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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

Marigolds and Mariposas at Muertos Fest

Marigolds and Mariposas at Muertos Fest

Christopher Delgado, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

Día de los Muertos commemorates the culture existing between the living and the dead. Traditionally, the celebration occurs over two days: Nov. 1 and Nov. 2. This past weekend, Hemisfair Park hosted...

Not so terrifying

Not so terrifying

Malaki Lingg, Arts & Life Editor October 29, 2024

For the past few years, Damien Leone’s “Terrifier” series has been shocking crowds with its visceral gore and creative horror. With “Terrifier 2” upping the ante from Leone’s past works...

Remembering Edward Van Halen four years after his passing

Remembering Edward Van Halen four years after his passing

Logan Martinez, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

When Van Halen lead guitarist Edward Van Halen passed away from cancer in October of 2020, the entire world of rock music seemed to reach a screeching halt. Countless fans and musicians mourned the legendary...

Album review: I Thought I Knew Everything by Sketches

Album review: I Thought I Knew Everything by Sketches

Sarah Quintanilla, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

Experience in full the shoegaze, indie and alternative tremors of “I Thought I Knew Everything” by Sketches. The Felix brothers released their debut album on Oct. 10, featuring members from Mexican...

Punk is back … and it’s in Melbourne

Punk is back … and it’s in Melbourne

Sarah Quintanilla, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

The renaissance of punk in its full essence has been long awaited, so Amy Taylor had to take matters into her own hands. Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, Amyl and the Sniffers released “Cartoon...

Doo-wop to hip hop, this Antique mall’s got it all

Doo-wop to hip hop, this Antique mall’s got it all

Daniel Botello, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

Poised on the corner of East Travis Street and Broadway in historic downtown San Antonio, a building frozen in time transports visitors to a bygone era the minute they lay eyes upon it. Alamo Antique...

Do not wane away from Crescent Moon

Do not wane away from Crescent Moon

Daria Tanase, Staff Photographer October 29, 2024

Crescent Moon, a family-owned business in San Antonio, is best described as a collectibles store. If someone is into antique malls, record shops or thrifting, they are bound to enjoy the space. Walking...

I have a theory that you’d like this coffee

I have a theory that you’d like this coffee

Octavio Flores-Chasnoff, Contributor October 29, 2024

On the busy corner of Nacogdoches and Loop 410, stand four small food trailers on the lot of a former Texaco gas station, which is now dubbed the “Flavor Corner.” Small signs point drivers to a...

Ani, are you okay?

Ani, are you okay?

Christopher Delgado, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

SPOILER WARNING “Anora,” directed by Sean Baker, took the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival in May. It has been in talks for a Best Picture nomination and currently sits at 167 on Letterboxd’s...

Amalia Mesa-Bains: Guadalupe Twinsin Venus Envy, Chapter III: Cihuatlampa,1997; Giclee print; 14 x 36 in.;

Amalia Mesa-Bains’ ‘Archaeology of Memory’

Cora Marie White, Contributor October 29, 2024

“Archaeology of Memory” is an exhibit that is sure to not only entice and excite the viewer’s mind but also their other senses. It is an aromatic, botanical experience showcasing the journeys, hardships...

Celebrating the 13th annual Burton Ball

Celebrating the 13th annual Burton Ball

Meadow Riley, Staff Writer October 22, 2024

From Oct. 18 to Oct. 20, the Wonderland of the Americas mall hosted a celebration full of vendors, artists and costume contests for the 13th annual Burton Ball. With the entire mall filled with stands,...

The VS Fashion Show is back, but not better

The VS Fashion Show is back, but not better

Luna Infante, Interim Marketing Manager October 22, 2024

After six years in the dark, the iconic Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show (VSFS) is back. What used to be one of the events of the year — full of glitter, glam and angels — has made an underwhelming...

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