Month: December 2013
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@PACpresident marks first year in office
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 help Palo Alto students achieve the same and more. During his first year as president of Palo Alto College, Flores has made it is his…
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Campus falls victim to substance abuse
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 chances of students reaching their full potential. Despite the efforts of anti-drug programs, such as D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) to educate children and the…
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Online classes raise issues
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 our enrollment. “I would pass the course using Google translate,” said Cierra Cooper, a senior Communications major at Texas A&M-San Antonio who took Elementary Spanish…
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Family relationships strong at PAC
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. Denae Quintero and her father, Darren Wright-Lester, are both veterans who served in the U.S. Army and are now attending college at Palo Alto. They…
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Students disclose their favorite study spots
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 Alamo Colleges’ smaller campuses, but it has plenty of places where students can escape. The Ozuna Library features six group study rooms, six individual study…
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Major choices affect students’ future
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 were Liberal Arts (2,091), Liberal Studies (724), Criminal Justice (476), Pre-Medicine (269), Psychology (247), Business Administration (186), Kinesiology (133), Social Work (133), Communications (122), and…
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Air pollution in San Antonio causes concern
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 Building, looking onto the parking lot of cars that I will cut across. As I weave through, I hear the sound of engines idling and…
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PAC student’s efforts ignite Orchestra plans
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 supportive Music faculty. Maldonado, a graduate of Southwest High School in San Antonio, is a music lover. From age 12 through her senior year in…
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Students stay fit in college
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 healthy lifestyle by finding ways to stay physically active. “[Students] who exercise, get seven to eight hours of sleep, and have a healthy diet make…
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PTK honor society offers leadership, service and fellowship
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, has a distinct mission to recognize and encourage the academic achievement of two-year college students and provide opportunities for individual growth and development through participation…
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