Author: katmemory

• Campus falls victim to substance abuse

  By Katherine Menchaca  Pulse Staff Writer Addiction and drug abuse are on the rise, and substance abuse of marijuana, prescription medications and alcohol are possible factors that could diminish the chances of students reaching their full potential. Despite the efforts of anti-drug programs, such as D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) to educate children and the…

  katmemory

  5 Dec 2013

  Palo Alto College

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• Advising taken to a whole new level

  

  By Katherine Menchaca, Pulse staff writer Palo Alto College has implemented a new breakthrough advising program this semester for first-time college students. Palo Alto College advisers recognized that students often seek academic advice from other students, which is why the new Peer Advisory Program was put into place this fall to support and encourage new…

  katmemory

  17 Oct 2013

  Palo Alto College

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