Gina Nespoli Published: November 22, 2006 With all the hype about changes to the new spring schedule, students are considering enrolling in more online courses. Classes available online have almost doubled since last year. For spring 2007, a variety of courses from Accounting I to Humanities Art is available through PJC’s Distance Learning program. Formerly, students in online classes used...
Student Government Association Drive
Published: November 22, 2006 SGA is holding a clothing drive till the end of the semester. Help out by cleaning out your closet of things you don’t wear anymore! Bring all items to the Student Center Room 409. All proceeds of this drive go to Waterfront Rescue Missions. For more details contact Dennis Reynolds at 484-1503 or any SGA member.
Movie Review: “Flushed Away” fun family comedy for holidays
Cynthia Munoz Published: November 22, 2006 From the producers of “Wallace and Gromit,” “Flushed Away” is a sewage floating tale of two mice on an adventure: one to make money, the other on a quest to go home. This sweet tale of how bitter acquaintances become friends through trust and teamwork is raking in revenues at the box office. A...
Lady Pirates defeat Lady Eagles in tournament
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 the remainder of the game....
Lady Pirates post easy win over Clinton
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 by 11. Three Lady Pirates...
Pirates hold on to winning streak
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 freshman Lasha Parghalava gave the...
Men’s basketball team overcomes EOCC
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, with 9 minutes left in...
Lady Pirates devastate Lady Dolphins
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 started and ended much the...
Youth indebtedness on the rise
Sahara Locke Published: November 8, 2006 According to a study provided by Debtsmart.com, more than 83 percent of undergraduate students have at least one credit card. The average student credit card balance is $2,347. That is a statement that perhaps would not have been proven true by the same teenagers’ parents and grandparents in their day but hasnow made its...
New courses and programs debut this spring
Brent Scott Published: November 8, 2006 When registration for the spring term begins Nov. 6, students will find several new classes and programs along with changes to some existing ones. The new electrical and carpentry programs begun this fall will continue this spring term. Both of the new programs are headed by Bob Pierce, director of information technology programs. In...