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Take your career for a test drive
By Evelin Ortega Pulse Staff Reporter Internship experiences can prove beneficial to students seeking careers in many areas. At Palo Alto College, students have many opportunities to seek and attain internships, depending upon the field of work they wish to pursue. With summer drawing near, students may be looking into finding an internship to…
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Students learn how to become financially literate
By Jonathan Velez Pulse Staff Reporter Ruth Rojas, Esther Galvan and Deyanire Sanchez share stories about past financial decisions. Photo by Jonathan Velez. Credit, equity, savings, checking and gross income—the amount made before taxes are deducted—all play a part in adulthood. Many college students are unaware of the language associated with banking and credit. Many…
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Botanical Gardens need some TLC
By Jonathan Baez Pulse staff reporter The Palo Alto College Botanical Gardens give students the opportunity to interact with nature and the wildlife that make their home in the garden. “It’s a great place to sit down, relax and study,” said Gabby Busillos, a freshman Biology major. PAC dedicated seven acres to the gardens and…
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PAC prioritizes the safety of students
By Maureen Flores Pulse staff reporter Every 98 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. Students want to feel safe while on Palo Alto’s campus. The Alamo Colleges Police Department makes it their mission to cultivate a safe campus for the community to teach, work, study and learn. On average, 90 percent of women who are…
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Joseph Losoya
The March 2017 issue of The Pulse is the seventy-fifth issue published since the Fall of 1998. We asked former reporters and editors to let us know where they are now, their favorite Palo Alto memories, and what advice they would give to current students. By Daniella I. Aldaco Pulse Staff Editor Joseph Losoya…
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Accreditation review around the corner
By Ruben G. Betancourt Pulse staff reporter San Antonio College, St. Philip’s College and Northwest Vista College are under a 12-month warning status after receiving their reaccreditation reviews. Starting this fall, Palo Alto College will also undergo a reaccreditation review. On Dec. 4, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission denied reaffirmation—continued accreditation—and placed…
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Eve Sanchez
By Michael A. Garza Pulse Staff Editor The March 2017 issue of The Pulse is the seventy-fifth issue published since the Fall of 1998. We asked former reporters and editors to let us know where they are now, their favorite Palo Alto memories, and what advice they would give to current students. Eve Sanchez was…
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Armando Padilla
By Michael A. Garza Pulse Staff Editor The March 2017 issue of The Pulse is the seventy-fifth issue published since the Fall of 1998. We asked former reporters and editors to let us know where they are now, their favorite Palo Alto memories, and what advice they would give to current students. Vietnam veteran, airplane…
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Margaux Hendrick Escalera
By Michael A. Garza Pulse Staff Editor The March 2017 issue of The Pulse is the seventy-fifth issue published since the Fall of 1998. We asked former reporters and editors to let us know where they are now, their favorite Palo Alto memories, and what advice they would give to current students. Margaux Escalera has…
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Budget-Friendly Spring Break Outings
By Deidre Carrillo Pulse Staff Reporter After a stressful week of studying for and taking midterms, a vacation is the perfect remedy for unwinding and feeling refreshed. Students are continuously working long hours to pay for tuition and other necessities, and they are often left with little to no money to treat themselves over Spring…
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Samantha Arnold
By Oziel Treviño Pulse staff editor The March 2017 issue of The Pulse is the seventy-fifth issue published since the Fall of 1998. We asked former reporters and editors to let us know where they are now, their favorite Palo Alto memories, and what advice they would give to current students. Samantha Arnold attended Palo…
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Steven Rodriguez
By Oziel Treviño Pulse staff editor The March 2017 issue of The Pulse is the seventy-fifth issue published since the Fall of 1998. We asked former reporters and editors to let us know where they are now, their favorite Palo Alto memories, and what advice they would give to current students. Steven Rodriguez attended Palo…
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Jon Salas
By Oziel Treviño Pulse staff editor The March 2017 issue of The Pulse is the seventy-fifth issue published since the Fall of 1998. We asked former reporters and editors to let us know where they are now, their favorite Palo Alto memories, and what advice they would give to current students. Salas attended Palo Alto…
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PAC’s recycling #1 in district
By Chelsea Victoria Moran Pulse Staff Reporter Throwing used materials into the garbage may not seem like a big deal but, when 80 percent of what we’re trashing is recyclable, it’s a major issue. From January through December 2016, Palo Alto College had the highest recycling rate amongst the Alamo Colleges. PAC managed to rescue…
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Paul Ochoa
By Julianna Montoya Pulse Staff Editor The March 2017 issue of The Pulse is the seventy-fifth issue published since the Fall of 1998. We asked former reporters and editors to let us know where they are now, their favorite Palo Alto memories, and what advice they would give to current students. Paul A. Ochoa was at…
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Jessica Tomasini Martinez
By Estefania Flores Pulse Staff Editor The March 2017 issue of The Pulse is the seventy-fifth issue published since the Fall of 1998. We asked former reporters and editors to let us know where they are now, their favorite Palo Alto memories, and what advice they would give to current students. Jessica Martinez attended Palo…
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Brent Walker
By Estefania Flores Pulse Staff Editor The March 2017 issue of The Pulse is the seventy-fifth issue published since the Fall of 1998. We asked former reporters and editors to let us know where they are now, their favorite Palo Alto memories, and what advice they would give to current students. Brent Walker studied at…
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