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Save money and eat yummy near PAC
By Christopher Vasquez Pulse Staff Reporter Replenishing your appetite is important for busy college students, but deciding where to eat can be difficult if you’re new to Palo Alto and the South Side. Students gave advice on their favorite spots to dine, sparing newcomers from resorting to fast food chains or constantly eating in the cafeteria.…
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PAC literary journal debuts this spring
By Deven Malone Pulse Staff Reporter Palo Alto College is launching a biannual student literary journal this spring semester. The journal is currently taking submissions for written work, art and editorial staff applications. These opportunities are open to all students. The PAC literary journal is looking for creative writing and art submissions, including poetry, short…
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Students stash cash for financial security
By Nia Jaramillo Pulse Staff Reporter Although budgeting and managing money as a student can be difficult, it is possible.…
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Three cheers for thirty years!
By Stefanie Maldonado Pulse Staff Reporter March 19, 2015, will mark the 30-year anniversary of Palo Alto College. The first class consisted of 231 students, compared to 8,376 students today. Palo Alto has been a key factor in the growth of San Antonio. The college has come a long way from its humble beginnings in a…
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Hot interview tips from professionals
By John Rodriguez Pulse Staff Reporter Many people take the interview process for granted when they are looking for work, but first impressions mean everything. Whether you’re applying at an office for an internship or at a dealership for a sales position, many factors affect what needs to be considered when being interviewed. In a…
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Palo Alto recognizes its award-winnning faculty and staff
By Stacey Forester Pulse Staff Reporter Palo Alto College’s friendly faculty and staff are recognized for their willingness to help students. Each year, campuses select nominees for the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development and the Piper Professor Award to show their appreciation. Created in 1978 at the University of Texas at Austin’s Department…
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Custodians keep campus looking brand new
By Juliet Mendoza Pulse Staff Reporter The sun beams through crystal clear windows. Your reflection follows you on the shiny floors while walking down the hallways. Palo Alto College celebrates its thirtieth birthday this year, and our school looks brand new. Housekeeping staff and contractors work hard to maintain the college campus. PAC employees cover…
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Improve health, relieve stress on campus
By Reyna Ochoa Pulse Staff Reporter PAC offers many fun ways for students to maintain a healthy lifestyle and reduce the stress created from classes, work and families. PAC provides a Fitness Center, swimming pool, basketball court, tennis courts and track. This Spring 2015 semester, the campus has an Intramural College League. This includes workout…
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Online enrollment peaks at Palo Alto
By Ryan Carreon Pulse Staff Reporter Online enrollment for students at Palo Alto College continues to climb as more students prefer to learn online. According to Anita C. Soliz, online learning coordinator for Alamo Colleges Online, the number of students taking at least one online class from all of the Alamo Colleges rose from 16,988…
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President reveals plan for free community college
By Lauren Hardman Pulse Staff Reporter President Barack Obama’s tuition-free community college plan could help an estimated 9 million students receive an education. Obama introduced the idea during his State of the Union address in January. The plan proposes free tuition for students who maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher and attend school at least…
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Student Leadership Coalition shakes up the status quo
By Kellie Alcozer Pulse Staff Reporter “A total inspiration, a coalition of leaders” is the way Palo Alto College Psychology Professor Tony Villanueva described the Student Leadership Coalition of Palo Alto College. Lately, this group of students has been receiving recognition in the San Antonio community for their stand against the removal of majors from…
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PAC student a world record-breaking powerlifter
By Violet Gonzales Pulse Staff Reporter From tenth place to breaking records, Palo Alto College’s very own Brittany Flores is making her mark in the powerlifting world. At the beginning of this November, Flores traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada, to compete in the International Powerlifting Organization (IPO) World Powerlifting Championship. She placed first and broke…
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INRW improving student success at Palo Alto College
By Joseph Losoya Pulse Staff Reporter Integrated Reading and Writing (INRW) is a statewide initiative to combine Developmental Reading and Writing, making for a quicker transition into college-level classes. INRW student Ashby Padilla said, “Here, they’re preparing you to be in the next level. High school was as long as you’re passing your TAKS (Texas…
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Grab a coffee and have your hair styled at PAC
By Kendra Wilkerson Pulse Staff Reporter In 2015, students will be able to grab a caffeine fix between classes at a cyber café in the Ozuna Building and have their hair styled in San Jacinto Hall. Jessica Ann, a sophomore Criminal Justice major, said, “We will soon have a place to hang and get some…
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Declining Latino male college enrollment causes concern
By Yuriria Mota Pulse Staff Reporter Despite the large Hispanic/Latino population in Texas, enrollment and retention in higher education is low, and the Latino male college population is declining. Men are usually seen as the breadwinners. People with a Hispanic/Latino heritage or culture know that men are seen as the ‘jefes’ (bosses) of the house.…
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Community service offers opportunity to give back
By Justin M. Rodriguez Pulse Staff Reporter Non-profit organizations provide students with vast volunteer opportunities outside of the classroom in San Antonio and around the world. The purpose of such service primarily focuses on learning skills and networking with people not normally encountered on a daily basis. Volunteers can earn valuable experience to put on…
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PAC offers 27 clubs and organizations
By Gabriel Perez Pulse Staff Reporter Although Palo Alto College is a small local college, 27 clubs and organizations are at the ready for students wanting to get involved in extracurricular activities during their college career. Much of the student body is not aware of the organizations, ranging from the Baptist Student Ministry to Future…
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