Jim Ellis Published: March 3 2004 “College Dropout” is Kanye West’s attempt to cross over from producing top performers like Jay-Z, Britney Spears, Alicia Keys and Ludacris to becoming a performer himself. While many rappers, like Dr. Dre, have turned from rapping to producing and become hugely successful, the list is long of successful producers...
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January 6, 2009August 13, 2025Archived Opinion
‘Jack’s Smirking Revenge’ no laughing matter
James Hagan Published: March 3 2004 A new local band is poised to bring an adrenaline shot of hard rock to the Gulf Coast. ‘Jack’s Smirking Revenge’ (yes, it’s a reference to the movie ‘Fight Club’), comprised of John Swanger (guitar), Jason Strickland (guitar), Jason Urban (drums), Brent Condon (bass) and Joe Urban (vocals, guitar...
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January 6, 2009August 13, 2025Archived Opinion
I need some carrots and I forgot your name
Jim Ellis Published: March 3 2004 Everyone has had a moment when things just go blank. It might be while someone is trying to remember where his or her car keys are. Or maybe it is while playing “Jeopardy” all alone on the couch in underwear. A nutritionist once told me that I should eat...
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January 6, 2009August 13, 2025Archived News
‘Proof’ gets its second showing
Jennifer Smith Published: March 3 2004 PJC’s production of the dark drama “Proof,” which opened this past weekend at the Ashmore Auditorium, will be staged again Friday and Saturday nights and on Sunday afternoon, March 5-7. The story is about a young woman named Catherine who is struggling with her attachment to her insane father...
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January 6, 2009August 13, 2025Archived News
Government professor answers questions about election season
Jim Ellis Published: March 3 2004 As Florida gears up for the presidential primary elections on March 9 and the presidential election on Nov. 2, some people are still unclear about many of the fundamental processes that elect the President of the United States. For a review of the basics, The Corsair consulted Michael Gilbert,...
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January 6, 2009August 13, 2025Archived News
It’s a jungle out there
Jacqui Alegria Published: March 3 2004 While many students here at PJC prepare for executive careers and dream of that big, solid oak desk in a corner office with a great view, the students of the Zoo Animal Technology program prepare for something entirely different. This hands-on and experience-driven program combines academics with practical work...
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January 6, 2009August 13, 2025Archived Opinion
Black history exhibit is held in Student Center
Jim Ellis Published: March 3 2004 Feb. 27 a Black history exhibit was held in the Student Center with more than 30 inventions from African Americans.
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December 29, 2008August 13, 2025Archived Sports
Volleyball team posts another successful season
Lindsay Spencer Published: November 9, 2005 The Lady Pirates completed yet another terrific season at the state volleyball tournament in Lakeland last week. In the opening round, PJC lost the first game to Manatee Community College. They were then eliminated from the tournament by St. Petersburg Community College. “The team competed and represented PJC very...
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December 29, 2008August 13, 2025Archived Sports
Basketball team includes international faces
Joshua Watson and Morgan Gates Published: November 9, 2005 Upon first glance, the team may just seem like any other group of junior college students playing the game they love. However, if you were to get close enough to hear them speak, you would also find out that the men of the 2005-06 men’s basketball...
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December 29, 2008August 13, 2025Archived Sports
Men’s basketball team faces stiff competition
David LaRock Published: November 9, 2005 The 2005-06 Men’s Pirate Basketball team begins its fight for the Panhandle Conference Championship with a series of early season non-conference games to sharpen skills. The Panhandle Conference has a strong reputation for being the toughest conference in the nation. “The Panhandle Conference is one of the toughest junior...