Month: March 2015
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Learn life skills while helping others
By Cassie Hernandez Pulse Staff Reporter When the spring semester starts, most students are counting down the days until a well-deserved Spring Break. Of course you and your friends can plan trips to the coast or an amusement park, but have you ever thought of spending Spring Break by giving back? Community service is highly…
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Popular apps helpful to all students
By Sean Smith Pulse Staff Reporter Ask any typical college student if they own a smartphone, and it is a safe bet that most of them will be too busy using the apps on their smartphone to reply. Mobile apps perform a variety of tasks for the user, including entertainment, education, scheduling and news. College…
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Save money and eat yummy near PAC
By Christopher Vasquez Pulse Staff Reporter Replenishing your appetite is important for busy college students, but deciding where to eat can be difficult if you’re new to Palo Alto and the South Side. Students gave advice on their favorite spots to dine, sparing newcomers from resorting to fast food chains or constantly eating in the cafeteria.…
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PAC literary journal debuts this spring
By Deven Malone Pulse Staff Reporter Palo Alto College is launching a biannual student literary journal this spring semester. The journal is currently taking submissions for written work, art and editorial staff applications. These opportunities are open to all students. The PAC literary journal is looking for creative writing and art submissions, including poetry, short…
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Students stash cash for financial security
By Nia Jaramillo Pulse Staff Reporter Although budgeting and managing money as a student can be difficult, it is possible.…
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Three cheers for thirty years!
By Stefanie Maldonado Pulse Staff Reporter March 19, 2015, will mark the 30-year anniversary of Palo Alto College. The first class consisted of 231 students, compared to 8,376 students today. Palo Alto has been a key factor in the growth of San Antonio. The college has come a long way from its humble beginnings in a…
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Hot interview tips from professionals
By John Rodriguez Pulse Staff Reporter Many people take the interview process for granted when they are looking for work, but first impressions mean everything. Whether you’re applying at an office for an internship or at a dealership for a sales position, many factors affect what needs to be considered when being interviewed. In a…
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Palo Alto recognizes its award-winnning faculty and staff
By Stacey Forester Pulse Staff Reporter Palo Alto College’s friendly faculty and staff are recognized for their willingness to help students. Each year, campuses select nominees for the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development and the Piper Professor Award to show their appreciation. Created in 1978 at the University of Texas at Austin’s Department…
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Custodians keep campus looking brand new
By Juliet Mendoza Pulse Staff Reporter The sun beams through crystal clear windows. Your reflection follows you on the shiny floors while walking down the hallways. Palo Alto College celebrates its thirtieth birthday this year, and our school looks brand new. Housekeeping staff and contractors work hard to maintain the college campus. PAC employees cover…
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Improve health, relieve stress on campus
By Reyna Ochoa Pulse Staff Reporter PAC offers many fun ways for students to maintain a healthy lifestyle and reduce the stress created from classes, work and families. PAC provides a Fitness Center, swimming pool, basketball court, tennis courts and track. This Spring 2015 semester, the campus has an Intramural College League. This includes workout…
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Online enrollment peaks at Palo Alto
By Ryan Carreon Pulse Staff Reporter Online enrollment for students at Palo Alto College continues to climb as more students prefer to learn online. According to Anita C. Soliz, online learning coordinator for Alamo Colleges Online, the number of students taking at least one online class from all of the Alamo Colleges rose from 16,988…
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President reveals plan for free community college
By Lauren Hardman Pulse Staff Reporter President Barack Obama’s tuition-free community college plan could help an estimated 9 million students receive an education. Obama introduced the idea during his State of the Union address in January. The plan proposes free tuition for students who maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher and attend school at least…
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