Cynthia Munoz Published: November 22, 2006 The number of marijuana arrests has doubled since 1993. In fact, according to an FBI report, last year there were at least 786,545 marijuana arrests alone (88 percent possession only), and the largest in history. This makes an outstanding record of one marijuana conviction every 40 seconds. As a...
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Lou Ross Center renovations almost finished
Ernest Clemons Jr. Published: November 22, 2006 The Pirates basketball team has started strong. However, Pensacola students may not have experienced the excitement of a home game so far this year. The first several home games have been played in Milton. After Hurricane Ivan, several buildings on campus were damaged, including building 3, the Lou...
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PJC’s Haul to Fame
Brent Scott Published: November 22, 2006 After a six-year dry spell, PJC instructors Ken McAferty and Vicki Carson received an honor that only five other PJC faculty members ever received. They have been inducted into the <b><a href=”https://www.flccaa.org/”>Florida Community Colleges Activities Association </a></b> Hall of Fame. Hall of Fame inductees are chosen for their outstanding...
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myspace VS cyworld: The blog wars…
Cynthia Munoz Published: November 22, 2006 Every morning a girl in English class heads straight to a computer, logs in to her <b><a href=”https://www.myspace.com”>Myspace</a></b> and chats away, messaging others, even while the teacher is lecturing. A lot of students have fallen victim to the Myspace trance or have been mesmerized by Myspace’s subliminal messages encrypted...
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Surgical tech week opens to public
KATIE COSEO The Corsair On Thursday Sept. 24 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in bldg. 3700 in suite 3706E the Warrington campus will have their simulation lab open to the public. Visitors will be given demonstrations and may even get to adorn a surgical gown and experience the job of surgical technicians. Surgical...
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Bloodmobile gives movie tickets
Bloodmobile will be on the Pensacola campus Sept. 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m between bldg. five and one. They will be giving away free Rave movie tickets to all donors.
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Walking the Plank
Mary Benson walks the plank by answering the 20 Corsair questions. If you really like her answers leave a comment, and her answers may end up in the next issue of the newspaper. Q: What do you teach? A: Mathematics Q: How long have you been a teacher? A: 32 years Q: What job did...
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Walking the Plank
Wayne Wooten walks the plank by answering the 20 Corsair questions. If you really like his answers leave a comment, and his answers may end up in the next issue of the newspaper. Q: What do you teach? A: Astronomy 1002, in class lecture, on web, and as labs Q: How long have you been...
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PJC stifles illegal downloading
Kay Forrest – The Corsair JULIE SIMMONS PJC is cracking down on those who use programs such as Limewire, BearShare, and others to download and share music files, movies, videos, and media on campus. “The college is trying to protect itself and the students from illegal actions, viruses, and breaches of privacy,” said Kathy Dutremble,...
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PJC shuts down technology for the weekend
Friday Sept. 18 after 10:00 p.m. PJC’s website, e-mail, piratemail, distance learning, and all other computer programs are going to be shut down until Sunday morning around noon. The academic computing centers on all campuses will also be closed on Saturday.