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Basketball team surmounts difficulties

Lindsey Chavers Published: November 22, 2006 <b><script language=”JavaScript”>var uslide_show_id = “92cfe307-e467-49be-af0c-1be3353d23c4”;var slideshowwidth = “230”;var linktext = “Click here to open our slideshow named &quot;Lady Pirate Classic -v- ASCC&quot; in a new window”;</script><script language=”JavaScript” src=”/embedslideshow”></script></b> The Lady Pirates have managed to start this season with plenty of wins; and with a (6-3) record, they are proving…

Pirates pull off victory against Wildcats

Lindsey Chavers Published: November 22, 2006 The PJC men’s basketball team (6-0) defeated Bishop State Community College Nov. 20, 88-82.  They managed to remain undefeated in the 53- foul game.  “They turned it into a junk game because they are small,” said Head Coach Paul Swanson about the number of fouls and the way his…

PJC’s basketball coaches run conference in Lou Ross Center

JESSICA MILUS The Corsair PJC’s basketball coaches are looking forward to a great basketball season. Head coach of the men’s basketball team, Paul Swanson, is excited for this year’s team. He has 10 new scholarship players and believes this year’s new players are the most he’s ever had at one time. “This is going to…

Murder suspect possibly on UWF campus

Kay Forrest – The Corsair Police are trying to catch a murder suspect in the woods by the UWF campus. The entire UWF campus is on lock down until further notice. Students are told not to leave their classrooms. All buildings are being locked, and vehicles searched as they leave campus. All night classes have…

Volleyball team plays first game in the Hartsell

MADELAIN TIGANO The Hartsell Arena opened it’s doors Sept. 10 for the first volleyball game ever played on PJC’s Pensacola campus. Athletic Director Bill Hamilton did the honors in welcoming PJC’s opponents North Lake and PJC President Dr. Ed Meadows to the new court. Hamilton also thanked volleyball coach, Pete Pena, for his dedication in bringing…

PJC to soon offer four-year degrees

JUSTIN OTTO The Corsair PJC will soon offer a limited number of baccalaureate degrees in addition to continuing to offer associate degree programs as they have offered for 61 years. “I think to meet the needs of the local service area we will have to look at a limited number of bachelors programs as demand…

Chiles’ ‘Worst to First’ visits SGA

MADELAIN TIGANO The Corsair The Lawton Chiles Foundation entered the Clyde H. Hagler Legislative Auditorium, on PJC’s Pensacola campus Wednesday Sept. 23, to speak to the Student Government Association (SGA) about their Worst to First pledge. “As Florida’s 41st governor, my father, Lawton Chiles, understood that any investment made in Florida’s children, investment in education,…

Stepping it up with PJC dancers

Kelly Bream Published: November 22, 2006 The PJC dance team astounded the audience Monday night at the Milton campus during halftime performances at the men’s and women’s basketball games. “Performing at the basketball games is an adrenaline rush where our team can show everyone our hard work that we perfect during our practices,” said Natalie…

Drug conviction does not rule out financial aid

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…

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…