By Nathan Deen Published on November 21, 2007 The PJC women’s basketball team started the season with the goal of winning all of their non-conference games. At the end of seven games, they are 5-2. Their losses include a one-point loss to Three Rivers Community College, Conn. on Nov. 10 and a 25- point loss to Santa Fe Community College...
Slay chosen for flag
By Nathan Deen Published on November 21, 2007 Former PJC student and flag football player Kirk Slay will be inducted in to the National Flag Football Hall-of-Fame on Dec. 30. Slay was overwhelmed and surprised when he received the news. “I didn’t expect to get inducted so soon,” Slay said. “I still play at UWF and I guess I’m the...
Holidays mean blending new traditions with old
Published on November 21, 2007 Thanksgiving is upon us. It marks the advent of the madness universally known as the “holiday season.” We join the masses in celebration of brotherhood, unity, peace, love and understanding, and consumerism, depression, guilt and stress. It’s a season exemplifying the proverbial double-edged sword. Love it, or hate it. This is also the season for...
Give the priceless gift
By Kristin Martin Published on November 21, 2007 The Northwest Florida Blood Center will be holding a blood drive at the Pensacola campus on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in between the Student Center and the math building. “We’re the community blood center, so pretty much all the blood that the hospitals use comes from...
Classrooms to conference room?
By Kristin Martin Published on November 21, 2007 For the past few weeks the Biology Sciences Department and PJC Foundations, both located in building 17, have had a misunderstanding. A rumor that PJC Foundations was attempting to rid the Biology Sciences department of two classrooms to turn them into a conference room left the Science department upset and PJC Foundations...
Presenting classical guitarist William Kanengiser
Published on November 21, 2007 The Pensacola Junior College Lyceum series proudly presents classical guitarist William Kanengiser. He performs 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium, Building 8. Recognized as one of America’s most brilliant guitarists, Kanengiser has developed a unique repertoire for his instrument, ranging from dazzling arrangements of Mozart, Handel and Bartók to his...
Delaino named champion for schools
By Katie Coseo Published on November 21, 2007 PJC President Tom Delaino was celebrated as a Communities in Schools champion for his years of dedication to education and students at an awards dinner Nov. 8 at Seville Quarter in downtown Pensacola. Along with Honor Bell, of Gulf Coast Community Benefits Corporation, and Santa Rosa County Schools Superintendent John Rogers, a...
PJC grad and local radio personality visits Iraq
By Lance Hayes Published on November 21, 2007 PJC graduate Dana Cervantes, morning personality at Cat Country 98.7, is representing the station on a 10-day tour of the Middle East. Cervantes will be touring Baghdad, Al Asad, Kuwait, and more, interviewing soldiers and officers, some of whom are from hometown Pensacola. When the opportunity arose for Dave and Mary Hoxeng,...
Learning Centered College activities abound
By Dondwani Baines Published on November 21, 2007 In 2004, PJC revised its philosophy and strategic goals statements to emphasize a commitment to learning-centered instruction. Todd Neuman, learning centered college coordinator, said, “A Learning Centered College measures success by measuring and assessing the amount of learning that is occurring.” PJC is putting this emphasis on student learning into action in...
PJC to build Training Academy
By Melynda Griffin Published on November 21, 2007 During the last seven years alone, the United States has been struck by terrorism, natural disasters, an increase in criminal activity, and multiple health scares. Naturally people have become much more concerned with public safety these days, and with increased interest has come increased effort in providing improved training for individuals serving...