by Nathan Deen Published on January 8, 2008 The PJC Pirates out-rebounded The Tallahassee Eagles 61-29 in Tuesday’s conference match-up and yet lost the game 78-75. The difference in the game was the Eagles’ performance on the foul line as they made 23 of 29 attempts while the Pirates made only 10 of 19. “They won the game from the...
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Lady Pirates come up short in comeback attempt
By Nathan Deen Published on January 8, 2008 After a 2-0 start in the conference, the PJC women’s basketball team dropped their third straight game. This time it was a 59-51 defeat at the hands of Tallahassee Community College, ranked No. 6 in the state. The Lady Pirates (13-6, 2-3) were down by 43-18 in the second half with 16:33...
Election ’08 (Canto 2)
By Michael Rutschky Published on January 8, 2008 It’s 10 o’clock at night and I am sitting on the floor in my roommate’s bedroom. I feel like I’ve crossed over a police line and snuck into a crime scene. Rather than cleaning, she’s given up on it altogether and moved onto the couch in the living room. Even Rudolph W....
Will you stagger in truth, or stand upright in lies?
By Joshua Encinias Published on January 8, 2008 For the last eight months I have been attending Harvest Church, Pensacola. Ten years in, the church branched from meeting at the Silver Screen to its own building on Herman Street. Ivan swept through and totaled the building, forcing the church to relocate in Brownsville. In April 2007, Pastor Bobby Lepinay jumped...
Champs vs. chumps
Joe Edler Published: February 18 2004 Champs The Detroit Tigers. They went out and signed Ivan Rodriguez on Monday. Four years for $40 million. The rebuilding has begun. The Pro Bowl. The NFL’s equivalent to an all-star game was amazing this year. What a game. The two teams set the record for most points scored in a Pro Bowl game. ...
Putting the fan in fanatic
Joe Elder Published: February 18 2004 I am a sports fan. I guess that’s a good thing since I am the sports editor. I have been thinking about the word fan lately though. Fan is short for fanatic. It’s cool that the sports world takes people away. They get wrapped up in a particular team or player. Honestly, I would...
Campus fitness centers offer no-cost programs to students
Joseph DeAngelis Published: February 18 2004 Did your New Year’s Resolution include something about getting in shape? If so, you’re not alone. Many fitness centers see enrollment increases during the first two months of the year. But did you know that as a PJC student or employee, you have access to a fitness center – at no cost to you?...
‘Miracle’ gets an emotional gold medal
Chris Hewitt Published: February 18 2004 The 1980 Olympic hockey tournament had plenty of drama, and “Miracle” has the good sense to realize that. The story of the U.S. hockey team is so filled with tragedy and comedy that it’s surprising it hasn’t been filmed before (we won’t count the reportedly heinous 1981 TV movie). Not favored to win a...
Top 10 actual excerpts from classified sections of newspaper
Staff Published: February 18 2004 b>1.</b> Auto Repair Service. Free pick-up and delivery. Try us once; you’ll never go anywhere again. <b>2.</b> Our experienced Mom will care for your child. Fenced yard, meals, and smacks included. <b>3.</b> Dog for sale: eats anything and is fond of children. <b>4.</b> 3-year-old teacher needed for pre-school. Experience preferred. <b>5.</b> Mixing bowl set designed...
Whatever floats your quote
Staff Published: February 18 2004 “I have walked with people whose eyes are full of light but who see nothing in sea or sky, nothing in city streets, nothing in books. The only lightless dark is the night of darkness in ignorance and insensibility.” Helen Keller, left blind and deaf at 19 months old