Month: May 2019
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You know you’re from the South Side when you…
10) Smell backyard barbecues in your neighbors’ yards 9) Attend all of your family & friends’ quinces 8) Pick up some pan dulce on the way home 7) Eat Hot Cheetos for breakfast 6) Get sad when barbacoa and tamales are sold out on Sundays 5) Use both English & Spanish in one sentence 4)…
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Alamo Colleges District proposes free tuition
By Anna CastellanosPulse Staff Reporter One major problem students face every day is having the desire to further their education but not having the finances to continue after graduating from high school. A solution to these problems is in the works. “AlamoPROMISE” is the name of this project. City, county and business leaders are working…
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Dr. Garza developing a lasting legacy
By Lauren Terrazas Pulse Staff Reporter Palo Alto College appointed Garza as the seventh president of Palo Alto College on July 25, 2018, and as the one-year mark of Garza’s presidency approaches, students, professors and advisors shared their thoughts on his new role. Garza held several positions during his previous tenure at Palo Alto College,…
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PAC Horticulture best in state
By McKenzie BaleroPulse Staff Reporter Palo Alto’s Horticulture Team recently competed in a national event in March 2019, and they received Best Horticulture Team in the state and seventh in the country. This competition included 4-year universities. Palo Alto is the only college in South Texas that offers a Landscape and Horticulture Science Degree. Palo…
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Alamo Colleges’ faculty and staff work to transform district
By Christian VeraPulse Staff Reporter Faculty and staff from The Alamo Colleges District came prepared to be the voice of change by creating a transformative community for current and future students at this year’s strategic planning meeting. A wide range of stakeholders from all five campuses participated in the meeting held at The Historic Pearl…
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Palo Alto’s Alternative Spring Break gives back
By Jocelyn SandovalPulse Staff Reporter If you ever find yourself searching for purpose on those long breaks away from school, Palo Alto College offers its students a chance to travel for free while becoming more active and engaged citizens. The Alternative Break program is offered free of cost to PAC students during winter and spring…
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Title X “gag rule” causes concern
By Ana PiñaPulse Staff Reporter Title X is a program that offers federal grants to support family-planning services for low-income patients across the country. This is why changes to Title X are causing concern. With a new presidency, changes have been made to the program. The changes, also known as the Title X “gag rule,”…
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Younger generation picks sides in 2020 elections
By Derek DixonPulse Staff ReporterThe past presidential election and the last primary election showed that young people are not willing to be silent on political issues. But the issue is if younger people see the future in a more liberal or conservative way. It is important to lay some groundwork for these terms before investigating…
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Students impact generations to come
By Aaron Garcia Pulse Staff Reporter As the Earth’s temperature continues to rise, students at Palo Alto College are taking steps to try to make the world a cleaner and better environment for future generations. Climate change might be affecting you more than you know. As time passes, increases in global temperature will hurt environments…
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Obesity growing at alarming rates in SA
By Idelfonsa Alvarez-SolisPulse Staff Reporter San Antonio is ranked number 19 in the top 100 fattest cities in the United States, according to a 2019 WalletHub report. The City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District reports that 71 percent of Bexar County residents are obese. Children and teenagers who are physically inactive are at high…
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Self-Defense classes prepare for the unknown
By Ariel SchultzPulse Staff Reporter Some college students might find themselves not knowing what to do if someone attempted robbery, assault, kidnapping or any sort of attack against them. Knowing self-defense could be the key to protecting yourself or someone else from harm. Self-defense is not only a tool for women to learn, it is…
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PAC advisors host Snack + Chat for students
By Norberto ZunigaPulse Staff Reporter Being in college means being in a more advanced range of subjects, teachers, peers and technology. However, advisors are in place to help students be successful at Palo Alto College. Casey Chiles, a peer advisor in the S.E.E.D Center at Palo Alto College, said that the Snack + Chat event…
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PAC students share their summer plans
By Elizabeth MayerPulse Staff Reporter An up-and-coming time for some well-deserved R&R is fast approaching for students across the United States, and students at Palo Alto College can’t wait to take some time away from the stress of classes and the academic environment. Summer is one of the many seasons a person anticipates; the warm…
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Disabilities don’t stop PAC students
By Monique Rodriguez-MartinezPulse Staff Reporter Palo Alto College believes everyone has a chance to succeed. That’s why Palo Alto College launched Project Access for students with disabilities in Fall 2016. Project Access is a program only available here at Palo Alto College, one of five Alamo Colleges. Project Access’ goal is to provide access to…
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