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

If it’s Not a Presidential Election, why vote?

If it’s Not a Presidential Election, why vote?

Kaylee Boggan November 13, 2019

Last Tuesday, 9.56% of eligible voters in San Antonio participated in the state constitutional amendment election. These 10 amendments dealt with issues such as municipal judges holding more than one office...

Don’t just thank me for my service

Don’t just thank me for my service

Joseph Torres November 13, 2019

The first time someone thanked me for my service on Veterans Day, I didn’t know what to say. A deluge of responses filled my mind until one finally rose to the surface: “Thank you for your support.”...

Got hate speech?

Got hate speech?

Xavier Richardson November 13, 2019

UTSA president, Taylor Eighmy, sent out a university-wide email on Nov. 4 about protected speech on campus. In the email, Eighmy included a link to Section 51.9315 of the Texas Education Code, the law...

Facebook Campaign Ads

Facebook Campaign Ads

Donald Escamilla Jr., Web Editor November 13, 2019

With the upcoming 2020 presidential election, several politicians are publishing campaign ads. They are utilizing all the resources at their disposal, such as television commercials and social media...

Photo Courtesy of UTSA Art Department

Defining defiance: Famous Artist’s work showcased at UTSA

Sofia Garcia November 6, 2019

Curated by David S. Rubin, Salvador Dalí's Stairway to Heaven is being displayed in UTSA’s main gallery. A welcoming aura surrounded Dalí’s exhibit despite the heavy topics, such as the dangers of...

Graphic by Max Aguirre

Fact or Fiction: Exploring The World’s Most Popular Mythical Creatures

Kasandra Parker November 6, 2019

For years, The Witte Museum has hosted some of the most fascinating and educational exhibits San Antonio has ever seen. Their recent exhibit, “Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids,” strays...

Photo by Sofia Garcia

Finding your way through Autumn: Corn Maze becomes staple in Fall celebration

Sofia Garcia November 6, 2019

San Antonio’s only corn maze has been open since Oct. 5, and it has already brought in a plethora of curious adventure seekers. Packed with vendors, a petting zoo and three different kinds of trails,...

Big Sis Advice: Owe You One

Big Sis Advice: Owe You One

Kimiya Factory November 6, 2019

Fun fact: the game of debate and argumentation is the ex-girlfriend I just couldn’t break up with. Debate is that thing that I can’t shut up about on first dates and a discipline that challenges me...

Photo by Ethan Gullett

Between the lines: Catch and Kill Column

Paris Cantu November 6, 2019

“Catch and Kill” is a ruinous account of powerful men and the toxic system that has protected them and prolonged coverup culture for decades. During his two-year investigation involving more than 200...

Illustration by Amber Chin

Not all fees are bad

Editorial Board November 6, 2019

UTSA will propose several student fee increases to the UT Board of Regents for Fall 2020, including a $3 increase for the Library Resource Charge and a $3.10 increase for the Medical Services Fee. While...

UTSA Emergency Alerts are Not ‘All Clear’

UTSA Emergency Alerts are Not ‘All Clear’

Xavier Richardson November 6, 2019

In the early morning hours of Sunday, Nov. 3, UTSA students, faculty and staff received a notification from the UTSA Alerts System. The alert stated, “An off-campus incident has been reported near Main...

Your liberal arts degree matters

Your liberal arts degree matters

Ryan Houston-Dial November 6, 2019

Studying for classes, participating in student organizations and maintaining relationships contribute to the fatigue college students experience daily. As college students, we face plenty of adversity,...

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