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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

‘Cultural Bounty’: exploring time and space

‘Cultural Bounty’: exploring time and space

Christopher Delgado, Contributor September 17, 2024

One is meant to have a conversation with art. Memories will be invoked. Biases will be shattered. A constant swirl of ideas surrounds the atmosphere of an art exhibit. Space continuously isolates and...

Marc Guillen’s ‘Of Cloaks and Daggers’: A Musical Narrative

Marc Guillen’s ‘Of Cloaks and Daggers’: A Musical Narrative

Christopher Delgado, Contributor September 10, 2024

Movie soundtracks have become a staple of popular culture. A single note from the iconic “Indiana Jones” theme elicits adventure, while a piano key from Justin Hurwitz’s “Epilogue” forms tears...

Hop on over to "Huntopia"

Hop on over to “Huntopia”

Samantha Ysaguirre, Staff Writer September 3, 2024

Full of wonder and awe, life-size sculptures of bunnies fill the "Huntopia" exhibit open from May 4 through Nov. 3. Guests can park for free at the Garden's on-site parking, check in at the entrance and...

A24 x UTSA screen ‘Sing Sing’ early

A24 x UTSA screen ‘Sing Sing’ early

Armin Suljovic, Assistant Photo Editor April 23, 2024

Independent production company A24 collaborated with UTSA’s film and media program to allow students to watch the entertainment company’s unreleased film “Sing Sing,” this past Wednesday. Award-winning...

La vie en film

La vie en film

Faith Kouadio, Staff Writer April 9, 2024

Although San Antonio has a lot of history to showcase, it may still be surprising to discover its influence on film history. In the early days, French director Gaston Méliès briefly settled in the city...

‘El Gato con Botas’ purr-fectly charms

‘El Gato con Botas’ purr-fectly charms

Maria Wence, Staff Writer March 26, 2024

The recent production of “El Gato con Botas” provides an operatic twist to the infamous Spanish feline movie, “Puss in Boots.” Presented by the UTSA Lyric Theater and written by Xavier Montsalvatge,...

An exhibit to explore

An exhibit to explore

Samantha Ysaguirre, Staff Writer March 19, 2024

Located at the Blue Star Arts Complex, an exhibit titled “This Ship is Sailing” features various local artists who work with contemporary surrealist art with intense undercurrent connections surrounding...

Enter ‘The Age of Armor’

Enter ‘The Age of Armor’

Malaki Lingg, Web Editor March 6, 2024

On Feb. 16, the San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA) unveiled its new exhibit in the Crowden Gallery, “The Age of Armor: Treasures from the Higgins Armory Collection at the Worcester Art Museum.”  The...

All about achievement

All about achievement

Lauren Hernandez, Assistant Arts & Life Editor March 5, 2024

The UTSA Orchestra delivered a chilling, thrilling and heartstopping performance, as always, at their latest “Concerto and Aria Winners Concert.”  A concert like this is always drastically...

A passing of the torch and a mallet

A passing of the torch and a mallet

James Haddock, Contributor March 5, 2024

To kick off the start of Contemporary Art Month in San Antonio, the Contemporary at Blue Star Gallery hosted an event on March 1, where they debuted two new exhibitions.  In front of the steps...

Sprinkling sparkles and sass across San Antonio

Sprinkling sparkles and sass across San Antonio

Riley Carroll, Arts & Life Editor February 27, 2024

From the colorful chaos of the psychedelic ‘70s to the whimsy of vintage Barbie, San Antonio-based artist Megz, known as @megznglitter on social media, is a vibrant force in the local art scene. With...

Unveiling visions at the McNay

Unveiling visions at the McNay

Naydine De La Fuente, Copyediting Coordinator February 27, 2024

​With a chorus of voices echoing through its halls, the McNay Art Museum’s latest exhibit, “Prints by Contemporary Black Artists,” is a powerful tribute to Black artists’ ongoing legacy and significant...

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