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By Lindsey Luker Published on January 30, 2008 All humans feel the need to be creative.  Unfortunately, creativity does not always equal productivity.  The idea of creating something that a person can be proud of is exciting, to say the least.  Add to that notion the thought of a great career opportunity and it becomes...

By Diana Poist Published on January 30, 2008 Several departments at Pensacola Junior College cited for irregularities in the state Auditor General’s 2007 operational study released in early January have initiated changes in procedures to insure that these items are corrected. The study done by Auditor General David Martin found discrepancies in cosmetology department bookkeeping,...

By Chris Drain Published on January 30, 2008 Amid sun and billowing clouds, space shuttle Atlantis lifted off at 2:45 p.m. today.  The weather was a concern all day but a jubilant Kathy Winters, shuttle weather officer, made the announcement during the final planned hold at 9 minutes that weather was acceptable for launch. A...

By Chris Drain Published on January 30, 2008 With the external tank one-third full of propellant, NASA crews are closely watching the engine cut-off sensors for any sign of failure. Monitoring includes the sensors, the recently soldered pass-through connectors, even up through the flight deck, according to mission control. The malfunctioning sensors were the cause...

By Chris Drain Published on January 30, 2008 The slow fill of the three fuel cells on Atlantis is going well.  A mixture of liquid hydrogen and oxygen is being pumped into the cells. The crucial ECO sensor testing has not begun.

By Chris Drain January 30, 2008 Atlantis is ready to go, but weather may be a factor in tomorrow’s launch. Severe weather pummeling the southeast today is expected to move into the area by launch time, although it won’t have the energy it has had in the last 24 hours, according to shuttle weather officer...

By Michael Rutschky Published on January 30, 2008 Republican Presidential candidate Sen. John McCain made a campaign stop Jan. 22 at The Hartsell Arena on PJC’s Pensacola campus.  The Arizona senator held a Florida Military Veteran’s Rally to meet with his supporters in Pensacola as he began his campaign to win the Florida primary election. ...

Staff Reporters Published: February 18 2004 * More than $1,000 in camera equipment, clothing and art supplies were stolen from a car parked on the Pensacola campus Jan. 23. The victim’s 1993 Jeep Cherokee SUV was parked in lot 15 on the Pensacola campus. Between ll:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., while the victim was attending...

Lisa Cobb Published: February 18 2004 Beginning this semester, students and faculty will be required to complete and sign contracts before incomplete grades are processed. This change requires that both an instructor and student agree upon what percentage of the course has been completed, the student’s last date of attendance, the remaining requirements, and a...

Lisa Cobb Published: February 18 2004 In the transom above the door are the words, “Small voices heard here.”  Indeed, as one walks through the front entryway the warmth of pastel painted walls scattered with artwork of whimsical animals and playing children continues to draw one further in. With each new corner that is turned,...