Tag: college students
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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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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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Sex Ed now available at PAC
By Evelin Ortega Pulse Staff Reporter Sexually transmitted infection rates are on the rise in Bexar County, as reported in a recent San Antonio Express-News story. Brittney Martin reported that chlamydia and gonorrhea infections reached an all-time high in 2015. A local, federally funded program at Palo Alto called BAE-B-SAFE is working to change that.…
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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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