Month: October 2014
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Student now serves on Alamo Colleges’ Board of Trustees
By Justin M. Rodriguez Pulse Staff Reporter Voters elected two new officials and a student member was appointed to the Alamo Colleges Board of Trustees after a run-off election in June 2014 for Districts 4 and 8, respectively. “Oftentimes, people feel we are losing the academic side in pursuit of building up the training and…
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@ProducerRossi rocks KTFM’s studio
By Kellie Alcozer Pulse Staff Reporter The morning show of one of San Antonio’s top radio stations, KTFM 94.1, is now being produced by Palo Alto College alumni Rossi Ramirez. After graduating from Harlandale High School in 2009, Ramirez began her journey at Palo Alto College. Initially she pursued a career in the medical field…
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New student advising model launched at college
By Violet Gonzales Pulse Staff Reporter Advising for majors is now split into three different centers: SEED (Service, Education, Empowerment and Diversity); BOLD (Business, Opportunities, Leadership and Demand occupations); and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math). Each center is made up of certified advisers who will assist students on their college pathway. Advisers will…
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Students crave meaningful communication
By Kendra Wilkerson Pulse Staff Reporter A convenience sample of 15 Palo Alto College students revealed that students check their social media websites 50 percent more than they check their student email. In an effort to keep students in the loop, many educational institutions have joined the digital age. As the digital age of communication evolves,…
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Fun things to do in San Antonio
By John Savoie Pulse Staff Reporter Some people feel the need to go out of their way to have a good time, whether to Sea World or Fiesta Texas, or clubs, such as Graham Central Station or Industry. However, places to have fun are close by. So forget about the long commute. The following places…
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November’s election will impact young adults’ futures
By Gabrielle Herrera Pulse Staff Reporter Affordable healthcare, low wages and the high cost of higher education make up just a few of the issues politicians are confronting this Nov. 4 election. Most of what is being debated will have a direct impact on today’s youth, whether in the near or distant future, but only…
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Call 911 in case of an emergency
By Twyla Herron Pulse Staff Reporter Palo Alto no longer has any medical assistance on campus. Students need to be aware of other options in case of an emergency. Health care centers have been done away with on all Alamo College campuses with the exception of St. Philip’s Southwest Campus. If you are in need…
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
By Manuel Figueroa Pulse Staff Reporter One out of four people have experienced domestic violence in their lifetime. Three out of four Americans know someone who is or has been a victim. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Supporters wear or display a purple ribbon all month to bring attention to this issue. According to…
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Getting into shape attainable at PAC
By Crystal C. Valentin Pulse Staff Reporter At Palo Alto College, starting a healthy lifestyle is made easy for all students, faculty and staff all year-round in a variety of ways. Intramural leagues, tournaments and open games, as well as a fitness center, an aquatic center, a gymnasium, tennis courts and walking trails are made available…
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Palo Alto’s Early College High School programs are up and running
By Ami Sarabia Pulse Staff Reporter This Fall, Palo Alto College has partnered with four high schools to offer Early College High School programs. Incoming ninth grade students will have the opportunity to attend high school and earn college credit. Harlandale High School has become the newest addition to PAC’s partnerships, along with Southside ISD,…
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Student discounts for laptops and tablets available
By Yuriria Mota Pulse Staff Reporter Stores like Wal-Mart and Best Buy have student discounts that can make a laptop or tablet affordable. Palo Alto College also has laptops at the library for you to rent, or you may use the school’s computer labs free of charge. Different discounts will be available, depending upon when…
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Depression awareness first step toward wellness
By Emily Castillo Pulse Staff Reporter Depression can be hidden in the shadows of life. Some people who seem to have it all and seem to be the happiest are often the ones who are suffering from this disease. Cody Sanders, a sophomore Business Management major, is a magician who does tons of magic shows…
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Fun and cheap ways to blow off steam
By Gabriel Perez Pulse Staff Reporter Students all over know the struggle of living on a fixed budget, but what they do not know is that having fun is not as expensive as their MATH 1314 textbook. College is pricey enough with books, tuition, room and board. Students everywhere find it hard to balance school…
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Math no longer a four-letter word with Mathways
By Joseph Losoya Pulse Staff Reporter The success rate for math at Palo Alto College should increase with a new developmental math program called Mathways from the University of Texas at Austin. Mathways is a two semester program. The first semester will be math and a learning frameworks course. The same group of students will…
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Generic degrees cause a stir at Palo Alto College
By Kendra Robinson Pulse Staff Reporter Attention incoming Palo Alto students! New general degree plans will only affect those who entered into Palo Alto for the first time this year. This alteration will only directly affect those pursuing an Associate’s in Arts or an Associate’s in Science, but not all entering freshman are happy with…
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Erica Alonzo
By Gabriel Perez Pulse Student Reporter Erica Alonzo is working on her degree in Psychology while working for the Harlandale Independent School District as a substitute teacher and AVID teacher. She has been going to Palo Alto College now for three years, hoping to graduate with her degree in the spring of 2015. As a…
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Alejandro Valdez
By Emily Castillo Pulse Reporter Alejandro Valdez–Alex to his friends–is a full- time college student at Palo Alto College. Valdez, an East Central High School graduate, is a Computer Science major. Valdez stumbled upon that major after having an interest in different apps that are on most smart phones. “Technology is growing, and it is…
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