Month: December 2014
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Student Leadership Coalition shakes up the status quo
By Kellie Alcozer Pulse Staff Reporter “A total inspiration, a coalition of leaders” is the way Palo Alto College Psychology Professor Tony Villanueva described the Student Leadership Coalition of Palo Alto College. Lately, this group of students has been receiving recognition in the San Antonio community for their stand against the removal of majors from…
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PAC student a world record-breaking powerlifter
By Violet Gonzales Pulse Staff Reporter From tenth place to breaking records, Palo Alto College’s very own Brittany Flores is making her mark in the powerlifting world. At the beginning of this November, Flores traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada, to compete in the International Powerlifting Organization (IPO) World Powerlifting Championship. She placed first and broke…
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INRW improving student success at Palo Alto College
By Joseph Losoya Pulse Staff Reporter Integrated Reading and Writing (INRW) is a statewide initiative to combine Developmental Reading and Writing, making for a quicker transition into college-level classes. INRW student Ashby Padilla said, “Here, they’re preparing you to be in the next level. High school was as long as you’re passing your TAKS (Texas…
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Grab a coffee and have your hair styled at PAC
By Kendra Wilkerson Pulse Staff Reporter In 2015, students will be able to grab a caffeine fix between classes at a cyber café in the Ozuna Building and have their hair styled in San Jacinto Hall. Jessica Ann, a sophomore Criminal Justice major, said, “We will soon have a place to hang and get some…
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Declining Latino male college enrollment causes concern
By Yuriria Mota Pulse Staff Reporter Despite the large Hispanic/Latino population in Texas, enrollment and retention in higher education is low, and the Latino male college population is declining. Men are usually seen as the breadwinners. People with a Hispanic/Latino heritage or culture know that men are seen as the ‘jefes’ (bosses) of the house.…
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Community service offers opportunity to give back
By Justin M. Rodriguez Pulse Staff Reporter Non-profit organizations provide students with vast volunteer opportunities outside of the classroom in San Antonio and around the world. The purpose of such service primarily focuses on learning skills and networking with people not normally encountered on a daily basis. Volunteers can earn valuable experience to put on…
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PAC offers 27 clubs and organizations
By Gabriel Perez Pulse Staff Reporter Although Palo Alto College is a small local college, 27 clubs and organizations are at the ready for students wanting to get involved in extracurricular activities during their college career. Much of the student body is not aware of the organizations, ranging from the Baptist Student Ministry to Future…
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Men’s and women’s basketball returns to PAC
By Manuel Figueroa Pulse Staff Reporter After a two-year hiatus, basketball is back at Palo Alto College. The Palominos are represented by both a men’s and women’s team as part of the Extramural League. The extramural teams are part of the Texas Collegiate Club Sports League, which include teams from several schools in the area.…
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Holiday traditions create lasting memories
By John Savoie Pulse Staff Reporter The holidays are just around the corner, and with the holidays comes a variety of traditions If you are Catholic and you are of Hispanic descent, you may want to celebrate the Virgen de Guadalupe’s feast day. She is the patron saint of Mexico, and, according to legend, she…
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San Antonio’s live music scene captivates college students
By Ami Sarabia Pulse Staff Reporter San Antonio is filled with live music venues around the city. Students enjoy listening to bands in places such as The White Rabbit, Sam’s Burger Joint and Backstage Live. “I like seeing Eddie Gonzalez live at the Gran Plaza. He’s a great Tex-Mex artist who puts on a great…
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Relationships vary in college-aged students
By Emily Castillo Pulse Staff Reporter The college dating scene varies from monogamous relationships to friends with benefits and everything in between. Between the chaos of class, studying and interning, having a relationship in college is possible. “Communication and having a schedule made it possible for Cody and me to have the kind of relationship we…
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Binge watching causes distraction among students
By Gabrielle Herrera Pulse Staff Reporter Netflix has 33.4 million subscribers, and 61 percent of them admit to binge watching. Students everywhere now have a new way to procrastinate. Here at Palo Alto College, many students admitted to binge watching at least one series. Most students revealed they watched entire seasons of major hits, like…
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Transferring to a university is in your hands
By Crystal C. Valentin Pulse Staff Reporter At Palo Alto College, starting the transfer process is easy for students who start early and follow all the steps before application deadlines. “I help students. Most transfer to Texas A&M-San Antonio (TAMUSA). The second most transferred school is the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and…
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Hobbies provide stress relief to students
By Twyla E. Herron Pulse Staff Reporter College life can be time consuming and stressful. It is nice to do something relaxing and enjoyable when you have free time. Adopting a new hobby can relieve stress, and some hobbies may even help you earn a little extra cash. “I personally enjoy reading in my spare…
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