By: Erin Smallwood Published: January 8, 2009 Poor lighting and lack of communication have had students and teachers in Building 1 concerned about their safety for several years now. “My faculty has voiced concerns to me about safety issues in the building when they teach evening classes since I came here in 2000,” said Department…
By: Steven Dickens Published: January 8, 2009 A new campus organization has formed to encourage Pensacola Junior College students to consider vocational-technical careers. SkillsUSA recently held its first regional meeting of the year at PJC’s Hagler Auditorium. It was the first time PJC participated in such a meeting, held to help students and teachers learn…
By: Ashley Thompson Published: January 8, 2009 Recently, the Registrar’s Office at Pensacola Junior College has been receiving phone calls from concerned parents trying to obtain information about their child’s classes, and even grades. However, once a student enters college or any post-secondary school, the right to access information shifts from the parent to the…
Published: January 9, 2006 Did all of you chumps have a nice break from school? Gorge yourselves on turkey, stuffing, and throw presents at each other? Yeah, I did the same thing. Still, since I am poor and Husband doesn’t want to buy a tree or anything festive, I depend on other people to have…
Morgan Gates Published: December 7, 2005 The Lady Pirates, now 7-2, were on the road over the Thanksgiving Holidays, participating in the Okaloosa-Walton Thanksgiving Classic. On Nov. 25, they played Central Florida Community College in Niceville where they had a close win of 73-70. Women’s Head Coach Chanda Rigby said they were down by 1…
Morgan Gates Published: December 7, 2005 Faulkner State The PJC Pirates took a big blow from Faulkner State in Bay Minette, Ala. Nov. 30 with a final score of 91-79. Pirates’ men’s Head Coach Paul Swanson said the players were only down one point at halftime, but that in the last half they didn’t execute…
Mae Means Published: December 7, 2005 Winter is on its way, and for most people that means illness is also on its way. A local doctor has offered a few basic tips on staying healthy during the winter season. Dr. Lisa King recently moved to Pace from Zanesville, Ohio, and joined Gulf Coast Physician Partners.…
Holly Hanson, Detroit Free Press (KRT) Published: December 7, 2005 With its savvy use of DVD technology, the fitness industry has managed to counter virtually any excuse not to exercise. Pressed for time? Use the programmable features to build a workout that fits the time you have. Programmed routines are too confining? Use the music-only…
Daniel Cecil Published: December 7, 2005 The other day while sitting in the student center, I happened to overhear a group of people talking about the ridiculous gas prices. In the course of their conversation, I overheard someone say something to the effect that it was all President Bush’s fault. I had to listen closer…
Ellen Judithe Carter Published: December 7, 2005 Writing this on the 42-year anniversary of the assassination of John F. Kennedy, I wonder how far along this country has come. With the likes of Kennedy, King and others who fought for the equality of all people, I believe that we have made some progress, but still…