Morgan Gates Published: December 7, 2005 Faulkner State The PJC Pirates took a big blow from Faulkner State in Bay Minette, Ala. Nov. 30 with a final score of 91-79. Pirates’ men’s Head Coach Paul Swanson said the players were only down one point at halftime, but that in the last half they didn’t execute their offense and couldn’t block...
The Corsair is the student press at Pensacola State College.
Winter means more infections
Mae Means Published: December 7, 2005 Winter is on its way, and for most people that means illness is also on its way. A local doctor has offered a few basic tips on staying healthy during the winter season. Dr. Lisa King recently moved to Pace from Zanesville, Ohio, and joined Gulf Coast Physician Partners. King had several things to...
New workout DVDs draw from yoga, dance
Holly Hanson, Detroit Free Press (KRT) Published: December 7, 2005 With its savvy use of DVD technology, the fitness industry has managed to counter virtually any excuse not to exercise. Pressed for time? Use the programmable features to build a workout that fits the time you have. Programmed routines are too confining? Use the music-only track to choreograph your own...
You can’t bash Bush on high gas prices
Daniel Cecil Published: December 7, 2005 The other day while sitting in the student center, I happened to overhear a group of people talking about the ridiculous gas prices. In the course of their conversation, I overheard someone say something to the effect that it was all President Bush’s fault. I had to listen closer and wait for them to...
Progress in racial relations still sluggish
Ellen Judithe Carter Published: December 7, 2005 Writing this on the 42-year anniversary of the assassination of John F. Kennedy, I wonder how far along this country has come. With the likes of Kennedy, King and others who fought for the equality of all people, I believe that we have made some progress, but still have a long way to...
With liberty and healthcare for all
Yonit Shames Published: December 7, 2005 One of the most memorable campaign ads from the last presidential election was one run by the Bush campaign on the subject of healthcare. The chilling female voiceover warned viewers of ominous healthcare reform plans advocated by the liberals: “Big government in charge. Not you, not your doctor.” Some lawmakers have indeed proposed some...
Pirates fall to #2 Chipola 103-77
Corey Reese Published: December 7, 2005 The PJC men’s basketball team opened conference play at home against #2 Chipola losing 103-77 at home. Julian Allen led the Pirates with 22 points and Clinton Kilbert chipped in 15 points but Chipola was just too much. PJC trailed at half 42-35, but was never was able to come back to take the...
Collision on the edge of campus
Erika Wilhite Published: December 7, 2005 At around 1 p.m. on December 14th two cars were involved in a collision at the intersection on 9th Avenue and College Boulevard. An ambulance was called to the scene, but it appears that no one was seriously injured. More details will follow.
Police officer retires after nearly seven years with PJC
Lucretia Brown Published: December 7, 2005 There is a bumper sticker that reads, “Fish swim in fear at the sound of my name.” Fishing is exactly what Officer Cliff Disney will be doing after he retires on Jan. 27, 2006. Disney has been a police officer at PJC for nearly seven years. He spent four months at the Pensacola campus...
Grants put nursing program back on track
Moria Dailey Published: December 7, 2005 After having to cut enrollment due to lack of faculty, PJC’s nursing department is back, Department Head Janice Ingle said. “We wanted to focus on students already enrolled in the program,” Ingle said, explaining that current classes had not been cut, but new enrollees had not been accepted. In January 2005, the college cut...