Lindsey Chavers Sep 27 2006 12:00AM The PJC volleyball team secured a place at the Florida state championship tournament with a conference victory against Gulf Coast Community College Oct. 3. “I’m not going to say anything bad about this game,” said Head Coach Pete Pena. “We did what we had to do to make it happen. Everyone did a fantastic...
The Corsair is the student press at Pensacola State College.
Bush’s State of the Union address gets a once over
Daryl Baginski Published: February 4 2004 President Bush touched on many topics Jan. 20 during his State of the Union Address. The main topic was the “War on Terror” and Iraq. His argument for why the Patriot Act should be updated is that law enforcement officials use “similar provisions to catch embezzlers and drug traffickers.” But the goals of terrorists...
Sun Chiefs no match for Lady Pirates
Lindsey Chavers Sep 27 2006 12:00AM The Lady Pirates improved their record to 13-5 with a victory against Faulkner State Community College on Friday night. In the first game, PJC took the lead early and held it thanks to successful blocking, winning 30-16. Game 2 was much closer. It was point-for-point until the halfway mark, but the Pirates pulled ahead...
Q & A with Dr. Delaino
James Hagan Published: February 4 2004 P JC President Tom Delaino is a busy man. Whether it is budget meetings, talks with the Governor of Florida or responding to queries from students regarding such matters as parking or texbook prices, Delaino has proven to be a hands-on President. What is the hardest thing about being the President of PJC? I...
Right to vote is power redefined
Sahara Locke Sep 27 2006 12:00AM Power is defined as, “A physical force or strength. The authority to act or do something according to a law or rule.” This is usually the first definition that comes to mind when one thinks of power. The human mind has already been preset to see power as a physical advantage; some have power...
Take MySpace to your space
Sep 27 2006 12:00AM Too often, students enter the PJC computer lab with the intent of completing an assignment and are hindered by a room full of MySpace and iTunes. The computer lab strives to provide a “student friendly environment.” However their lenience is taken advantage of. The lab is designed to cater to the busy student and provides a...
Audio: visit from Rep. Jeff KottKamp
Ricky Di Sep 27 2006 12:00AM Rep. Jeff Kottkamp, Republican nomination for Lt. Governor, visited PJC Oct. 6. Listen to audio of his meeting with local healthcare providers and Wal-Mart representatives.
Wicca: more than a witch’s tale
Joshua Wilks Published: Februray 4 2004 An hour after sundown, 30 adults and nine children, form a circle around a fire in a backyard amid several large oak trees. In their midst, a man dressed in a cape anoints their heads with oil, as they enter from the east. Once all positioned, he then aims a sword skyward and walks...
Freshmen can lose dreaded 15 while away at college
Sharon Thompson – McClatchy Newspapers Sep 27 2006 12:00AM Daphne Oz says it’s possible for college freshmen to lose weight instead of gaining the dreaded freshman 15. Oz, daughter of cardiologist and author Mehmet Oz, has written a book to help students keep fit while at college. “The Dorm Room Diet: The 8-Step Program for Creating a Healthy Lifestyle Plan...
New department head no stranger to PJC
Ricky Di Sep 27 2006 12:00AM Being a department head at a post-secondary school is no easy task, and no one knows that better than Susan Morgan, the new head of PJC’s history, languages, and philosophy department. Morgan, who has headed the department since Aug. 1, started off at PJC as a faculty member in the Adult High program. During...