Maggie Ming Published: June 20, 2006 Summer lovin’ had me a blast Summer lovin’, happened so fast</i> Finally! Summer is here. You are going to the beach and partying more. The only problem is that you don’t have anyone to share it all with. Fear not! There is hope! There is a subtle art too wooing the one you want. Ashley Postell,...
Veganism can be a valid diet option
Dana Cervantes Published: June 20, 2006 Veganism is a growing eating lifestyle in our area. Several PJC students have changed to this animal-friendly diet. “I chose this lifestyle to promote a more humane and caring world,” freshman Diana Doyle said. Many, like Doyle, believe that they have become healthier individuals since switching to a vegan lifestyle. Doyle added, “I have...
“Roofies” prove a dangerous catch to partying
Dana Cervantes Published: June 20, 2006 Breaks from classes provide a fun distraction from the rigors of studying, but unfortunately the time-tested college student tradition of binge drinking has its harmful consequences such as alcohol poisoning blackouts, arrests, and unintended or unwanted sexual activity. One of the emerging trends is the use of a dangerous drug called Rohypnol, street name...
FIFA World Cup looms near; I predict surprises
Moria Dailey Published: April 26, 2006 As you may know, June 9 is the date the first match of the 2006 World Cup will be played. I’m ecstatic; the 2002 World Cup involved me having the weirdest sleep schedule for a month, as I was up at 2 or 4 a.m. to watch live matches. Either way, Brazil won and...
Softball team heads to state, baseball done
Jamie Dickerson Published: April 26, 2006 America’s favorite pastime, baseball, has its own distinctive flavor. The smell of freshly cut grass before a game, the scent of the concession stand full of hotdogs and burgers, the sound of a mitt popping, the cracking of the bat as a ball is crushed off the sweet spot, the overwhelming feeling of confidence...
Cheap Tricks
Moria Dailey Published: April 26, 2006 So, dahlings, it is the end; at least the end of this school year. So I have one final column with which to barrage you with my advice. I hope you’ve enjoyed it and gotten something useful out of my meanderings. The final issue I’d like to discuss with you? How to enjoy the...
Charisma, clothes: dressing for interviews
Kristen Bailey Published: April 26, 2006 Believe it or not, anyone who has ever been to a job interview has discovered that it takes a little more than charisma and charm to land the job. In addition to mental preparation and studying up on the company’s background, the right fashion might just help snag that coveted position. According to Winning...
Pensacola surprisingly (or not) pagan friendly
Maggie Ming Published: April 26, 2006 Blessings! Wicca is an earth-based religion and one of the most popular forms of paganism. Here in Pensacola, there are quite a few wiccans living among the hundreds of Christians that dominate this region. Surprisingly (or not), this is actually not the best city in America to be pagan. This Wiccan has come under...
Florida gas tax cuts “band-aid” solution
Published: April 26, 2006 Headlines like “Gas Prices Rise to Record Highs” have hit the stands far too many times to count in the past year. In other words, it’s just old news. People should be past the complaining stage and be thinking of ways to reduce our oil dependency, but it seems that every time it gets to the...
‘No Child Left Behind Act’ actually hinders childrens’ educations instead of assissting
Yonit Shames Published: April 26, 2006 Since its controversial enactment in 2001, the No Child Left Behind Act has had several years to start bringing schools to “adequate yearly progress,” which is supposed to be accomplished by the year 2014. But recently, the media has been abuzz with news that a loophole in the act allows schools to discount the...