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…
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…
Melissa Brown Published: November 22, 2006 One of the benefits of living on the Gulf coast is year-round access to fresh seafood. My fianc‚e Shannon and his painting crew spent a day 40 miles out in the Gulf at the end of snapper season this year. They caught over 100 fish and brought home about…
Ricky Di Published: November 22, 2006 For years my superiors have put me down, assuming that just because I’m 7 feet tall and covered in fur that I must be an oaf as well. This tie isn’t just for decoration, you know. Respect is a luxury, and one that I’ve been without for over two…
Michael Rutschky Published: November 22, 2006 Doing as I was ordered to do, I, along with the rest of the patrons of the Gutter Lounge, lifted my arms in front of me, let my hands fall limp at the wrist, and groaned like a hungry stomach at the dark figure standing in the pale green…
Lindsey Chavers Published: November 8, 2006 The women’s basketball team swept the Lady Pirates Classic Tournament with a win over Alabama Southern Community College on Saturday, 70-51. The Lady Pirates stole the lead from the Lady Eagles thanks to successful free throws very early in the first half. They managed to hold that lead for…
Published: November 8, 2006 PJC easily won the first leg of the Lady Pirate Classic Friday night, beating Clinton (S.C.) Junior College 82-46. The Lady Golden Bears threatened an early PJC lead midway through the first half, but a 3-pointer by Tilya Raymond put the Lady Pirates ahead for keeps. At the half, PJC led…
Lindsey Chavers Published: November 8, 2006 The PJC men’s basketball team is now 5-0 with a win over Alabama Southern Community College Thursday night, 76-71. In the last 45 seconds of the game, the Eagles were only 3 points down and had possession of the ball. A foul and 40 seconds later, a steal from…
Lindsey Chavers Published: November 8, 2006 Keeping with the current trend of success, the PJC men’s basketball team (4-0) defeated Enterprise Ozark Community College Monday night, 81-68. The EOCC Weevils took an early lead, but the Pirates quickly caught up. Both teams exhibited very aggressive defenses. But PJC pushed through and took the lead, 8-7,…
Lindsey Chavers Published: November 8, 2006 The PJC women’s basketball team dominated Delgado Community College Monday, 104-39. The Lady Pirates jumped to an early lead, which they held for the entire game. They were 29 points up before the Lady Dolphins could make their first point. PJC ended the first half 50-10. The second half…