Joe Edler Published: February 18 2004 Champs The Detroit Tigers. They went out and signed Ivan Rodriguez on Monday. Four years for $40 million. The rebuilding has begun. The Pro Bowl. The NFL’s equivalent to an all-star game was amazing this year. What a game. The two teams set the record for most points scored...
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December 15, 2008August 13, 2025Archived Sports
Putting the fan in fanatic
Joe Elder Published: February 18 2004 I am a sports fan. I guess that’s a good thing since I am the sports editor. I have been thinking about the word fan lately though. Fan is short for fanatic. It’s cool that the sports world takes people away. They get wrapped up in a particular team...
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December 15, 2008August 13, 2025Archived Sports
Campus fitness centers offer no-cost programs to students
Joseph DeAngelis Published: February 18 2004 Did your New Year’s Resolution include something about getting in shape? If so, you’re not alone. Many fitness centers see enrollment increases during the first two months of the year. But did you know that as a PJC student or employee, you have access to a fitness center –...
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December 15, 2008August 13, 2025Archived Opinion
‘Miracle’ gets an emotional gold medal
Chris Hewitt Published: February 18 2004 The 1980 Olympic hockey tournament had plenty of drama, and “Miracle” has the good sense to realize that. The story of the U.S. hockey team is so filled with tragedy and comedy that it’s surprising it hasn’t been filmed before (we won’t count the reportedly heinous 1981 TV movie)....
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December 15, 2008August 13, 2025Archived Opinion
Top 10 actual excerpts from classified sections of newspaper
Staff Published: February 18 2004 b>1.</b> Auto Repair Service. Free pick-up and delivery. Try us once; you’ll never go anywhere again. <b>2.</b> Our experienced Mom will care for your child. Fenced yard, meals, and smacks included. <b>3.</b> Dog for sale: eats anything and is fond of children. <b>4.</b> 3-year-old teacher needed for pre-school. Experience preferred....
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December 15, 2008August 13, 2025Archived Opinion
Whatever floats your quote
Staff Published: February 18 2004 “I have walked with people whose eyes are full of light but who see nothing in sea or sky, nothing in city streets, nothing in books. The only lightless dark is the night of darkness in ignorance and insensibility.” Helen Keller, left blind and deaf at 19 months old
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December 15, 2008August 13, 2025Archived Sports
Lady Pirates win in lackluster performance
Samantha Meyers The PJC women’s basketball team racked up another win Dec. 9, but the effort fell short of their usual intensity. The nationally ranked team won 57-38 against L.B. Wallace Community College. “I am excited about the win,” said Coach Chanda Rigby. “They played hard and it’s always a challenge, but I expected better.”...
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December 15, 2008August 13, 2025Archived Sports
Men grab Thanksgiving win
Samantha Meyers The PJC Pirates overpowered Alabama Southern by 10 points leaving the final score 81-71 for Thursday night’s Thanksgiving game. The men’s basketball team has a game record of 8-1 overall. The top scorer of the night with 20 points was Jalin Thomas, who is also player of the month. The game had a...
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December 12, 2008August 13, 2025Archived Sports
PJC looks strong early on
By Samantha Meyers The PJC men’s basketball team defeated Faulkner State Nov. 12, 77-52. The Pirates are a new team with two transfers and seven freshmen. Though the team is working on handling mismatches, blocking out, and taking a step forward, they kept a strong lead against an old bitter rivalry against the Sun Chiefs....
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December 11, 2008August 13, 2025Archived Opinion
The day I discovered racism
Jim Ellis Published: February 18 2004 I can remember the time and place I discovered racism. I was seven years old and had a network of eight or nine friends that extended several blocks. We would always play together on afternoons and weekends. My circle of friends included, Brian (not his real name). Brian was...