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

Limiting the wrong rights

Limiting the wrong rights

Riley Carroll, Arts & Life Editor January 31, 2023

The government is taking away our rights like nobody’s business, but not the lethal liberties that claim the lives of many. Women have lost reproductive freedoms, and TikTok has been banned on all government...

Permanent consequences of temporary trends

Permanent consequences of temporary trends

Sam Wendorf, Staff Writer January 31, 2023

The internet is no stranger to trends in appearance and body modification. The ideal body shape changes every decade, piercings and tattoos are more acceptable now than they ever have been before, and...

From Top G to Cell G

From Top G to Cell G

Nate Henneke, Staff Writer January 31, 2023

If you have interacted with social media in the last six months, chances are you have heard of the former world champion kickboxer Andrew Tate and his brother, Tristan Tate. The dysfunctional duo has amassed...

Do cops have a place in our classes?

Do cops have a place in our classes?

Jake Mireles, Opinion Editor January 31, 2023

Across the nation, School Resource Officers (SROs) have become a common sight in the educational setting. SROs are “sworn law-enforcement [officers] with arrest powers who [work], either full or part-time,...

Food for thought: Solace in ‘Bones and All’

Food for thought: Solace in ‘Bones and All’

Eunice Rodriguez, Contributor January 31, 2023

Rating: 4 stars Warning: This article contains spoilers “Bones and All” beautifully and unsettlingly portrays trials in life, such as identity and isolation, hidden in a gory, heart-wrenching...

Empowering women one collective at a time

Empowering women one collective at a time

Genevieve Vega, Distribution Manager January 31, 2023

“Hello Gorgeous” illuminates the extraordinary store with a clear sign of support and empowerment for local female entrepreneurs. Elysia Collective Co., located off of Wurzbach Rd., is a small storefront...

Introduction to Poetry Writing

Introduction to Poetry Writing

Samantha Ysaguirre, Contributor January 31, 2023

One may ask, “What is Poetry?” While many view poetry as disorderly and confusing, poetry is a lyrical and emotional method of self-expression that uses elements such as rhythm and form to bring to...

Both ethical and economical

Both ethical and economical

Lauren Hernandez, Contributor January 31, 2023

Hash Vegan Eats serves as a striking contrast to much of San Antonio. When I arrived on a Friday afternoon there was a rowdy event going on across the street that was typical of most South Texas gatherings....

Remember

Remember

Ahavah Kirwan, Contributor January 31, 2023

Do you remember The six million The ones who celebrated Those strange holidays The ones just like us Who did not go to school or work on Fridays But were still a bit different    The...

Local band roundup: Q&A with Raven’s Banquet

Local band roundup: Q&A with Raven’s Banquet

Riley Carroll, Arts & Life Editor January 31, 2023

Meet one of San Antonio’s modern progressive hard rock bands: Raven’s Banquet. Could you please start by listing the members of your band and what instrument they play? “Well, I’m Chase,...

Get Involved: Week of Jan. 31 to Feb. 7

Get Involved: Week of Jan. 31 to Feb. 7

Riley Carroll, Arts & Life Editor January 31, 2023

Tuesday, Jan. 31: Learn about the symptoms of opioid overdose and how to administer the life-saving overdose-reversal medication Narcan at an “Opioid Overdose Prevention: Narcan Use Training” hosted...

Stranded Coffee: An oasis of blends

Stranded Coffee: An oasis of blends

Naydine De La Fuente, Contributor January 31, 2023

Coffee is one of the most essential and delicious delicacies a college student can enjoy. It is there for comfort during the long tireless nights and provides motivation in the early mornings. San Antonio...

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