensacola Junior College will help you on College Goal Sunday – a national and Florida initiative that helps students get financial aid. The free event is 2 to 5 p.m. Feb. 22 at PJC’s three campuses. Designated locations: • Pensacola campus, Baroco Center for Science...
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February 13, 2009August 13, 2025Features
PJC simulation center honored for excellence
Pensacola Junior College’s nationally recognized patient simulation center has been designated as a Center of Educational Excellence by Laerdal Medical Corp. The Mary Ekdahl Smart Center for Patient Simulation Training & Research at the Warrington campus received the honor during the Laerdal Centers of Excellence Program held in Miami in December. PJC becomes only the...
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February 13, 2009August 13, 2025Features
PJC celebrates Black History month
Sponsored by the Pensacola Junior College Black History/ Multicultural Committee, PJC is observing Black History Month with two free special events open to the community. The NAACP/ Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Essay Competition Showcase is 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Hagler Auditorium, Building 2A, on the Pensacola campus. Refreshments will be served....
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February 13, 2009August 13, 2025Features
‘The Night of the Iguana’ begins Feb. 20
The Pensacola Junior College Lyceum series presents “The Night of the Iguana” Feb. 20-22 and Feb. 27-March 1 at the Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium, Building 8, on the Pensacola campus. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Distinguished American playwright Tennessee Williams won his fourth New York Drama Critics Award for...
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February 13, 2009August 13, 2025Archived News
Santa Rosa amnesty day for household hazardous waste
Amnesty Day, which offers Santa Rosa County residents the opportunity to dispose of household hazardous waste at no charge, is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 28. Amnesty Day is not a recycle day, but a special day for disposal of household hazardous waste. Materials will also be accepted from conditionally exempt small quantity...
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February 13, 2009August 13, 2025Archived News
Group seeks help to reduce poverty
Bridges to Circles is a Unite Escambia collaborative begun by the Escambia County Health Department, Partnership for a Healthy Community, and the United Way. In 2008 Catholic Charities became the lead agency for the Circles program and is committed to implementing the Circles model throughout the community. The goal of Bridges to Circles is a...
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February 13, 2009August 13, 2025Archived News
Free income tax help
PJC is again partnering with the IRS and the United Way to provide free income tax prep and electronic filing. This will be for simple returns only, no schedule C, rental income, etc. Services will start Feb. 4 thru April 14, 2009. The hours are Monday thru Friday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The service is located...