Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Don’t fret the end of semester scaries

Don’t fret the end of semester scaries

Donald Escamilla Jr. November 20, 2019

We are now in the final weeks of the Fall 2019 semester, and tensions are high for a lot of students. Teachers are dumping every assignment they have into these last weeks such as projects, homework and...

May I Be Excused?

Jacqeuline Cantu November 20, 2019

As if school wasn’t making you doubt yourself enough, annual family gatherings around the Thanksgiving table can make you even more anxious. Yes, I’m graduating soon, Auntie. No, I still don’t know...

Illustration by Emmanuelle Maher

The commuter’s dilemma

Editorial Board November 20, 2019

For many students, the long commutes to campus became even longer on Nov. 12, as a result of icy roads and vehicle accidents across the city, including at least 14 reported accidents along Loop 1604. Early...

Joshua Cephus runs the ball away from a Golden Eagle defensive player. Photo by Ethan Gullett

Looking towards the Owls

Ryder Martin November 20, 2019

Following a 36-17 loss last week to Southern Mississippi’s Golden Eagles (7-3), the UTSA Roadrunners saw their record fall to 4-6 for the year. Next week, they will turn their attention to the Florida...

Byron Frohnen practices defensive plays. Photo by Julia Maenius

Athlete of the Week: Byron Frohnen

Julia Maenius November 20, 2019

Senior forward Byron Frohnen has been an integral player for the UTSA men’s basketball team since his arrival in 2016. Coming from Las Vegas, Nevada, Frohnen has been playing basketball since he was...

Graphic by Ethan Gullet

Texans Fall to Ravens 41-7 in Baltimore

Cade Draughon November 20, 2019

The Baltimore Ravens came into this week atop the American Football Conference (AFC) North Division with a 7-2 record. The Ravens are coming off an impressive 49-13 blowout win against the Bengals. They...

UTSA vs. USM Recap

UTSA vs. USM Recap

Jose Bouquett November 20, 2019

In front of a lot of people dressed as empty seats, the UTSA Roadrunners (4-6) entered their sixth meeting against the University of Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles (7-3). The action started early...

Spurs Continue Losing Streak

Dalton Hartmann November 20, 2019

The San Antonio Spurs are currently on a five-game losing streak, which, in the Western Conference, is going to be hard to recover from since the West is stacked with great teams. The Spurs’ biggest...

Graphic by Ethan Gullet

A tribute to Tony Parker

Dalton Hartmann November 20, 2019

On Nov. 11, the final member of the Spurs’ Big Three, William Anthony Parker Jr., better known as Tony Parker, had his number nine jersey hung in the Spurs’ rafters. Parker’s retirement took place...

Jenna Patton hits the ball over the net. Julia Maenius/The Paisano

Volleyball set to begin C-USA Championship tournament

Ryan Garza November 20, 2019

The UTSA Roadrunner volleyball team (15-12, 8-6 C-USA) lost their final two regular season matches with a home game against Rice University (24-2) and then lost a close game to the University of North...

Illustration by Maha Qadri

Breaking the glass ceiling… and the atmosphere

Maha Qadri November 20, 2019

UTSA’s Friday Lights Celestial Lights hosted their final presentation of the semester called, “Female Trailblazers in Astronomy: From Past to Present” by Dr. Dina Drozdov. Dr. Drozdov covered notable...

Big Sis: Never Goodbye, Only See You Later.

Big Sis: Never Goodbye, Only See You Later.

Kimiya Factory November 20, 2019

The time has come. Every laugh, every deadline at The Paisano I’ve had for the past two years has come to a bittersweet end. I reflect on my time at UTSA; the sunny days and rainy days. There were moments...

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