Tag: Palo Alto College
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Students must find balance in age of technology
You can find Richard Valdez, a sophomore Psychology major, like you do most students in the Student Center: finishing homework in the loud cafeteria, hunched over a small screen, while scarfing down his meal. Valdez carries around homework for classes, music, apps and contact information on his iPad and other devices. Despite the convenience of…
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Students experience life outside of academics
By Destiny Montes, Pulse staff writer The clubs and organizations of Palo Alto College have grown over the years. With more than 25 to choose from, the activity spectrum is wide. “We allow students to create clubs built on their special interest,” said Carmen Velasquez, director of Student Engagement and Retention. “These clubs will…
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Students’ images reflect fashion trends
By Rosemary Rodriguez, Pulse staff writer Fashion is everywhere. It saturates the world with style, which is defined as one’s individuality and uniqueness. Fashion fades, but style is eternal. “Fashion is how someone expresses themselves to other people through the things they feel represent them,” said Elissa Perez, a freshman Liberal Studies major at…