Tag: Palo Alto College
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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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Taking a knee stirs controversy
By Phillip Aycock Pulse Staff Reporter Before a 2016 week three National Football League preseason game on August 26 against the Green Bay Packers, Colin Kaepernick kneeled before and during the national anthem. His reason for kneeling was to peacefully protest the killings of black men by police in America. Kaepernick received a lot of…
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Paid internships pave the way for future employment
By Sabrina Robles Pulse Staff Reporter Paid internships are an ultimate goal for college students. On top of throwing your name into the hat with potential employers, you also gain real-world experience. The Alamo Colleges Community-Based Federal Work Study Program is a step in the right direction. The CBSFWS Program places eligible students in part-time…
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First-year students take on college
By Irma Martinez Pulse Staff Reporter The process of enrolling, creating your schedule, buying textbooks and memorizing the locations of your classes on a specific day can be quite overwhelming for first-time college students, and that’s just the beginning. Soon enough syllabus week goes by and your classes plunge straight into the lectures and quizzes.…
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Life, Love, and the Pursuit of Gaming
By Randy Davila Pulse Staff Reporter College demands a lot from students. Some students choose to venture into different worlds to slay dragons, win championship games and even win wars to escape the day-to-day stresses. These worlds are made possible thanks to gaming. For Evelin Ortega, a Liberal Arts/Advertising sophomore, gaming has given her an…
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Staying on top of things is key to college success
By Phillip Aycock Pulse Staff Reporter Improving your grades is a very big factor in college success. Students’ grades are the deciding factor whether that person graduates on time or if that person graduates a semester later or even a whole school year later. Many students go through adversity with their grades in college; those…
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Insta-worthy places at Palo Alto College
By David Rojas Pulse Staff Reporter The Palo Alto College campus is more than just a place of learning. It is also a place to hang out and enjoy being by yourself, with someone special or with friends. Here are five Insta-worthy places to chill between classes and take pictures. Ozuna Library “It’s cozy and…
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PAC’s Institutional Learning Outcomes benefit students
By Jocelyn Gutierrez Pulse Staff Reporter To help students prepare for future success in work and life, the Office of Academic Assessment at Palo Alto college developed six institutional learning outcomes. Communication, critical thinking, empirical and quantitative skills, personal responsibility, social responsibility and teamwork are the six institutional outcomes Palo Alto developed to prepare students…
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PAC students look toward the future
By Deidre Carrillo Pulse Staff Reporter With Palo Alto College’s graduation ceremony right around the corner, some students may be having trouble figuring out the next step in their academic career. Students are often unsure of what life after PAC will be like and what the first step should be to succeed in this world.…
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South Side saves strays
By Ruben G. Betancourt Pulse Staff Reporter Stray animals roam the South Side’s streets and could become a safety hazard to the community. With the increase of unplanned pregnancies in dogs and cats, homeless animals will surge. “There has definitely been an increase in stray animals throughout the years, at least in my neighborhood,”…
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Take your career for a test drive
By Evelin Ortega Pulse Staff Reporter Internship experiences can prove beneficial to students seeking careers in many areas. At Palo Alto College, students have many opportunities to seek and attain internships, depending upon the field of work they wish to pursue. With summer drawing near, students may be looking into finding an internship to…
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Accreditation review around the corner
By Ruben G. Betancourt Pulse staff reporter San Antonio College, St. Philip’s College and Northwest Vista College are under a 12-month warning status after receiving their reaccreditation reviews. Starting this fall, Palo Alto College will also undergo a reaccreditation review. On Dec. 4, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission denied reaffirmation—continued accreditation—and placed…
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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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PAC takes a “Stand” against violence
By Sarah L. Lopez Pulse staff reporter Because domestic violence is one of the most underreported crimes in the U.S., it’s difficult to be aware of just how often it occurs. But with the help of a new club on campus, students will know what it means to take a “Stand” against it. “I created…
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Election 2016: More than the presidency
By Stefany Cevallos Pulse Staff Reporter Election day is almost here, and you will need to know which of the candidates shares your views to determine if you will exercise your right to vote. “I feel like even if we vote, nothing is gonna work out,” said Izabella Tristan, a freshman. The general response from…
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Palo Alto supports GED Community Program
By Sarah L. Lopez Pulse Staff Reporter From early on, the term GED (General Educational Development) has always been associated with negative opinions, but Palo Alto’s Adult Learning Academy is here to change that perception. Twenty-five to 50 percent of individuals within the ages of 18 and 30 do not have a high school diploma…
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INRW improving student success at Palo Alto College
By Joseph Losoya Pulse Staff Reporter Integrated Reading and Writing (INRW) is a statewide initiative to combine Developmental Reading and Writing, making for a quicker transition into college-level classes. INRW student Ashby Padilla said, “Here, they’re preparing you to be in the next level. High school was as long as you’re passing your TAKS (Texas…
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