Whatever floats your quote

Staff Published: February 18 2004 “I have walked with people whose eyes are full of light but who see nothing in sea or sky, nothing in city streets, nothing in books.  The only lightless dark is the night of darkness in ignorance and insensibility.” Helen Keller, left blind and deaf at 19 months old

Lady Pirates win in lackluster performance

Samantha Meyers The PJC women’s basketball team racked up another win Dec. 9, but the effort fell short of their usual intensity. The nationally ranked team won 57-38 against L.B. Wallace Community College. “I am excited about the win,” said Coach Chanda Rigby. “They played hard and it’s always a challenge, but I expected better.”…

Men grab Thanksgiving win

Samantha Meyers The PJC Pirates overpowered Alabama Southern by 10 points leaving the final score 81-71 for Thursday night’s Thanksgiving game. The men’s basketball team has a game record of 8-1 overall. The top scorer of the night with 20 points was Jalin Thomas, who is also player of the month. The game had a…

PJC looks strong early on

By Samantha Meyers The PJC men’s basketball team defeated Faulkner State Nov. 12, 77-52. The Pirates are a new team with two transfers and seven freshmen. Though the team is working on handling mismatches, blocking out, and taking a step forward, they kept a strong lead against an old bitter rivalry against the Sun Chiefs.…

The day I discovered racism

Jim Ellis Published: February 18 2004 I can remember the time and place I discovered racism.  I was seven years old and had a network of eight or nine friends that extended several blocks.  We would always play together on afternoons and weekends. My circle of friends included, Brian (not his real name).  Brian was…

Netiquette:

Joshua Wilks Published: February 18 2004 When we talk, we expect other people to observe certain rules of behavior. The same is true online. In the age of Internet communication, the following guidelines are the dos and don’ts for proper etiquette on the Internet, or Netiquette. <b>DO NOT DO THIS.</b> THIS IS SHOUTING! IT IS…

Feels like home’ feels just right

James Hagan Published: February 18 2004 One of the most anticipated albums of 2004 finally has come out. Norah Jones, off her 2002 multi-million selling and multi-Grammy winning debut “Come Away With Me,” is back with “Feels Like Home.” Many of the 13 songs on the album follow the same jazz-influenced formula as her previous…

Ask Toady

Toady Worm Published: February 18 2004 Toady, my boyfriend is always late.  He is driving me crazy. Isn’t the girl the one who is supposed to be late?  He primps in front of the mirror like he is getting ready to compete in a pageant. It is ridiculous.  When we met he was rough around…

What reality show would you be in? Part one

Staff Published: February 18 2004  “Joe Millionaire. At the end, I’d be able to choose between the guy or taking the money.” Sehondra Spencer, English A.A.  “Street Smarts. I always know the answers to the questions they’re asking.” Padricia Wagner, Criminal Justice  “The Bachelorette. I’d get to have a big, fancy wedding for free.” Cristina…