Jamie Dickerson Published: February 22, 2006 Once upon a time, in a land far, far, away, one woman found herself in a different world. She found herself mixed in with a different kind of people, a different land, different kinds of food, and a different style of life. None of this mattered to her, however, as long as she could...
The Corsair is the student press at Pensacola State College.
Career Night makes its daytime premiere
Brandi Snodgrass Published: February 22, 2006 The first ever Career Day for high school seniors was held at PJC on Feb. 17. Hosted by the career and technical education student resources program, the event was a big change from the usual Career Nights that have been held on campus for the last five years. Barbara Wall, the technical preparation coordinator...
First ‘College Goal Sunday’ a success
Sahara Locke Published: February 22, 2006 For the first time since, well, possibly ever, students willingly came to school on a weekend. The reason for the momentous occasion? It wasn’t a football game, or basketball game; it actually was an opportunity for those students to learn something outside of a classroom setting. For the first time in the event’s 12-year...
‘Upward Battle’s’ last hurrah: a compilation of previously unreleased songs
Melissa Howard Published: February 22, 2006 In a society where hardcore and metal music has been watered down and filtered to a pulp, your conventional parents could probably tell you exactly what a blast beat is, and “hard” music is defined by the latest Linkin Park ballad, Uphill Battle brings new strength to the hardcore genre with their release “Blurred.”...
‘Pink Panther’ slapstick comedy just as good as original
Michael Rutschky Published: February 22, 2006 Steve Martin revives the role of Inspector Jacques Clouseau for “The Pink Panther,” in what is billed as a prequel to the popular movie series starring Peter Sellers. The film sees the bumbling Jacques Clouseau promoted from an average police officer to an inspector, and given the task of solving a murder and recovering...
Zoo Animal Technology Program
Jesse Edwards Pensacola Junior College has provided an associate of science degree program in Zoo Animal Technology since 1996. The course is an interesting amalgamation of animal biology along with hands on work in the field at places such as North West Florida Zoological Park, Botanical Gardens in Gulf Breeze, and other animal facilities. � Graduation in the program takes...
Basketball teams finish with winning seasons but out of running at state
Samantha Meyers The 2009 basketball season has come to a close. The PJC men and women’s basketball teams played for the last time Feb. 21 at home. Fans cheered on the Pirates as they watched the women defeat Tallahassee Community College by a 40 point spread, 93-53. The PJC men did not fare as well; Tallahassee swiped the win within...
A Trip to Remember
by Jessica Woods This past weekend, I had the incredible opportunity to attend an annual walkathon at the school where I received Bristol. Walkathon is a yearly fund raiser Southeastern puts together. I would like to share with you some of the experiences that Bristol and I had while attending the event. The trip down there and back was absolutely...
Vistors get “medical field” insight
Katie Coseo The Medical Career Fair was held for the second time showcasing many of the medical programs that are offered at PJC’s Warrington Campus. Potential students were escorted to the exhibits by Radiography students. PJC resources also had booths set up for new and old students to view such as the Testing Center, Financial Aid, VA, Education...
The Economic Battle Shows Face to PJC
Madelain Tigano “This is a battle and maybe even a war. But it should not be a battle or a war with ourselves. It should be with the economy,” PJC President Dr. Ed Meadows said during a state of the college address Feb. 20 during All College Day. “Everyone at the college, in Pensacola, Florida, America, and the world is...