Category: Palo Alto College
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PAC students look toward the future
By Deidre Carrillo Pulse Staff Reporter With Palo Alto College’s graduation ceremony right around the corner, some students may be having trouble figuring out the next step in their academic career. Students are often unsure of what life after PAC will be like and what the first step should be to succeed in this world.…
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Body shaming damaging today’s society
By Samantha C. Esparza Pulse Staff Reporter Body shaming occurs when a person causes someone else to feel ashamed or insecure about their body type. It can be done to oneself as well as others, and it can happen without realization. This form of shaming is notorious among social media sites, such as Facebook and…
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South Side saves strays
By Ruben G. Betancourt Pulse Staff Reporter Stray animals roam the South Side’s streets and could become a safety hazard to the community. With the increase of unplanned pregnancies in dogs and cats, homeless animals will surge. “There has definitely been an increase in stray animals throughout the years, at least in my neighborhood,”…
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PAC welcomes international students from across the globe
By Ivan Everett Pulse staff reporter Palo Alto College is known for serving the South Side of San Antonio. However, it is also home to students from all over the world. According to the PAC website, students come from “Mexico, South Korea, Vietnam, India, Colombia, Japan, Thailand, Morocco, Brazil, Mongolia and Nepal.” Of these, the…
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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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