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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

Are you feeling emo this Valentine’s?

Are you feeling emo this Valentine’s?

Malaki Lingg, Arts & Life Editor February 4, 2025

  As time goes on, old trends tend to repeat themselves. A decade ago, the nineties were having their renaissance, and more recently, the Y2K aesthetic has made an overwhelming resurgence...

It’s just one of them days

It’s just one of them days

Hanien Abdelmoneim, Contributor February 4, 2025

“One of Them Days,” directed by Lawerence Lamont, hit theaters Jan. 17, and it proves itself to be a staple of the comedy genre. This film depends on the heartwarming chemistry between the two...

Te Amo También

Te Amo También

Rylan Renteria, Staff Writer February 4, 2025

“Rasquachismo,” was first coined by Dr. Tomás Ybarra-Frausto in 1989 for an exhibit organized by a Chicano artist group in Phoenix, Arizona. The term was created in an attempt to reclaim the word...

America’s better man would be a cop

America’s better man would be a cop

Christopher Delgado, Staff Writer February 4, 2025

Based on Dav Pilkey’s beloved comic book series, Dreamworks Animation’s “Dog Man,” released on Jan. 31, brings the horrific story of a half-man, half-dog cop to the silver screen with versatile...

Companion? More like Compainion

Companion? More like Compainion

Alois White, Contributor February 4, 2025

“Companion,” written and directed by Drew Hancock, delivers an ever-so-relevant commentary on artificial intelligence, misogyny and the complexity of abusive relationships. Released on Jan....

The Goddess Triptych Reunited: feminine beauty and the art of a body

The Goddess Triptych Reunited: feminine beauty and the art of a body

Cora Marie White, Staff Writer February 4, 2025

The Goddess Triptych Reunited is a three-piece collection by Angel Rodriguez-Diaz that explores the female body and seeks to paint sexuality, fertility and femininity in a different light than what...

The end of The Weeknd

The end of The Weeknd

Armin Suljovic, Photo Editor February 4, 2025

Abel Tesfaye, better known as The Weeknd, is retiring his famous moniker with “Hurry Up Tomorrow,” the third and final chapter of his 2020s trilogy composed of “After Hours” and “Dawn FM.”...

“The Human Fear” of being uninteresting

“The Human Fear” of being uninteresting

Sarah Quintanilla, Staff Writer January 28, 2025

Seven years have passed since indie-rock legend Franz Ferdinand released an album. Reappearing this year with the utterly disappointing “The Human Fear,” they attract what they fear the...

Should you really believe this?

Should you really believe this?

Christopher Delgado, Staff Writer January 28, 2025

On display in the UTSA Main Art Gallery from Jan. 22-Feb. 28 is “Do you really believe that?” — a travelling exhibit dedicated to Frances Colpitt following her death in 2022. Colpitt, who holds...

A ‘Perverts’ guide to Ethel Cain

A ‘Perverts’ guide to Ethel Cain

Lainey Pennock, Contributor January 28, 2025

Ethel Cain, who was predicted to become the new face of alt-indie, defied all expectations with her latest release, “Perverts.” Fully produced and mixed under her real name, Hayden Anhedönia,...

Bad Bunny’s love letter to Puerto Rico

Bad Bunny’s love letter to Puerto Rico

Marisela Cruz, Staff Writer January 28, 2025

“DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS,” Bad Bunny’s sixth studio album released on Jan. 5, is filled with Boricua Pride — paying tribute to the musical history of Puerto Rico while bringing together his signature...

‘Nickel Boys’: Spirits of America

‘Nickel Boys’: Spirits of America

.Christopher Delgado, Staff Writer January 28, 2025

RaMell Ross’ “Nickel Boys” expanded its release to San Antonio on Jan. 23. The two-time Academy Award nominated film, based on Colson Whitehead’s novel of the same name, follows the friendship...

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