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Depression awareness first step toward wellness
By Emily Castillo Pulse Staff Reporter Depression can be hidden in the shadows of life. Some people who seem to have it all and seem to be the happiest are often the ones who are suffering from this disease. Cody Sanders, a sophomore Business Management major, is a magician who does tons of magic shows…
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Fun and cheap ways to blow off steam
By Gabriel Perez Pulse Staff Reporter Students all over know the struggle of living on a fixed budget, but what they do not know is that having fun is not as expensive as their MATH 1314 textbook. College is pricey enough with books, tuition, room and board. Students everywhere find it hard to balance school…
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Math no longer a four-letter word with Mathways
By Joseph Losoya Pulse Staff Reporter The success rate for math at Palo Alto College should increase with a new developmental math program called Mathways from the University of Texas at Austin. Mathways is a two semester program. The first semester will be math and a learning frameworks course. The same group of students will…
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Generic degrees cause a stir at Palo Alto College
By Kendra Robinson Pulse Staff Reporter Attention incoming Palo Alto students! New general degree plans will only affect those who entered into Palo Alto for the first time this year. This alteration will only directly affect those pursuing an Associate’s in Arts or an Associate’s in Science, but not all entering freshman are happy with…
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Erica Alonzo
By Gabriel Perez Pulse Student Reporter Erica Alonzo is working on her degree in Psychology while working for the Harlandale Independent School District as a substitute teacher and AVID teacher. She has been going to Palo Alto College now for three years, hoping to graduate with her degree in the spring of 2015. As a…
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Alejandro Valdez
By Emily Castillo Pulse Reporter Alejandro Valdez–Alex to his friends–is a full- time college student at Palo Alto College. Valdez, an East Central High School graduate, is a Computer Science major. Valdez stumbled upon that major after having an interest in different apps that are on most smart phones. “Technology is growing, and it is…
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Brianna Rae Ogden
By Kellie Alcozer Pulse Staff Reporter It’s 9:30 a.m. Saturday morning, and Brianna Rae Ogden is lacing up her cleats. Brianna is preparing for her routine Saturday football practice with the San Antonio Texas Legacy, a Semi-Pro Tackle Football Team “representing San Antonio with elite female football athletes.” Brianna and her team recently fought their way…
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Geovanny Marlene Huerta
By Violet Gonzales Pulse Staff Reporter Geovanny Marlene Huerta aspires to become a surgical attendant. To pursue her dream of becoming “the backbone of a surgeon,” she hopes to attend the University of the Incarnate Word after finishing up her associate’s degree at Palo Alto College. After a stressful semester this past spring, Geovanny feels…
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Miriam Menchaca
By Ami Sarabia Pulse Staff Reporter Miriam Menchaca is in her fourth semester at Palo Alto College, pursuing her dreams of becoming a nurse. Miriam recently became a new mother at the age of 21, raising her son with her fiancé. Miriam still finds a way to balance working, raising a baby and attending school. “I…
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Samantha Sauceda
By Yuriria Mota Pulse Staff Reporter Samantha Sauceda is a student at Palo Alto College. This is her second year and is working on getting an associate’s degree in Biology. She plans to pursue a degree in Physical Therapy, focusing on burn victims, at Texas A&M Corpus Christi or Del Mar College. Sauceda herself suffered…
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Jamie Lynn Garcia
By Kendra Robinson Pulse Staff Reporter Returning Palo Alto student, Jamie Lynn Garcia, like any other student, was more than ecstatic to start the new school year! This year, the ambitious 19 year old will be joining The National Society of Leadership and Success, Sigma Alpha Pi, where she plans on honing her true leadership…
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Neriah Holly
By John Savoie Pulse Staff Reporter Neriah Holly, a current student at Palo Alto, was born in Norfolk, Virginia, in 1991. He is currently studying Architecture and hopes to graduate this December with an associate’s degree. Neriah wants to build one of the best skyscrapers in the world so that when everyone sees it, they…
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Diane Lopez
By Crystal C. Valentin Pulse Staff Reporter Diane Lopez is a Palo Alto student who will graduate this December 2014. She is currently taking two classes at Palo Alto College plus two classes at Texas A&M-San Antonio for a bachelor’s in Communication and minor in Psychology. “For graduation, I want mariachis at my party because…
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Mikaela Davis
By Justin Rodriguez Pulse Staff Reporter Mikaela Davis hopes to become a nurse in the future and give back to the community. Mikaela graduated from East Central High School. She currently works at Mission Trails Hospital on the South Side of San Antonio. Davis would like to earn her associate’s degree, a bachelor’s degree and…
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Linda Mesa
By Manuel Figueroa Pulse Staff Reporter The start of each new semester is always a hectic time for Linda Mesa. Flurries of calls and visits from potential students all inquiring about different types of courses available through Continuing Education. Once a new student enrolls in a course of their choosing, Mesa then inserts their information…
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Matthew W. Santos
By Twyla E. Herron Pulse Staff Reporter Matthew W. Santos, a 21-year-old Kinesiology major, is a previous Palo Alto student who has received his associate’s and has now moved on to Texas A&M San Antonio to receive his bachelor’s degree. Santos is a full-time student, and he works part time with a family friend until…
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Chelsea Irwin
By Kendra Wilkerson Pulse Staff Reporter Chelsea Irwin works a full-time job and attends Palo Alto College in San Antonio, Texas. Like any college student, she believes that school can get overwhelming, but you must make time to study and make time to relax. Irwin balances going to school full time and working 40 hours…
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Sarah Rodriguez
By Gabrielle Herrera Pulse Staff Reporter Sarah Rodriguez’s witty personality brings a breath of fresh air to a place every Palo Alto student dreads visiting. As of July, Rodriguez has been senior adviser in the Admission and Records Office of Palo Alto College, making her career in the Alamo Colleges a total of 17 years.…
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