Palo Alto College @PACpresident marks first year in office 5 Dec 2013 By Diana Castro Pulse staff writer As a child, Dr. Ruben Michael “Mike” Flores remembers the sacrifices his mother made to earn her bachelor’s degree. Now, Flores works hard to…
Palo Alto College Campus falls victim to substance abuse 5 Dec 2013 By Katherine Menchaca Pulse Staff Writer Addiction and drug abuse are on the rise, and substance abuse of marijuana, prescription medications and alcohol are possible factors that could diminish the…
Palo Alto College Christmas gift ideas on a student budget 5 Dec 2013 By Stephanie Rodriguez Pulse Staff Writer Christmas is a special time of year, yet it can also be a frustrating time of year financially! While it’s great to give, it…
Palo Alto College Online classes raise issues 5 Dec 2013 By Marilyn Robles Pulse Staff Writer Some students believe online courses are a way to cheat yourself out of your own education. Others think online courses are necessary to maintain…
Palo Alto College Family relationships strong at PAC 5 Dec 2013 By Rosemary Rodriguez Pulse staff writer When it comes to education, families are close by to advise and provide support on your path to success. Some families are even closer.…
Palo Alto College Students disclose their favorite study spots 5 Dec 2013 By Bobby Martinez Pulse Staff Writer With finals approaching next week, students are going to their favorite spots around campus to do last-minute studying. Palo Alto is one of the…
Palo Alto College Major choices affect students’ future 5 Dec 2013 By Felicia Palomo Pulse staff writer Palo Alto College offers more than 63 majors for students to choose to better their future. In 2011, the top 10 majors on campus…
Palo Alto College… Air pollution in San Antonio causes concern 5 Dec 2013 By Bianca Del Conte Pulse staff writer During the trek from Pedernales Hall to the Performing Arts Center, I walk under a few trees in front of the Executive Offices…
Palo Alto College Music majors mix business with pleasure 5 Dec 2013 By Matthew Hall Pulse Staff Writer A constant battle is going on inside student-musicians’ heads. Between the lines of the music staff, students must choose between their creative identity and…
Palo Alto College PAC student’s efforts ignite Orchestra plans 5 Dec 2013 By Javier Canales Vargas Pulse staff writer An orchestra program could soon be a reality at Palo Alto College, thanks to the efforts of PAC student Marion Maldonado and a…
Palo Alto College Students stay fit in college 5 Dec 2013 By Desirae Gonzales-Moreno Pulse Staff Writer With a limited amount of time to spare throughout a chaotic college semester, some students at Palo Alto College still manage to live a…
Palo Alto College Social media impacts college students 5 Dec 2013 By Hailey Angulo Pulse Staff Writer Over the past few years the use of social media has skyrocketed. According to statisticbrain.com, 98 percent of 18-24 year olds use some form…
Palo Alto College PTK honor society offers leadership, service and fellowship 5 Dec 2013 By Destiny Montes Pulse Staff Writer The American Association of Community Colleges recognizes Palo Alto’s Phi Theta Kappa as the official honor society for two-year colleges. PTK, founded in 1918,…
