Category: Palo Alto College
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New PAC president values his South Texas roots
By Sabrina Mitchell Pulse Staff Reporter Dr. Robert Garza is humbled to be the newest president of Palo Alto College in the Alamo Colleges District. He is the seventh person to lead Palo Alto College since it opened in 1985. Garza worked at Palo Alto College from 1999 to 2015 as dean of Student Success,…
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Voter turnout remains questionable for midterm election
By Thalía Guzmán Pulse Staff Reporter Voter registration rates in Texas have grown to a record-setting 15.6 million citizens in this midterm election, but it remains to be seen how many will actually cast their ballot on November 6. For young voters, it is important for them to be able to connect with the candidates before…
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PAC launches Allied Health Program
By Yesica Peña Pulse Staff Reporter In response to a high demand for professionals in the health care industry, Palo Alto College launched its first Allied Health Program this fall with a cohort of 22 students. Palo Alto is offering a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree for an entry-level position. “To me, it was like…
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Palo Alto College host its first-ever TEDx
By LeAnne Noguess Pulse Staff Reporter Everyone in attendance at Palo Alto’s first TEDx event on Sep. 15, 2018, had to battle unfriendly weather to hear the lively music that welcomed them in as if they were coming home. A mariachi band playing and singing music was the first sound a person heard as soon as…
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Internships allow students to gain formal work experience
By Max Peña Pulse Staff Reporter Internships allow students to gain both knowledge and experience that they can use for their entire professional career. By definition, an intern is a student or trainee who works in an organization with or without pay to gain work experience. Many students here at Palo Alto College turn to…
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Financial tips pay off for college students
By Israel Gonzalez Pulse Staff Reporter Many students start accumulating expenses when they begin college, such as school necessities, credit cards, textbooks, food, gas, and personal spending. Former Palo Alto College student Elizabeth Almeida, now a junior at the University of Texas at San Antonio, said, “I wished I could have known of other payments, such…
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Balancing school and work remains a challenge
By Bianca Leija Pulse Staff Reporter Eighty percent of Palo Alto College’s students attend school part-time, meaning they take three classes or fewer each fall and spring semesters. Crystal Noguez, a freshman at Palo Alto College studying Pre-Nursing, said, “I set aside certain hours for work and school, and I don’t get the feeling of…
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Clubs and organizations provide fellowship and fun
By Hannah Gonzalez Pulse Staff Reporter Palo Alto College has 24 active clubs and organizations this Fall 2018 semester. Joining clubs or organizations provides students an opportunity to get more involved and connect with other students who share their same interests. Students learn new skills, find new hobbies and create lasting friendships. “Any students who are…
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Music provides a constant companion
By JoRene Perez Pulse Staff Reporter With all the music in the world, there tends to be one song that speaks to you, taking a place in your heart. Music has evolved into many different genres, from religious hymns, traditional anthems, to modern music that plays on the radio today. The different types of music are…
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Battle of the Bean & Cheese features South Side eateries
By Ruben Cortez Pulse Staff Editor On April 17, 2018, officially known as #TacoTuesday, the students of Palo Alto College’s COMM 2305 class took on the challenge of deciding which restaurant on the South Side of San Antonio had the best bean and cheese taco. It was an assignment that many of us may end…
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PACfest 2018 was LIT, literally!
Palo Alto College’s PACfest, an official Fiesta event, took place on Thursday, April 26, 2018, from noon to 10 p.m. in the college’s central courtyard. An estimated 6,000 people attended this family-friendly (smoke-free/alcohol-free) event. Mayor Ron Nirenberg greeted PACfest’s attendees, saying PACfest was his family’s favorite Fiesta event. Musical talent included Mariachi Palomino, Passing Strangers,…
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High school students earn associate degrees
By Samuel Gomez Pulse Staff Reporter Palo Alto College will make history this May when it rewards hard-working high school students with a head start on their academic futures. In May 2018, the inaugural senior class of the Frank L. Madla Early College High School at Palo Alto College will receive both their distinguished…
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The tassel is worth the hassle
By Lauren Cortez Pulse Staff Reporter With spring semester coming to an end, students have a lot to anticipate. One of the biggest things is graduation on May 19 at 1 p.m. at the Freeman Coliseum. For an estimated of 1,396 graduates this spring, Palo Alto College will be the first higher education milestone for…
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PAC Logistics team runs with the big dogs
By Alexander Valdez Pulse Staff Reporter Palo Alto College’s Logistics Team won fourth place at the 37th Annual Operation Stimulus (OpStim) Conference and Case Competition held in Denver, Colorado, on Feb. 1 and 2. OpStim is a two-day in-depth supply chain and logistics case study for colleges and universities to showcase their team’s critical thinking…
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Palomino Public Radio giving students voice
By Jonathan Paul Quesada Pulse Staff Reporter Students now can spread their messages over the airwaves, thanks to the creation of Palomino Public Radio, a podcast station housing student interests and views. Juan Ponce, a PAC student podcaster, appreciates the opportunity to work with a community that is both knowledgeable and passionate. “Podcasting is a…
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PAC builds leaders with entrepreneur program
By Andrew Morin Pulse Staff Reporter Palo Alto’s the home of many innovative ideas. Through such innovation, a free 6-week Startup (Entrepreneur) Boot Camp for students and faculty was born. The Boot Camp for this quarter is taking place from March 23, 2018, to May 6, 2018. The Learning Company, based out of the Alamo…
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#MeToo debuts at Palo Alto College
By Delilah Perez Pulse Staff Reporter Victims of sexual harassment are now speaking up about their personal experiences, no longer keeping their stories silent. Palo Alto College held an event on March 28 that explored the #MeToo movement during Women’s History Month. This movement began through the efforts of many women speaking up against sexual…
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