Cynthia Munoz Published: December 6, 2006 The winter is approaching and the ice cold water is not going to get in the way of a wetsuit and a surfer’s passion. In fact, PJC’s Surf Club is still recruiting members. The group has high hopes to exploit their passion and start getting involved with conservational service. The problem is that no...
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 "Lady Pirate Classic -v- ASCC" 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 they can overcome adversity to...
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 team played. “We knew it...
The Nobel Peace Prize is meaningless
by Paul Smith The Nobel Peace Prize was recently awarded to President Obama, which immediately sent the right-wing up in arms, bemoaning that the award was bestowed undeservedly. However, what Obama’s critics fail to realize is that the Nobel Peace Prize is largely a trivial empty gesture, one which has been given out many times over the years to undeserved...
How to Fight Collegiate Stressors
by Christopher Banks, paramedic and PJC nursing student Now with midterms behind us, rarely is there a sense of a downhill side to the semester. More often than not, the last half of the semester can feel as if a “final” boulder is being hurled wildly out of control down our mountain of books, notes, and handouts. Collegiate stressors, without...
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 be a tremendous challenge,” said...
Seminar explains Swine Flu pandemic
ANDREA MCMILLIAN The Corsair With the H1N1 virus in full swing around the world, it’s hard not to be bombarded with myths and misinformation concerning the swine flu. That’s exactly why PJC hosted a Swine Flu Information Session on Thursday, Oct. 8, in the Hagler Auditorium. The purpose of the seminar was to educate the public on swine flu and...
The Wizard of Oz celebrates 70th anniversary
by Wade Manns Back in 1900, L. Frank Baum released his timeless children’s masterpiece, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Over 100 years, many sequels, and many adaptations later, the 1939 movie version, simply called The Wizard of Oz, is still the most popular rendition of Baum’s classic. In September, that venerable movie celebrated its 70th anniversary with a re-release, including...
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 been canceled. The suspect, Bruce...
Sound of Music auditions generate excitement
KELCI PASCOE The Corsair The PJC Ashmore Auditorium is usually a quiet place during the evening hours, but last Monday and Tuesday night it was a swirl of singing and dancing from performers of all ages. Auditions for the upcoming rendition of the musical The Sound of Music were held at PJC’s Ashmore Auditorium last Monday and Tuesday night. The...