Kristen Bailey Published: September 14, 2005 PJC has allowed the Red Cross to temporarily move its headquarters to the Baroco Center for Science and Advanced Technology, providing space in which to operate relief efforts. Volunteers are needed in countless positions, said Red Cross Volunteer Coordinator, Rebekah Williams. “We would welcome any volunteers, any amount of time they can give us...
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Police focus on pornography found at PJC
Matt Foster September 14, 2005 Officer Wallace Carter of the PJC Police Department has been named to the Escambia County Cyber Crimes Task Force as a result of his investigation of two recent child pornography cases on Pensacola campus. In the most recent event, Peter Jacob Smith, 48, was arrested and charged with possession [of a] photograph of sexual performance...
Help floods from PJC students, employees
Kristen Bailey Published: September 14, 2005 Although Hurricane Katrina merely added insult to PJC’s injuries from Ivan and Dennis, neighboring colleges in Mississippi and Louisiana were less fortunate. As a result, several campus groups and employees have decided to join in relief efforts. Plans are underway to house evacuees, to offer free tuition and books to displaced students and to...
Student Job Services offers resources for student employment
Matt Foster Published: September 14, 2005 Students seeking employment may be able to find help at Student Job Services, located on the Pensacola Campus. For nearly 30 years, Student Job Services has offered a myriad selection of resources for students who are seeking employment, the main tool of which is, “PJC works online.” PJC Works is an online database where...
Student ambassadors will be representing PJC
Kristen Bailey Published: September 14, 2005 The PJC Student Ambassadors program provides a friendly and personalized way to represent the college. The brainchild of Dennis Reynolds, coordinator of student leadership and activities, the program allows select students to welcome and orientate new students to PJC, and to represent the college at fundraisers and other foundation events. Although accomplishing multiple functions,...
Residents and tourists learn about Pensacola’s storied history
Kristen Bailey Published: September 14, 2005 Nearly 100 residents and tourists attended the first Historic Pensacola walking tour of the season, hosted by the Jared Sparks Historical Society of PJC and led by history professor, Randall Broxton. The tours are an attempt to inform and alert the community of the vibrant history of Pensacola. A Pensacola native, Mr. Broxton taught...
Noted editor teaches writing class at PJC Pensacola campus
Matt Foster Published: September 14, 2005 Michael Garret, a respected author and Stephen King’s first editor, visited the Pensacola Campus recently to teach some creative writing classes. All of the courses were designed to compliment one another. In one of his classes, “How to Become a Published Author,” Garret shared what he considered to be one basic secret to getting...
Faith group welcomes students
Moria Dailey Published: September 14, 2005 Christian students at PJC now have a place to seek support and guidance. The relatively new chapter of national organization Intervarsity Christian Fellowship is welcoming students with open arms. The chapter was started in March, 2005. The chapter is headed by student president Anthony Lee, as well as co-advisors Jack Herndon and Bill DePury. ...
Surfing club searches for more dudes, dudettes
Monica Moody Published: September 14, 2005 “I’ve spent most of my life surfing, the rest I’ve wasted.” -Unknown. The PJC Surf Club is out to increase membership and spread the love. Along with the start of a new semester here at PJC comes a new fresh-faced freshman crowd. “We want any and all freshman. We want them to come and...
Unlocking the Skeleton Key
Ashley Carter Published: September 14, 2005 “The Skeleton Key,” explores the history of hoodoo, a magical religion among slaves of the old south that still is used by many in the underground of southern culture; this is practiced by past inhabitants of the house in which the movie takes place. The film star Kate Hudson who’s character is portrayed as...