Melissa Howard Published: April 12, 2006 Have you ever awakened to a younger brother or sister screaming at the top of their lungs? Living with a bad roommate can be just as bothersome. When choosing a roommate, there are many factors that need to be taken into consideration. At PJC, regular students don’t have the...
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Beakers or wetsuits?
Yonit Shames Published: April 12, 2006 Ask a student what he or she has done at PJC, and you’ll probably receive the usual, less-than-enthusiastic responses: “I’ve studied for college algebra tests,” “I’ve written three English papers,” or “I’ve memorized the names of all of Europe’s kings.” But if you’re lucky, you just might come across...
Blind, but not to ambition
Pamela Griswold Published: April 12, 2006 Lucretia Brown, 31, is a journalism student unlike any other. Like many students, Brown is close to finishing her degree. Like many journalists, she voices her opinions and seeks opportunities to inform the public of the world that surrounds them. Unlike the rest of the student population, Brown is...
State funded program determined to improve literacy
Kristen Bailey Published: April 12, 2006 The Adult Base Education program is opening doors for students in pursuit of a higher education. The program allows students to attend free classes, with flexible course schedules, in order to obtain their GED or a state issued diploma. Additionally, the ABE program provides classes for students who are...
Taking back the night remembers abuse victims
Erika Wilhite Published: April 12, 2006 On April 6 the University of West Florida hosted Take Back the Night, the largest event of Sexual Abuse Awareness Week. A barbecue dinner took place on Cannon Green; live local bands played throughout the evening, punctuated by guest speakers, including PJC president Tom Delaino and UWF provost Sandra...
Identity theft ring operating from PJC counseling center
Yonit Shames Published: March 29 2006 Concerns about student privacy at the Student Center’s counseling area peaked yesterday when police confirmed that an identity theft ring has been stealing student information for use in vegetable farming brochures. Chief of Police Geraldo Fordo said in a statement yesterday that as many as 20 victims have been...
Behind The Storm: Katrina Exclusive
Sahara Locke Published: March 29, 2006 Everyone has heard of people who were addicted to something, whether it was drugs, alcohol, shopping or whatever else they felt that they were incapable of stopping. But often overlooked an addiction of another form, an addiction that affects so many people at one time in a matter of...
Beware of the azaleas
Melissa Brown Published: March 29, 2006 An unnamed English instructor reported apparent illegal activities on the Pensacola campus Monday evening. PJC Police Officer Michael Jackson stated the instructor called campus police at 4:27 p.m. concerned about noises in the azaleas outside her office window. The following is a transcript of the call. PJC Police: “Campus...
Things you didn’t know about this campus, believe it or not
Brandi Snodgrass and Moria Dailey Published: March 29, 2006 Ever wonder why this campus is so quiet? Nothing exciting really happens at PJC; it’s just a typical junior college. Or is it? This campus has an eerie past filled with accounts of everything from early alien landings to rogue Israeli pirates. I know you’re asking,...
Walking the Plank
Published: March 29, 2006 Welcome back to yet another edition of Walking the Plank, this time with Competitive Eating National Champion 2005 Bobby Socks. Lets get down to the nitty gritty. Q: What compelled you to get into this kind of rough and tough sport? A: Well, as a small child I was never good...