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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...

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 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...

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...

There is more man than wolf in ‘Wolf Man’

There is more man than wolf in ‘Wolf Man’

Ezequiel Pena, Staff Writer January 28, 2025

The werewolf has been a staple of the horror genre for nearly as long as the genre has existed. It arguably becomes even more iconic with the image of an anthropomorphic wolf howling at the moon, used...

Wicked review: a rainbow connection

Wicked review: a rainbow connection

Christopher Delgado, Staff Writer November 26, 2024

Spoiler warning: This article discusses spoilers for “Wicked Part 1”   “Wicked” is not a perfect film. The film runs into many of the pitfalls found in modern blockbusters. There...

MF DOOM: MM…FOOD 20th anniversary

MF DOOM: MM…FOOD 20th anniversary

Marisela Cruz, Staff Writer November 26, 2024

Twenty years ago, MF DOOM provided a decadent album with 'MM...FOOD,' leaving an everlasting impact since its release. It is crazy to think most people in college today are the same age as DOOM’s fifth...

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