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Cellphone distraction negatively impacts student learning
By Sabrina Mitchell Pulse Staff Reporter Smartphones are not being used smartly by students in their classrooms. Many professors say with the temptation of texting and social media in their students’ hands, students tend to focus on their cell phones instead of the course content. David Lopez, an Education professor at Palo Alto College said,…
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Recklessness and social media don’t mix
By Gia Spencer Pulse staff reporter Students worldwide use social media forums such as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to stay connected with their peers. Social media users post pictures and phrases that are inappropriate, yet accept them as the new normal in the media world. Reality illustrates how one frivolously posted photo or comment may…
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@PACpresident marks first year in office
By Diana Castro Pulse staff writer As a child, Dr. Ruben Michael “Mike” Flores remembers the sacrifices his mother made to earn her bachelor’s degree. Now, Flores works hard to help Palo Alto students achieve the same and more. During his first year as president of Palo Alto College, Flores has made it is his…
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Social media impacts college students
By Hailey Angulo Pulse Staff Writer Over the past few years the use of social media has skyrocketed. According to statisticbrain.com, 98 percent of 18-24 year olds use some form of social media whether it be Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr or Pinterest. With the introduction of new sites each year, it’s no wonder why so…
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