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Eating healthy, the Mediterranean way

Melissa Brown Published: February 8, 2006 Cabbage Soup Diet.  Jenny Craig.  Raw.  Atkins.  The Zone.  Medifast.  The Biggest Loser.  South Beach Diet. With the list of diet styles increasing daily, it can be a painstaking process finding the one that works best for you. Eating the Mediterranean way, however, isn’t a fad that comes and...

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Sports Talk

Corey Reese Published: January 25, 2006 The Duke Blue Devils basketball team is always on TV.  They are always one of the picks to win the national title every year, and this year is no different.  They are also one of the most consistent teams come tournament time.  They seem to be the overwhelming favorite...

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Martin Stays

Corey Reese Published: January 25, 2006 PJC’s Doug Martin, associate head basebal coach, offered his resignation earlier this month, but has since decided to stay at PJC.  The Corsair’s Corey Reese sat down with Martin to discuss the matter, as well as Martin’s expectations for the season. Corsair:  How long have you been with PJC...

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A Swimmer’s Story

Ayla Brooks Published: January 25, 2006 As she opens the doors to the pool, there is a change in the chlorine-filled air. Broad smiles of everyone in the room resonate and brighten the atmosphere. A woman who captures the morning sunshine on her face, eyes that possess the summer and a smile that captivates; this...

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PJC Men fall hard 94-75

Corey Reese Published: January 25, 2006 The PJC men’s basketball team took on Tallahassee College on Wednesday night at the Lou Ross Center, losing 94-75. Yarrish “Ya Ya” Hammons led the Pirates with 19 points and Clinton Kilbert added 11 points but could not lead the Pirates to victory The first half was close with...

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PJC Lady Pirates break losing streak with win

Corey Reese Published: January 25, 2006 The PJC Lady Pirates broke a 5 game losing streak Wednesday night with a 56-46 victory over Tallahassee at the Lou Ross Center. Ida Edwards and Shontel Johnson lead the Lady Pirates with 18 points each.  Edwards added 6 rebounds and 3 steals.  Vanashia Allen had 5 rebounds and...

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The overstressed can find relief on campus

Reagan Hicks Published: January 25, 2006 With classes back in session, college students are more stressed and working harder with the demands of classes, jobs, and personal lives. However, with the help and resources that can be found on campus, this undue stress can be alleviated. LaRita Carter, coordinator of L.I.F.E. Center, dance and cheer,...

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Flag football team defeats defending champs to take the national title

Corey Reese Published: January 9, 2006 PJC’s flag football team defeated defending champion Georgia Southern 29-26 to win the American Collegiate Intramural Sports National Flag football title. The New Year’s weekend tournament saw the Pirates go 6-0 en route to that title.  Doug Rogers was named Offensive MVP and Kirk Slay was named Defensive MVP. ...

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PJC men fall to Shelton State, women win in Louisiana

Corey Reese Published: Januray 9, 2006 PJC’s men’s basketball team took on Shelton State in their final game before conference play opens, losing 109-101. Julian Allen had 29 points and Yarrish Hammons had 20, but foul trouble and other mistakes beat the Pirates. “The pressure they put on in the first half hurt us,” Coach...

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Master Swimmers serious about everything they do

Moria Dailey Published: January 9, 2006 Who are the Master Swimmers?  They’re a group of swimmers, ranging in age from those in their mid-20s to a swimmer who is 82, who use PJC’s newly re-opened pool to practice. They’ve been a team for about seven years, according to Coach Steven Fair.  He’s been coaching them...