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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

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...

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...

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...

¿Te gusta el jazz?

¿Te gusta el jazz?

Sarah Quintanilla, Contributor October 22, 2024

Without Latino jazz musicians, the world would not be honored with the joy of listening to Latino jazz music, in which they inject their rhythms into the genre and create this unique and danceable blend. The...

A film soon to be lost in time

A film soon to be lost in time

Christopher Delgado, Staff Writer October 22, 2024

The impending doom of time is not something easily confronted. Is there enough of it? When will it run out? John Crowley’s “We Live In Time,” although abundant in tears, seeks to provide the...

The vibrant jazz scene of San Antonio

The vibrant jazz scene of San Antonio

Noah Schwencke, Staff Writer October 22, 2024

In recent weeks, San Antonio has been graced by the Jazz’SAlive Festival and the International Latin Jazz & Arts Festival, showcasing some of the best jazz around. But where can San Antonio locals...

Lineage: The sounds of time passing

Lineage: The sounds of time passing

Sarah Quintanilla, Contributor October 22, 2024

Commotion filled the room before the show last Thursday, Oct. 17. Whispers were replaced with a loud round of applause as the University Choir walked the stage to find their designated spots in their...

I want to listen to ‘MG Ultra’ ‘Until I Die’

I want to listen to ‘MG Ultra’ ‘Until I Die’

Lesley Fuentes, Staff Writer October 22, 2024

Running at 44 minutes and seven seconds, “MG Ultra” knows no bounds. After four years of waiting, the time has finally come to indulge in Machine Girl’s fifth album release. The record starts...

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