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20-Minute Recipe will feed you for days
By: Sadie Hutcheson, PAC PULSE STAFF REPORTER Do you have 20 minutes? If so, you can have a timeless chicken recipe prepared and ready to go that can feed you up to 4 days. The closure of the PAC Cafeteria left students scrambling for food resources in early March of 2023. Because of the late…
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Busy Palominos are missing out
By: Barbara Tristan and Valeria Medina, PAC PULSE Staff Reporters Learning how to balance college with all other aspects of life such as an increased workload, financial concerns, and family pressure on your own can be incredibly stressful and difficult. Students will often struggle to find motivation to continue their studies, and balance the financial,…
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You favorite frap is on campus
By: Destiny Venecia, PAC Pulse Staff Reporter Palo Alto College baristas are on campus ready to serve the PAC community Monday through Friday as early as 7:30 a.m. at the Ozuna Cafe on campus. You will find the welcoming cafe the moment you walk through the double doors of the PAC Library located in the Ozuna…
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PAC Robotics team qualifies for worlds competition
By: Michael Solis, PAC Pulse Staff Reporter On Friday March 4th, Palo Alto College’s very own VEX robotics team called, “Rise” made the long drive out to Houston to compete in the VEX Regionals Robotics Competition. This competition had college level teams all the way from Mexico, Louisiana, and our neighboring school, Texas A&M San…
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A successful Honors Program open house
By: Joshua Rodriguez, PAC Pulse Staff Reporter The Palo Alto College Honors Program held an open house event on Wednesday, March 9, for PAC students who are seeking to add experience and value to their transcripts and resume. During this open house event, students were able to sign-up and learn what the Honors Program has…
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Grammy-nominated musician, Saul Paul, closes Black History Month at Palo Alto College
By: Amanda Ramirez, PAC Pulse Staff Reporter On February 24th, Palo Alto College welcomed Grammy-nominated musician and speaker, Saul Paul, for a second time onto their campus for a life-changing, motivating speech. The event took place in the Legacy Room in the Ozuna Library where Saul Paul captivated and interacted with the audience through his…
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The Agriculture Program and Ty Chumbley
By: Ethan Poidevin, PAC Pulse Staff Reporter Most people are not aware of just how important agriculture is in everyday life. One event that highlights this importance is the annual San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. I interviewed the professor behind preparing students for this impactful experience, Ty Chumbley, who dedicates his time and expertise…
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Healthy Garden, Healthy Community
By: Nayeli Esquilin, PAC Pulse Staff Reporter Every Tuesday morning Rodrick Rich (also known as Rocky) comes into the garden to plan out what needs to be achieved for the day. Rocky is the community garden academic lab tech at Palo Alto College. At the PAC Community Garden, everyone gets the chance to learn and…
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in San Antonio
By: Santino Casanova Downtown San Antonio is filled with fun activities for families and friends year-round, but during the month of November and December it is especially exciting with colorful Christmas lights hanging from the trees and buildings downtown. Starting from November 12th, 2021, the River Walk lights up with boat parades, caroling, and other…
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Transfer fair at PAC helps students with their next academic step
By: Naiomy Martinez Rodriguez As a student at Palo Alto College, you can expect to keep busy not only with your classes, but also with the events that are hosted throughout the year. If you are interested in sports, art, or seeking transfer information, there is definitely an event for you to attend. In the…
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Taking on new hobbies
By: Santino Casanova A pandemic can be pretty hard on anyone, but it can be even more stressful for a college student. Transitioning to Zoom classes and online studies, students have gained a large amount of free time on their hands. Being stuck at home has brought out a lot of creativity and talents that…
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Employers seeking technically trained employees
By Randy Davila Pulse staff reporter Help wanted signs are starting to multiply around town, and skilled, trade-educated students are primed for jobs that are on the rise, such as Logistics and Cosmetology. Palo Alto College is on a hard charge to make sure that students are ready for the demanding workforce. “Our Cosmetology program is…
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Janel Santos
By Jazmine Ruvalcaba 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. Janel Santos was a…
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South Side high school students lag behind
By Alyssa De La O Pulse staff reporter Palo Alto College enrolls a lot of high school students who come from the South Side of San Antonio, and many struggle when transitioning to college. The reasons why vary. Some were not given encouragement at home or in school. Some had weak teachers. Some had low…
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Air pollution in San Antonio causes concern
By Bianca Del Conte Pulse staff writer During the trek from Pedernales Hall to the Performing Arts Center, I walk under a few trees in front of the Executive Offices Building, looking onto the parking lot of cars that I will cut across. As I weave through, I hear the sound of engines idling and…
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College students preparing for graduation
By Carla Galindo, Pulse staff writer On April 24, students signed a pledge to graduate, promising to be dedicated to their education and finish their associate’s degree. This first-time event was sponsored by several organizations, including Phi Theta Kappa. The “Commit to Completion” signing was held in the Student Center Annex, and all students were…
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Palo Alto Theater re-enacts “Of Mice and Men”
By Denise Johnson, Pulse staff writer The Palo Alto Theater Production Group is re-enacting John Steinbeck’s 1937 classic novel, “Of Mice and Men,” and the students involved are delighted with this experience. “The friends that you make become a part of your circle that can last for a lifetime,” said Caley Richardson, a sophomore majoring…
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