Joshua Kinser Published: September 28, 2005 “Hunter’s boat” or “man’s boat”. This is what kayak literally means in the language of Inuit, the natives of Greenland and the Canadian Arctic that originally developed the sleek water-craft. More than 4,000 years ago, Inuit were building the first kayaks from driftwood and sealskin to hunt whale and...
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Men’s basketball gets first win in conference
By Nathan Deen Published on February 13, 2008 Men’s basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 16 PJC 75, Gulf Coast 53 After nine straight losses in the Panhandle Conference, PJC finally got their first win of the season via on the road at Gulf Coast Community College “We finally got over the hump,” said PJC...
Comer makes big plays, helps PJC win
By Nathan Deen Published on February 13, 2008 Baseball Double-header, Friday, February 15th Game 1 Northwest Shoals Community College 5, PJC 10 Game 2 Northwest Shoals Community College 0, PJC 4 Freshman left fielder Bear Comer was the difference for PJC in both games against Northwest Shoals (Ala.). Comer made a game-breaking play both offensively...
Free throw woes continue for men’s team, women’s team gets big win at home
By Nathan Deen Published on February 13, 2008 Men’s Game: Wednesday, Feb. 13 Okaloosa Walton 74, PJC 73 Shooting a free throw would probably seem to be the easiest shot one could take in a game of basketball. There is no one to guard you and put a hand in your face and you can...
Mens basketball just might finish the season strong
By Nathan Deen Published on February 13, 2008 The PJC men’s basketball team is still without wins in the conference (0-8), but they may just have what it takes to finish the season strong. The Pirates almost knocked off No. 3 ranked Chipola Indians last Wednesday and, despite the loss, it was the most complete...
Women’s basketball team looking pull ahead in last four games
By Nathan Deen Published on February 13, 2008 After three straight losses, the PJC women’s basketball team has fallen behind in the conference race with a record of 4-7. Head coach Chanda Rigby isn’t worried about that right now, however. Rigby said that the Lady Pirates are only focused about winning their last four games....
Baseball team wins
By Nathan Deen Published on fFbruary 13, 2008 After winning their first six games, the PJC baseball team traveled to New Orleans to play in the Delgado Tournament Feb. 7 – 11. The Pirates suffered their first loss at the hands of the host team, Delgado Community College, on Thursday. However, with the win that...
Vultures on a Carousel – Hacker Kids vs. Sci-Fi Mafia (Election ’08 intermission)
By Michael Rutschky Published on February 13, 2008 So, I’ve decided to take a break from politics for at least a column or two because I feel like I’m getting too caught up in it. I’ve always been put off by seeing other people get so enveloped in their own beliefs and perspectives that they...
Final four candidates revealed
By Lindsey Luker Published on February 13, 2008 The District Board of Trustees met March 11 and narrowed the eight PJC presidential candidates down to four. The final candidates are: Dr. Scott D. Elliott, Dr. Lars Hafner, Dr. James E. Martin and Dr. Charles E. Meadows. “I think that we’ve got the willpower and the...
PJC Student Government to lobby state congress
By Terry Strickland Published on February 13, 2008 Later this month, Pensacola Junior College’s Student Government Association will be joining with junior and community colleges from throughout Florida to lobby the state legislature, said Scott Crongeyer, SGA President of the Milton campus. The “Rally in Tally,” as the Tallahassee campaign is called, is an initiative...