Category: Palo Alto College
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SWOT analysis heavy on administrators
By James B. Miller Jr. Pulse Staff Reporter A comprehensive Alamo Colleges SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis for 2015-2016 has revealed low participation from two key stakeholder groups: students and faculty. The analysis, which serves to identify internal and external factors that affect Alamo Colleges, is used to articulate and establish strategic plans moving…
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It’s never too late to get in shape
By Dolores Fischer Pulse Staff Reporter The hum of treadmills, the clanging of free weights and the pounding of balls on the gymnasium floor are all sounds that resonate much more frequently in fitness centers at the beginning of each New Year. Individuals set a goal of becoming a new person in the New Year.…
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UNI Bridge Scholarship changes drastically
By Khrystyna Snyder Pulse Staff Reporter The University of Northern Iowa has modified its Bridge Scholarship, decreasing the amount of the scholarship significantly. The Bridge Scholarship has helped 220 non-resident students receive their bachelor’s degree from the University of Northern Iowa since 1998. Currently, 51 students participate in the program. According to Charles Garcia, certified…
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National election shapes future of U.S.
By Beverley Garcia Pulse Staff Reporter Throughout American history, we did not always have an uncompromised representative government. This is because many citizens did not have the right to vote, including women, African Americans and other races. Our elected leaders pass laws and make decisions on where budget money should be spent, if and when…
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Students gain experience through internships
By Krystal Garza Pulse Staff Reporter Internships provide the chance for students to explore their chosen career field. Many internships in the San Antonio area benefit college students who wish to grow both professionally and academically. The Ciencia, Ingeniería, y Matemáticas Aliados – Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (CIMA-LSAMP) research program is for students…
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Job interview preparation increases success
By Fernanda Sanchez Pulse Staff Reporter After obtaining a job interview, so many emotions are going through your head because you want to be noticed more than the other applicants. When you’re looking for a job, you have to research the company before you apply, have good communication skills and know how to dress professionally.…
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Three apps help students save money
By Peter Maciel Pulse Staff Reporter Phone apps are an essential tool in life, and some create an opportunity to invest in yourself every day. For college students, this could mean financial stability. Students have many expenses, which can cause stress, but with these three apps, saving money has never been so easy and accessible.…
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PAC resources cut student expenses
By Isidro Medina Pulse Staff Reporter Palo Alto College students use on-campus resources to help defray the out-of-pocket cost of college, which can add up. Kytheranialynn Fambrough-Brown, a sophomore and the current Palo Alto College Student Government Association president, said, “As a STEM major, I’ve been getting the T-STEM scholarship. So, that’s something I’ve been…
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Lifelong learning thrives at Palo Alto
By Jasmine Treviño Pulse Staff Reporter Palo Alto College is home to a very diverse student body. Our students not only consist of young adults, but 2 percent of them are returning adults who are over the age of 65. Mary Lance, a 75-year-old student at PAC, described her experience in the continuing education program…
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Students IDs make students VIPs
By Kevin M. Johnson Pulse Staff Reporter The student ID gives students many benefits that they can use on and off campus during their college careers. All Palo Alto students should obtain their student ID as soon as they enroll in their first semester. The card contains the student’s picture and their Banner ID. Students…
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Textbooks cost approximately $1,000 each semester
By José Valenzuela Pulse Staff Reporter Every semester, students have to face the decision whether to buy or rent their textbooks. Even though each has its benefits, downsides also come along with each option. Despite rumors of a proposal by district to include a $75 e-book fee for each course in addition to tuition and…
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Obamacare bewilders PAC community
By Katelynn Garcia Pulse Staff Reporter Many citizens have diverse views on the 2014 plan put in place for reforming the American health care system. For the Palo Alto community, it is no different. The Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare, is a health care plan aimed at creating a better and more affordable health…
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Palo Alto College celebrates 30 of its 100,000 students
By Katharina Guttenberg Pulse Staff Reporter Let’s go back 30 years. Elizabeth Aguilar-Villarreal, the first student to enroll in Palo Alto College, was just finishing up her first semester at the temporary campus near Kelly Air Force Base. She was the first person in her family attend college. Fast forward to now. She has a…
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Recent mass shootings concern students
By Victoria Uribe Pulse Staff Reporter As gun violence on college campuses hits an all-time high, students, faculty and campus police throughout the United States make plans for worst-case scenarios that they hope to never use. In early October of this year, Christopher Harper-Mercer rampaged through Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon, killing eight students,…
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PAC students express dismay over removed majors
By Alexandro Luna Pulse Staff Reporter Many students and staff at Palo Alto College expressed dismay over the Alamo Colleges’ Board of Trustees decision to do away with majors. The Board, which oversees the administration of the Alamo Colleges, passed the policy on Oct. 27 in a unanimous vote of 9-0. The direction of the…
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First-generation students struggle to graduate
By Yajaira Santillan Pulse Staff Reporter Graduating high school is an accomplishment, but graduating from college is an even bigger accomplishment for first-generation college students. First-generation college students are students whose parents have not attended college or earned a four-year degree. Research shows that these students encounter more struggles financially, academically and professionally than students…
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Free college for those who apply
By Heather Orchard Pulse Staff Reporter Free college!? The current presidential debate has brought this topic to everyone’s mind. However, free college already exists on the Palo Alto campus for a fortunate few who are currently enrolled in the Frank L. Madla Early College High School program. Jeffrey Flores, principal of Madla ECHS, explained that…
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PAC houses Bexar County’s first public Cosmetology program
By Monica Reuter Pulse Staff Reporter Palo Alto College is the only public college that offers a Cosmetology program in Bexar County at a third of the cost of private programs. The Cosmetology Learning Studio opened its doors to the public on June 17, 2015. The state-of-the-art 3,800-square-foot facility is located on the second floor…
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