Month: October 2018
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New PAC president values his South Texas roots
By Sabrina Mitchell Pulse Staff Reporter Dr. Robert Garza is humbled to be the newest president of Palo Alto College in the Alamo Colleges District. He is the seventh person to lead Palo Alto College since it opened in 1985. Garza worked at Palo Alto College from 1999 to 2015 as dean of Student Success,…
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Voter turnout remains questionable for midterm election
By Thalía Guzmán Pulse Staff Reporter Voter registration rates in Texas have grown to a record-setting 15.6 million citizens in this midterm election, but it remains to be seen how many will actually cast their ballot on November 6. For young voters, it is important for them to be able to connect with the candidates before…
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PAC launches Allied Health Program
By Yesica Peña Pulse Staff Reporter In response to a high demand for professionals in the health care industry, Palo Alto College launched its first Allied Health Program this fall with a cohort of 22 students. Palo Alto is offering a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree for an entry-level position. “To me, it was like…
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Palo Alto College host its first-ever TEDx
By LeAnne Noguess Pulse Staff Reporter Everyone in attendance at Palo Alto’s first TEDx event on Sep. 15, 2018, had to battle unfriendly weather to hear the lively music that welcomed them in as if they were coming home. A mariachi band playing and singing music was the first sound a person heard as soon as…
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Internships allow students to gain formal work experience
By Max Peña Pulse Staff Reporter Internships allow students to gain both knowledge and experience that they can use for their entire professional career. By definition, an intern is a student or trainee who works in an organization with or without pay to gain work experience. Many students here at Palo Alto College turn to…
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Financial tips pay off for college students
By Israel Gonzalez Pulse Staff Reporter Many students start accumulating expenses when they begin college, such as school necessities, credit cards, textbooks, food, gas, and personal spending. Former Palo Alto College student Elizabeth Almeida, now a junior at the University of Texas at San Antonio, said, “I wished I could have known of other payments, such…
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Balancing school and work remains a challenge
By Bianca Leija Pulse Staff Reporter Eighty percent of Palo Alto College’s students attend school part-time, meaning they take three classes or fewer each fall and spring semesters. Crystal Noguez, a freshman at Palo Alto College studying Pre-Nursing, said, “I set aside certain hours for work and school, and I don’t get the feeling of…
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Clubs and organizations provide fellowship and fun
By Hannah Gonzalez Pulse Staff Reporter Palo Alto College has 24 active clubs and organizations this Fall 2018 semester. Joining clubs or organizations provides students an opportunity to get more involved and connect with other students who share their same interests. Students learn new skills, find new hobbies and create lasting friendships. “Any students who are…
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Music provides a constant companion
By JoRene Perez Pulse Staff Reporter With all the music in the world, there tends to be one song that speaks to you, taking a place in your heart. Music has evolved into many different genres, from religious hymns, traditional anthems, to modern music that plays on the radio today. The different types of music are…
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