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Aspen Institute recognizes Palo Alto’s achievements
By Jocelyn Gutierrez Pulse Staff Reporter For the first time ever, Palo Alto College is among 150 institutions to be eligible to win the Aspen Prize along with a $1 million reward. “I love our school and everything it has to offer. I know it might not be a big deal to many students, but…
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PAC’s December graduates begin new chapter
By Abigail Carrasco Pulse Staff Reporter Graduation is the day everyone hopes comes fast. It’s one step closer to a dream career that makes someone feel accomplished in life, and it is a milestone that no one can take away. More than 400 Palo Alto College students achieved this educational milestone through hard work and…
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PAC wins prestigious National Science Foundation grant
By Ryan Ojeda Pulse Staff Reporter Prestige, pride and inspiration will be the sensations of the students who acquire the National Science Foundation grant that Palo Alto College obtained called the S-STEM. The S-STEM, otherwise known as the Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, is a $650,000 program provided by the NSF that aids…
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DACA removal leaves recipients in distress
By Adrianna Alejandro Pulse Staff Reporter With President Donald J. Trump’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in September, the future of the program’s recipients, known as the Dreamers, remains unclear. “Everything is day by day. It’s very difficult to predict what [Trump] may or may not do. But I’m…
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Hard work pays off for PAC students
By Iris Ybarra Pulse Staff Reporter Long sleepless nights and Starbucks coffee is the average life of a college student. Students face constant homework and studying for exams to stay at the highest level in their classes. Some students strive for success every day, both inside and outside of class. Their hard work does not…
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PAC’s students surprising need for developmental classes
By Irma Martinez Pulse staff reporter Fifteen percent of the 11,238 students at Palo Alto College (all terms in the semesters)–a total of 1,726 students–are enrolled in developmental reading, writing and math classes and are not quite sure how exactly that happened because they thought they did well in high school. Thirty-seven percent of those…
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Campus empty in the afternoons and on Fridays
By Ian Flores Pulse staff reporter With Palo Alto College’s enrollment around 9,500 students, the campus is consistently packed in the early morning to around noon with students heading to class or hanging out with friends and classmates. However, in the afternoons and on Fridays, it’s the total opposite of the usual hustle and bustle.…
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Student Fees: Where does your money go?
By Daniel Morales Pulse Staff Reporter Students pay for more than tuition, books, online costs, and all the other expenses a college student racks up. But do students actually know where their money is going when it comes to these fees? At the beginning of every school year, students are charged a variety of…
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Employers seeking technically trained employees
By Randy Davila Pulse staff reporter Help wanted signs are starting to multiply around town, and skilled, trade-educated students are primed for jobs that are on the rise, such as Logistics and Cosmetology. Palo Alto College is on a hard charge to make sure that students are ready for the demanding workforce. “Our Cosmetology program is…
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Change coming to San Antonio’s South Side
By Sabrina Robles Pulse Staff Reporter Tourists visit San Antonio to enjoy the River Walk and experience the historic Alamo. Just off the beaten path, visitors might miss what Southtown offers. Five districts, Collins Garden, King William, Lavaca, Lone Star and Roosevelt, make up this region. This vibrant and fast-growing combination of neighborhoods is rich…
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Taking a knee stirs controversy
By Phillip Aycock Pulse Staff Reporter Before a 2016 week three National Football League preseason game on August 26 against the Green Bay Packers, Colin Kaepernick kneeled before and during the national anthem. His reason for kneeling was to peacefully protest the killings of black men by police in America. Kaepernick received a lot of…
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Paid internships pave the way for future employment
By Sabrina Robles Pulse Staff Reporter Paid internships are an ultimate goal for college students. On top of throwing your name into the hat with potential employers, you also gain real-world experience. The Alamo Colleges Community-Based Federal Work Study Program is a step in the right direction. The CBSFWS Program places eligible students in part-time…
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SGA, an organization for students by students
By Daniel Morales Pulse Staff Reporter Student Government Association, or SGA, is an organization for students and by students. Let’s say there’s a problem with your education and you believe something needs to be done, or you want some different food options in the cafeteria. SGA is the organization you should contact. The organization takes all…
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Hands-on learning and reflection reigns at PAC
By Ruben Cortez Pulse Staff Reporter Service-Learning courses provide an opportunity for students to receive hands-on experience while also earning college credit. Through this style of education, students gain a sense of community, learn how to solve problems and understand what it means to give back. “Service-Learning would basically provide an activity that meets [a…
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First-year students take on college
By Irma Martinez Pulse Staff Reporter The process of enrolling, creating your schedule, buying textbooks and memorizing the locations of your classes on a specific day can be quite overwhelming for first-time college students, and that’s just the beginning. Soon enough syllabus week goes by and your classes plunge straight into the lectures and quizzes.…
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Palo Alto College continues to grow
By Ian Flores Pulse Staff Reporter Palo Alto College began with 231 students in 1985 in high school and military installations in South San Antonio. Today, we have an enrollment of over 9,000 students with continued growth predicted for the future. Palo Alto is a college on the rise, not only here in San Antonio,…
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College students making lifelong memories
By Monica Lopez Pulse Staff Reporter The college years are some of the most memorable and impacting ones of a person’s life, where identities are formed and friendships are made. Whether you are a student right out of high school or a student who came back after a few years off, Palo Alto offers something…
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