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

Some may question why countries are taking what would call the symbolic step of banning Russian athletes from competition. It is more than just a symbolic step, however, sports has long been used as a tool to legitimize the agendas of authoritarian regimes and improve their national image, by denying Russia the stage to push that agenda, we deny them the opportunity to ever justify their actions.

War on a different field

Sanne Peek, Graphic Designer March 8, 2022

On Feb. 24 the Russian military launched an invasion into the sovereign land of Ukraine in attempts to take over the country and claim it as their own. Belarus, denoted as “the other aggressor in this...

UTSA men’s golf turns in eighth place performance at Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate

UTSA men’s golf turns in eighth place performance at Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate

Ryder Martin, Sports Editor March 8, 2022

The UTSA men’s golf team returned to action for their second tournament of the year this past week from March 2-4 at the Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate. Facing off against a field of 19 other teams,...

Women’s basketball to compete in C-USA Tournament

Women’s basketball to compete in C-USA Tournament

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor March 8, 2022

The UTSA women’s basketball team (6-22, 3-14 C-USA) concluded their regular season play with a pair of conference games in preparation for the Conference USA Tournament from March 8-12. The Roadrunners...

Christian Tucker squares up for a three-pointer on Thursday against North Texas. Tucker is averaging 3.6 points off the bench this season.

Entering the C-USA tournament on a high-note

Luke Lawhorn, Assistant Sports Editor March 8, 2022

The UTSA men’s basketball team (10-21, 3-15 C-USA) came into the game amidst another slump, going 1-6 in conference play during the month of February. With the last two games of the regular season being...

Paisano Poll: International Women’s Day

To celebrate International Women's Day, we interviewed students about what makes them feel empowered. Watch to learn what they find inspiring, who they view as their female role model, and who they shout...

Flipping the Bird-Episode 13

Kaitlyn Rosas, Ryder Martin, and Luke Lawhorn March 6, 2022

Ryder Martin and Luke Lawhorn return to discuss a busy week of sports including UTSA baseball's upset over #2 Stanford, UTSA softball's continued struggles, the latest on UTSA tennis and debate the latest...

UTSA Celebrates Women’s History Month

Kaitlyn Rosas, Multimedia Editor March 4, 2022

UTSA has a full lineup of events commemorating Women’s History Month. Check out the video to learn more about how you too can learn more through book talks and virtual discussions. Also, how you can...

UTSA baseball vs Seattle

UTSA baseball vs Seattle

Ellyson Ortega and Dalton Hartmann March 3, 2022

To read coverage of the game, click here.

Paisano Poll: Students Cast their Ballots for the Primary Election

Marcela Montufar Soria, Assistant Multimedia Editor March 1, 2022

The Paisano talks to students to gather their thoughts on the primary elections. Let’s see what students have to say about the fairness of the electoral college, if they vote, and why they chose to cast...

Flipping the Bird- Episode 12

Kaitlyn Rosas, Ryder Martin, and Luke Lawhorn February 27, 2022

Flipping the Bird returns for another week of discussion surrounding UTSA sports! Join Ryder Martin and Luke Lawhorn as they break down the latest news and results surrounding the UTSA men's basketball,...

Early Voting Available on Campus & Applications Open for Two New COEHD Programs

Kaitlyn Rosas, Multimedia Editor February 25, 2022

Early voting is available on campus and the UTSA College of Education and Human Development has announced the addition of a brand new Ph.D. and master's program. Follow us on social media! Instagram:...

Photos from the Black Cowboys: An American Story exhibit at the Witte Museum

Photos from the ‘Black Cowboys: An American Story’ exhibit at the Witte Museum

Mason Hickok, Web Editor February 23, 2022

Additional photography from the exhibit at the Witte Museum. To read the story, click here. Photos by Mason Hickok. All credit to the team from the Witte Museum.

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