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

Wendy Barker, UTSA Poet in residence and professor, passes at 80

Wendy Barker, UTSA Poet in residence and professor, passes at 80

Riley Carroll, Arts & Life Editor March 28, 2023

Wendy Bean Barker, a John Ciardi Prize winner, accomplished poet, founder of UTSA’s Creative Writing program and award-winning author, recently passed away at age 80. Barker began her career by teaching...

Beloved San Antonio artist dies at 76

Beloved San Antonio artist dies at 76

Amber Serio, Contributor March 21, 2023

Jesse Treviño, the beloved and acclaimed Mexican-American artist of San Antonio, passed away on Feb. 13 at 76 years old. Treviño was receiving hospice care before his passing, but his cause of death...

UTSA student finds a balance between education and experience

UTSA student finds a balance between education and experience

Mason Hickok, Editor-in-Chief February 14, 2023

As a second-semester freshman in the Film and Media Program at UTSA, Angel Diaz is balancing their education with valuable experience in the film industry. A native of the Westside, Diaz is committed to...

Portrait of Jaden Blango. Courtesy of Jaden Blango

Artist of UTSA: Jaden Blango

Briah Ramos, Staff Writer February 7, 2022

While visiting UTSA’s Gallery 23 in the Fall of 2021, an art piece created by Jaden D. Blango named “Girl with the Head of Fire'' was on display. I was enthralled by the artist's ability to enhance...

Catherine Fiscal posing in front of her sculpture “Are you okay?,” 2020. Photo by Trevor Aranda.

Artist of UTSA: Catherine Fiscal

Saryvette Morales Cádiz, Arts & Life Editor September 21, 2021

Catherine Fiscal (Cat) is a UTSA sophomore majoring in art. Her artistic endeavors at UTSA have led to her sculpture titled, “Are you okay?,” to be showcased in the Brick at Blue Star Complex. Fiscal’s...

Najjar poses with his dog, Mocha. Photo Courtesy of Faisal Najjar

Artists of UTSA: Faisal Najjar

Sofia Garcia, Arts & Life Editor January 28, 2020

Faisal Najjar is a third-year biomedical engineering major who began drawing and painting a year ago. He is a firm believer in the power of art and is passionate about showing viewers that they can surprise...

Photo Courtesy of Emmanuelle Maher

Artist of UTSA: A conversation with SA creative Emmanuelle Maher

Sofia Garcia, Arts & Life Editor January 21, 2020

Emmanuelle Msenior information systems major with acreated visuals for each section of The Paisano. They use art for a creative outlet, activism ation in the works of science fiction writers Katsuhiro...

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