Tag: Palo Alto community college
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Nearby coffee shops cater to community
By Nadia MartinezPulse Staff Reporter With many new coffee shops in the area, morning pick me ups and amazing vibes are all within 10 miles of Palo Alto College. Whether it is to hang out with friends, do homework or get a quick drink, a coffee shop that will suit you is just around the…
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PAC family gives to those in need
Ronnie Brannon, lead instructor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Palo Alto, and his students collected and distributed gently used jackets and new socks. “We want to be an advocate for the homeless. We go out and give them bags of items, like socks. This year we are doing jackets. It’s supposed to be…
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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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PAC builds leaders with entrepreneur program
By Andrew Morin Pulse Staff Reporter Palo Alto’s the home of many innovative ideas. Through such innovation, a free 6-week Startup (Entrepreneur) Boot Camp for students and faculty was born. The Boot Camp for this quarter is taking place from March 23, 2018, to May 6, 2018. The Learning Company, based out of the Alamo…
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Pregnancy prevention program educates students
By Alyssa Ytuarte Pulse Staff Reporter Bae B Safe is a sex education program at Palo Alto College that not all students know about. For example, Arthur Rangel Jr., 21, a sophomore Criminal Justice major at Palo Alto, said he thought Bae B Safe, “It’s about the Earth and helping taking care of it.” Sex…
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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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Persistence pays off for 800+ Palo Alto students
By Alyssa De La O Pulse Staff Reporter In Spring 2001, 200 Palo Alto College students received their associate’s degree. This Spring 2014, more than 800 students will graduate. This year’s graduation will be held at the Freeman Coliseum, 3201 E. Houston St., on Saturday, May 17, at 2 p.m. “I was scared at the…
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CAT prepares students for the future
By Aide Barrientos Pulse Staff Reporter The Center for Academic Transitions at Palo Alto College is well-known to students for all transferring and graduation needs, but the center also provides more than what it’s known for. Besides giving students a pathway to graduating and transferring successfully to their four-year university of choice, the center also…
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Palo Alto College hosts international students
By Sandra Pinedo Pulse staff reporter Living in another country and studying abroad helps us see the world through a different perspective. International students come from a variety of countries all over the globe. In order for them to attend Palo Alto College, they need to complete an International Student Form that comes with a…
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It’s all about the Benjamins
By Desirae Gonzales-Moreno, Pulse staff writer Because of a lack of funds at Palo Alto College, the title Student Athlete no longer exists, leaving some students in despair. Palo Alto received less than half the funds it needed to continue with club sports because approximately 80 percent of students are attending school only part-time, according…
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