Running Wild has announced its summer training program targeting anyone interested in leading a healthier lifestyle and getting into shape. “My First 5K” is a 12-week training program designed specifically for beginning runners, providing participants the opportunity to train one-on-one with running experts. There will be weekly coached training sessions starting every Monday and Wednesday on April 20 through July...
The new board of trustee’s room doesn’t affect PJC’s budget
Julie Simmons In the middle of budget cutting, PJC has decided to remodel the board of trustees meeting room. “Recently our board and the state approved our five year Capital Improvement Plan which totals more than 70 million dollars in new construction, renovation and remodeling,” said PJC President, Dr. Ed Meadows. Peter Wilkin, the vice president of student affairs and...
The final steps to becoming a Guide Dog
By Jessica Woods A couple of weeks ago I wrote about the first two years of a guide dog’s training. I would now like to continue that story by telling you about a dog’s professional training and how it is matched with its owner. When a puppy raiser brings a dog back to the school, it is brought in to...
Independent-film fans seek refuge in Gulf Breeze
by Paul Smith video segment produced by Paul Smith When most moviegoers decide to take in a film, they will usually check the show-times for the recent blockbusters, and then make the short jaunt down to the local megaplex for the latest installment of Hollywood escapism. But imagine instead, checking the show-times of the most highly praised independent films, and...
Movies – Watchmen film misses point of graphic novel
by Paul Smith Alan Moore’s “Watchmen” was largely considered to be the “holy grail” of graphic novels, the treasured masterpiece of superhero storytelling that was in a class all by itself. At full disclosure, while I am an avid reader of graphic novels, I grew out of reading superhero comics when I was about 12 years old. I grew out...
Why students should speak out about budget cuts
Staff Opinion On March 3, about 200 students and faculty members of Washington High School staged a protest over proposed budget cuts to education that attracted both Pensacola Mayor Mike Wiggins and Escambia County Superintendent of Schools Malcolm Thomas to attend. Also, in Tallahassee, students from FSU, FAMU, and Tallahassee Community College have also all recently staged protests. Meanwhile, PJC...
Music Scene Showdown
by Nathan Cooper Music surrounds our everyday lives, from our car stereos and iPods, to the ringtones on our cell-phones. It is a part of our lives that I find most enjoyable. The problem with Pensacola is that there just isn’t a good enough venue to support a halfway decent music scene. Sure, there are venues around, the Civic Center...
Job Fair for health programs
Student Nursing Association hosted its annual fundraiser Job Fair at Warrington Campus on March 12. Hospitals and Agencies set booths for many allied health programs such as nursing, radiography, sonography, and surgical tech to check out what these facilities were offering in jobs school. “Our purpose is to get the students out into the community, to land jobs, it’s...
PJC’s Simulation prepares students
Katie Coseo Many allied health students attending PJC at the Warrington campus use the Mary Ekdahl Smart simulation to prepare for real life situations. Many students would say that the simulations are a great help for learning in that students can make their mistakes with a mannequin than with a real person. Paramedic Program Director Don Lee, along...
Tailgate with the baseball team
The PJC baseball team is hosting a tailgate party March 17 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the pensacola campus baseball fields. Stop by and get a chance to meet the players and support the team. Hot dogs and soda will be provided. Apple pie might also make its way to the field. For more information contact SLA 484-1501