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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

Knockin’ on Heaven's Door

Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door

Valentina Quintanilla, Contributor November 12, 2024

Comparing both religion and Jar Jar Binks in the same sentence might sound like an odd combination, yet Scott Beck and Bryan Wood’s “Heretic” does just that. A24 once again brings some of the...

A 'Cure' for the 'Lost World'

A ‘Cure’ for the ‘Lost World’

Hannah Haffke, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

On Nov. 1, The Cure came out with their first album in 16 years, “Songs Of A Lost World.” The LP is the band’s first number one album in the UK since “Wish” in 1992. Spanning 49 minutes over...

The end of an era for Local Natives

The end of an era for Local Natives

Noah Schwencke, Staff Writer November 11, 2024

  Expecting concert-goers lined St. Mary’s St. on Thursday evening, waiting in anticipation. The classic letter board above the entry read “Local Natives - Time Will Wait For No One...

Indie Fall or Brataum?

Indie Fall or Brataum?

Christopher Delgado, Staff Writer November 5, 2024

Charli XCX’s “Brat” garnered tons of buzz when released. The album generated a movement across social media platforms known as “brat summer.” The word dominated news outlets after Charli...

‘Venom: The Last Dance,’ hopefully

‘Venom: The Last Dance,’ hopefully

Valentina Quintanilla, Contributor November 5, 2024

The empty auditorium could have been a sign of how exhaustive “Venom: The Last Dance” was going to be. One of Marvel's favorite anti-heroes returns for the last part of the “Venom” trilogy,...

A disappointing horror season

A disappointing horror season

Christopher Delgado, Staff Writer November 5, 2024

With Halloween bringing October to a close, it is time to take a look back at recent horror films. If one still craves a fright, there are plenty of upcoming horror films to look forward to. Easily...

Get a Greep!

Get a Greep!

Sarah Quintanilla, Staff Writer November 5, 2024

For a debut album, Geordie Greep does more than a mind-blowing job. Describing what Black Midi’s ex-vocalist did in “The New Sound” is a hard task. It is a fresh take on experimental rock, ...

‘The Night the Zombies Came’ and ate The Pixies

‘The Night the Zombies Came’ and ate The Pixies

Sarah Quintanilla, Staff Writer November 5, 2024

The Pixies underwhelmed in their new release, “The Night The Zombies Came.” The album brings soft rock and tired vocals into a heard-before mix. As a disclaimer, it is not a comparison to their...

Down in the Juban District

Down in the Juban District

Noah Hernandez, Staff Writer November 3, 2024

An LED sign with the words “Thank You Ginger Root” and “Retro Pop Princess” stood on an expectant stage, while the crowds waited in casual anticipation. The Aztec Gods of the beautiful...

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...

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...

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