Category: Palo Alto College
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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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Men’s and women’s basketball returns to PAC
By Manuel Figueroa Pulse Staff Reporter After a two-year hiatus, basketball is back at Palo Alto College. The Palominos are represented by both a men’s and women’s team as part of the Extramural League. The extramural teams are part of the Texas Collegiate Club Sports League, which include teams from several schools in the area.…
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Holiday traditions create lasting memories
By John Savoie Pulse Staff Reporter The holidays are just around the corner, and with the holidays comes a variety of traditions If you are Catholic and you are of Hispanic descent, you may want to celebrate the Virgen de Guadalupe’s feast day. She is the patron saint of Mexico, and, according to legend, she…
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San Antonio’s live music scene captivates college students
By Ami Sarabia Pulse Staff Reporter San Antonio is filled with live music venues around the city. Students enjoy listening to bands in places such as The White Rabbit, Sam’s Burger Joint and Backstage Live. “I like seeing Eddie Gonzalez live at the Gran Plaza. He’s a great Tex-Mex artist who puts on a great…
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Relationships vary in college-aged students
By Emily Castillo Pulse Staff Reporter The college dating scene varies from monogamous relationships to friends with benefits and everything in between. Between the chaos of class, studying and interning, having a relationship in college is possible. “Communication and having a schedule made it possible for Cody and me to have the kind of relationship we…
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Binge watching causes distraction among students
By Gabrielle Herrera Pulse Staff Reporter Netflix has 33.4 million subscribers, and 61 percent of them admit to binge watching. Students everywhere now have a new way to procrastinate. Here at Palo Alto College, many students admitted to binge watching at least one series. Most students revealed they watched entire seasons of major hits, like…
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Transferring to a university is in your hands
By Crystal C. Valentin Pulse Staff Reporter At Palo Alto College, starting the transfer process is easy for students who start early and follow all the steps before application deadlines. “I help students. Most transfer to Texas A&M-San Antonio (TAMUSA). The second most transferred school is the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and…
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Hobbies provide stress relief to students
By Twyla E. Herron Pulse Staff Reporter College life can be time consuming and stressful. It is nice to do something relaxing and enjoyable when you have free time. Adopting a new hobby can relieve stress, and some hobbies may even help you earn a little extra cash. “I personally enjoy reading in my spare…
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Student now serves on Alamo Colleges’ Board of Trustees
By Justin M. Rodriguez Pulse Staff Reporter Voters elected two new officials and a student member was appointed to the Alamo Colleges Board of Trustees after a run-off election in June 2014 for Districts 4 and 8, respectively. “Oftentimes, people feel we are losing the academic side in pursuit of building up the training and…
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@ProducerRossi rocks KTFM’s studio
By Kellie Alcozer Pulse Staff Reporter The morning show of one of San Antonio’s top radio stations, KTFM 94.1, is now being produced by Palo Alto College alumni Rossi Ramirez. After graduating from Harlandale High School in 2009, Ramirez began her journey at Palo Alto College. Initially she pursued a career in the medical field…
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New student advising model launched at college
By Violet Gonzales Pulse Staff Reporter Advising for majors is now split into three different centers: SEED (Service, Education, Empowerment and Diversity); BOLD (Business, Opportunities, Leadership and Demand occupations); and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math). Each center is made up of certified advisers who will assist students on their college pathway. Advisers will…
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Students crave meaningful communication
By Kendra Wilkerson Pulse Staff Reporter A convenience sample of 15 Palo Alto College students revealed that students check their social media websites 50 percent more than they check their student email. In an effort to keep students in the loop, many educational institutions have joined the digital age. As the digital age of communication evolves,…
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Fun things to do in San Antonio
By John Savoie Pulse Staff Reporter Some people feel the need to go out of their way to have a good time, whether to Sea World or Fiesta Texas, or clubs, such as Graham Central Station or Industry. However, places to have fun are close by. So forget about the long commute. The following places…
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November’s election will impact young adults’ futures
By Gabrielle Herrera Pulse Staff Reporter Affordable healthcare, low wages and the high cost of higher education make up just a few of the issues politicians are confronting this Nov. 4 election. Most of what is being debated will have a direct impact on today’s youth, whether in the near or distant future, but only…
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Call 911 in case of an emergency
By Twyla Herron Pulse Staff Reporter Palo Alto no longer has any medical assistance on campus. Students need to be aware of other options in case of an emergency. Health care centers have been done away with on all Alamo College campuses with the exception of St. Philip’s Southwest Campus. If you are in need…
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
By Manuel Figueroa Pulse Staff Reporter One out of four people have experienced domestic violence in their lifetime. Three out of four Americans know someone who is or has been a victim. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Supporters wear or display a purple ribbon all month to bring attention to this issue. According to…
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