Tag: Alamo Colleges
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Campus Police seeks compliments and complaints
By Noel Perez Pulse Staff Reporter An on-campus officer accused of wrongdoing leads to a number of unanswered questions followed by a dead end. “I think our campus police do a great job! I’ve had many interactions with them, all very different, but all of them positive,” said Esther Rendon, administrative services specialist, PAC Tutoring…
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PAC responds to Campus Carry
By Amber EsparzaPulse Staff Reporter Palo Alto College students and staff expressed mixed feelings about Texas’ Campus Carry Law. Some students, such as Computer Science major Justin Uriegas, are not convinced that Campus Carry is an effective policy. “I don’t think I can handle holding a gun nor do I think I could pull the…
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Dr. Garza developing a lasting legacy
By Lauren Terrazas Pulse Staff Reporter Palo Alto College appointed Garza as the seventh president of Palo Alto College on July 25, 2018, and as the one-year mark of Garza’s presidency approaches, students, professors and advisors shared their thoughts on his new role. Garza held several positions during his previous tenure at Palo Alto College,…
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Alamo Colleges’ faculty and staff work to transform district
By Christian VeraPulse Staff Reporter Faculty and staff from The Alamo Colleges District came prepared to be the voice of change by creating a transformative community for current and future students at this year’s strategic planning meeting. A wide range of stakeholders from all five campuses participated in the meeting held at The Historic Pearl…
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Self-Defense classes prepare for the unknown
By Ariel SchultzPulse Staff Reporter Some college students might find themselves not knowing what to do if someone attempted robbery, assault, kidnapping or any sort of attack against them. Knowing self-defense could be the key to protecting yourself or someone else from harm. Self-defense is not only a tool for women to learn, it is…
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Community Based Federal Work-Study provides major experience
By Monique Rodriguez-MartinezPulse Staff Reporter If you are interested in gaining experience in your field of study and balancing school and work, Community Based Federal Work-Study is here for you is an opportunity for Alamo Colleges’ students to be able to work off campus. Martha L. Treviño, Ph. D., director of Community Based Federal Work-Study…
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Students mull over degree’s value
By Devon Bates Pulse Staff Reporter The issue of whether a university degree is necessary or not torments the current generation, especially when the cost of higher education is factored in. Vincent Garcia from Palo Alto’s Veterans Affairs Office believes that one should not stop at a high school diploma but should rather complete a…
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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 stands with DREAMers
By Alexander Valdez Pulse Staff Reporter Close to one million young immigrants, including 87 recorded Palo Alto College students, face the threat of deportation as the debate over the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals continues. Former President Barack Obama created DACA through Executive Order in 2012 to help people who came into the U.S. illegally…
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Students realize FAFSA doesn’t last forever
By William Deans Pulse Staff Reporter High School students first two difficult decisions are choosing whether to go to college and then whether to go full-time or part-time. According to the Palo Alto Fact Book, more students chose to go to school part-time than full-time. In 2016 to 2017 school year, 80.8 percent of Palo…
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Grab a coffee and have your hair styled at PAC
By Kendra Wilkerson Pulse Staff Reporter In 2015, students will be able to grab a caffeine fix between classes at a cyber café in the Ozuna Building and have their hair styled in San Jacinto Hall. Jessica Ann, a sophomore Criminal Justice major, said, “We will soon have a place to hang and get some…
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Trustee election will impact college district’s direction
By Carla Salazar Pulse Staff Reporter Three seats on the Alamo College Board of Trustees attracted eight candidates seeking six-year terms. The election will take place on Saturday, May 10, and early voting began April 28 and will run through May 6. Alamo Colleges Trustees are elected from geographically based single-member districts in Bexar County. Districts…
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Pros and cons of online classes
By Alesha Thorpe Pulse staff reporter According to The Palo Alto Fact Book, almost half of the 9,163 Fall 2011 and 8,387 Spring 2012 students took at least one online course. Online students have to have determination and willpower to make sure that the classes they take go the way they are supposed to go.…
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@PACpresident marks first year in office
By Diana Castro Pulse staff writer As a child, Dr. Ruben Michael “Mike” Flores remembers the sacrifices his mother made to earn her bachelor’s degree. Now, Flores works hard to help Palo Alto students achieve the same and more. During his first year as president of Palo Alto College, Flores has made it is his…
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