Tag: Texas
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Hidden treasure beneath our feet: Exploring the Willcox Group
Written by: Laura Benitez, Joanna Medina, and Kayla Muzquiz Texas has it all! There are canyons, mountains, beaches, rivers, and plains. San Antonio extends from the Hill Country to the Southside region which includes oak to mesquite trees, and cacti. If you live in the Southside of San Antonio or if you’re a current student…
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Voter turnout remains questionable for midterm election
By Thalía Guzmán Pulse Staff Reporter Voter registration rates in Texas have grown to a record-setting 15.6 million citizens in this midterm election, but it remains to be seen how many will actually cast their ballot on November 6. For young voters, it is important for them to be able to connect with the candidates before…
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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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Palo Alto student dazzles audience at Carnegie Hall
One student’s adventure to showcase his love for music.
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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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PAC student a world record-breaking powerlifter
By Violet Gonzales Pulse Staff Reporter From tenth place to breaking records, Palo Alto College’s very own Brittany Flores is making her mark in the powerlifting world. At the beginning of this November, Flores traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada, to compete in the International Powerlifting Organization (IPO) World Powerlifting Championship. She placed first and broke…
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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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