Author: aluna195
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PAC student accepts state award
By Alexandro Luna Pulse Staff Reporter Barbara Jean Ramos, a Mexican-American Studies major and president of the Palo Alto College student organization Somos MAS, accepted the first-ever Premio Estudiante de Atzlan Award for her community service engagement and academic achievements at the National Conference for Chicana and Chicano Studies – Tejas Foco in February. “It…
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Suicide prevention only a text away
By Karenna Reyna Pulse Staff Reporter Suicide is the second leading cause of death among college students, according to the National Mental Health Association, with the number one cause being accidents related to vehicle and alcohol incidents. Suicide rates have tripled among young adults since the 1950s with more than 1,000 suicides per year, according…
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Obamacare bewilders PAC community
By Katelynn Garcia Pulse Staff Reporter Many citizens have diverse views on the 2014 plan put in place for reforming the American health care system. For the Palo Alto community, it is no different. The Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare, is a health care plan aimed at creating a better and more affordable health…
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PAC students express dismay over removed majors
By Alexandro Luna Pulse Staff Reporter Many students and staff at Palo Alto College expressed dismay over the Alamo Colleges’ Board of Trustees decision to do away with majors. The Board, which oversees the administration of the Alamo Colleges, passed the policy on Oct. 27 in a unanimous vote of 9-0. The direction of the…
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Students studying abroad transform selves
By Alexandro Luna Pulse Staff Reporter Students who study abroad experience the exciting cultures, customs, values, languages and people of different lands while earning academic credit. The Alamo Colleges International Program’s goal is “to provide our participants with the opportunity to succeed in an international environment.” Naphtali Bryant, a Palo Alto College graduate and a…
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