May 2013 – PAC Pulse

College students preparing for graduation

By Carla Galindo, Pulse staff writer On April 24, students signed a pledge to graduate, promising to be dedicated to their education and finish their associate’s degree. This first-time event…

Palo Alto Theater re-enacts “Of Mice and Men”

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By Denise Johnson, Pulse staff writer The Palo Alto Theater Production Group is re-enacting John Steinbeck’s 1937 classic novel, “Of Mice and Men,” and the students involved are delighted with…

PACfest unites the South Side community

Story by Elizabeth Ledesma, Pulse staff writer Photos by Armando Padilla, Pulse staff editor PACfest 2013, an official Fiesta San Antonio event, was the site of colorful papel picado…

Students hopping from one campus to another

8 May 201310 May 2013

By Stephanie Alonso Pulse staff writer One in 11 students, or 9 percent of the total student population, attends more than one Alamo College. In Fall 2010, 5,312 students of…

Work-study program going away in Fall 2013

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By Erica Martinez, Pulse staff writer In fall 2013, the work-study program will no longer be available to students at all Alamo Colleges because of sequestration of the federal budget by…

New student organization celebrates Mexican-American Studies

By Gladys Nuñez, Pulse staff writer For the first time in Palo Alto College’s history, the Mexican-American Studies program has established a student organization called Somos MAS (Somos Mexican-American Studies). The…

Making strides with cerebral palsy

By Lorie Hidalgo, Pulse staff writer “If people would just take five minutes [to talk with me], they would leave with a different mindset,” said Albert Estrada, a sophomore Liberal…

CLEP exam: college credit by examination

By Veronica De La Torre, Pulse staff writer CLEP is a college-level examination program that provides students college credit if they meet the required scores and expectations. Palo Alto…

Resume and internship help available in CAT Center

By Klarissa Rodriguez, Pulse staff writer With summer right around the corner, many students are beginning to think about finding a job to bring in extra income. It’s important to build…

Four simple rules for a better social media experience

By Oscar Gonzalez, Pulse staff writer Social media lets fans get closer to their favorite celebrities, brings together distant friends and family and helps topple government regimes. This kind of…

Otaku Alliance comes together for anime

By Victoria Camarillo, Pulse staff writer Manga, Japanese for comic, and anime, short for Japanese animation, has become a movement here at Palo Alto College with its own anime club,…

PAC Horticulture Club places in national competition

By Jessica Hoyle, Pulse staff writer Palo Alto College’s Horticulture Club placed 29 out of 63 teams at a national competition held at Auburn University in Alabama this spring. Kirk Williams,…

Gym renovation nears completion

By James Avalos, Pulse staff writer Palo Alto College is expanding in all aspects. One specific location is a larger, more inviting workout area. The renovations began in mid-2012, and…

Students bargain shop to reduce, reuse and recycle

By Sandra Rodriguez, Pulse staff writer Thrift stores are a shopping option for all ages, demographics and income levels. “With millions of people looking for ways to save money in…