Hip Coffee Shop

By Lea Campos
Special to The Pulse

Hey all you Palominos! Looking for a nifty place to study? Tired of that cookie-cutter monotony? Well, I have the answer to all your prayers and it can be found at 928 South Alamo.

Espuma is an authentic coffee shop located right smack in the middle of ultra hip Southtown, the city's emerging arts district. It's the perfect place, no matter if you're looking to study or to relax. You can luxuriate over a latte or savor a smoothie on the front porch.

The weekend means live music. Performers range from Chris Taylor to Palo Alto's own Steve Swellander. Sandwiches, salad and desserts are also available until an hour before closing. A meal and a drink can be obtained for about six bucks, so the food menu might be out of the question for the truly budget minded. Drinks and pastries, however, are affordable.

And although you won't find Friends-esque sofas and chairs, you will find good coffee and a good atmosphere.

Carmen Ambriz, Cecilia G. Arreola, Christina Reyes, Gina Loriette Martinez, Juan Antonio Rodriguez, Jennifer De La Garza, Cesar Hernandez, Charles Luis Hernandez, Gloria Jose and Nicole A. Lyssy.

Kimberly Addison, an editor of The Pulse and a Communications major, received one of two $1,000 Michelle Lima Professional Journalist Scholarship sponsored by the Southwestern Bell Foundation and administered by the Association for Women in Communications.

Pamela Prince, received a $650 Ajay Castro Re-entering Women Scholarship, which supports female undergraduates who have been out of school for at least three years.

Cheap Entertainment

At the time when college students are low on cash and financial aid checks aren't due for months, videos are a cheap way to satisfy your need for entertainment.

One of the better movies to get for a five-night rental is “Permanent Midnight,” the true story of Jerry Stahl, a gifted sitcom writer, and his addiction to heroin.

Ben Stiller's acting ability comes full circle in this movie and provides the viewer with a better glimpse into an addict's life. The tale begins with Jerry (Stiller) telling the story of his addiction to Kitty (Maria Bellow).

Jerry's wife (Elizabeth Hurley) is unsuccessful in helping turn his life around. His addiction begins to rule his life and he must choose between his deadly obsession with heroin or his own survival.

Although this is a dark and tragic tale of a man's battle with addiction, “Permanent Midnight” is wonderfully written and well acted.

Clubs & Organizations

The Tri-Beta Biological Honor Society at Palo Alto is open to all students interested in the biological sciences.

The organization here at Palo Alto was the first community college in the state of Texas to receive the honor of joining the elite national organization and only the second in the nation.

Tri-Beta brings exciting opportunities to Palo Alto students. They are currently hosting health career seminars every other Friday that students can attend.

“This organization at Palo Alto helps biology majors open doors to their education,” said Brad Chandler, faculty adviser, who may be reached at 921-5224.