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UTSA students mourn the loss of Chap Cat

UTSA students mourn the loss of Chap Cat

Daria Tanase, Staff Writer March 18, 2025

Harry, Chaparral Villages’ community cat most commonly referred to as “Chap Cat,” went missing in December of 2024 and has not been seen past then. Since his disappearance, the Roadrunner Cat Coalition...

Student screenwriters meet their mentors

Student screenwriters meet their mentors

Marisela Cruz, Assistant News Editor March 18, 2025

UTSA’s film program hosted its second official Screenwriters Spring Break this past week. Five Hollywood screenwriters attended the workshop: John Herrera, Nina Fiore, Tian Jun Gu, Brandon James...

Come write for the ‘Y’all Write’ contest

Come write for the ‘Y’all Write’ contest

Marisela Cruz, Assistant News Editor March 4, 2025

In celebration of Texas Independence Day, the Texas Authors Museum and Institute of History is presenting its first “Y’all Write” program this March. In anticipation of the institute's 10th anniversary,...

Explore ‘Animal Defenses’ at the Witte Museum

Explore ‘Animal Defenses’ at the Witte Museum

Kara Lee, Graphics Editor March 4, 2025

The Witte Museum’s latest exhibit, “Staying Alive: Animal Defenses,” takes visitors on an exciting journey into the wild, exploring the fascinating survival strategies of animals in the natural...

Still working on finding the right wavelength

Still working on finding the right wavelength

Christopher Delgado, Copyediting Coordinator March 4, 2025

Surviving a car crash is not an easy feat. For Brainwave Records, it was just another bump in the road in owner Ryan McKnight’s quest to share his love of music. McKnight began his record collection...

Spacetone Music: The tone everyone is chasing

Spacetone Music: The tone everyone is chasing

Logan Martinez, Staff Writer February 25, 2025

As corporate guitar stores –— such as Guitar Center and Sweetwater ––– continue to rise, the once beloved local guitar shop has become nearly extinct. With only a handful of said shops remaining...

Otaku fest unites through art, food and performance

Otaku fest unites through art, food and performance

Olivia Literas, Contributor February 25, 2025

Festival fanatics from all around stormed Wonderland of the Americas mall to celebrate the Year of the Snake by enjoying cultural cuisine, live performances, dozens of vendors and more. The sounds...

You can’t put a price on love

You can’t put a price on love

Marisela Cruz, Assistant News Editor February 18, 2025

Partners arrive hand in hand, walking up the steps of the Bexar County Courthouse, reminiscing on the time they have been together, which has led them to this moment. Love is what makes life divine,...

Over the moon for the Mercury Project

Over the moon for the Mercury Project

Daria Tanase, Staff Writer February 11, 2025

Mercury Project is a contemporary art building in the Southtown Arts District of San Antonio founded by Antonia Richardson and Warren Borror in 2013. The two wanted a workplace that would foster creativity...

Lingering lingos from the year 2000

Lingering lingos from the year 2000

Christopher Delgado, Staff Writer February 4, 2025

In the year 2000, Professor Drinka and students within the linguistics department created a time capsule for words and dialects they predicted would become part of the U.S. jargon in 2025. On Jan....

The good times keep rolling at SA’s Asian New Year Festival

The good times keep rolling at SA’s Asian New Year Festival

Khoi Nguyen, Staff Writer February 4, 2025

Lions draped in red, silver and gold danced with such uncanny grace it was hard to think underneath were two separate heads and bodies. Martial artists moved in junction with their swords and staves,...

Close and quick, the perfect way to start the morning

Close and quick, the perfect way to start the morning

Meadow Riley, Staff Writer January 28, 2025

A mere 10 minutes away from UTSA’s Main Campus, a cozy coffee bar with a unique back story serves frequent customers and caffeine lovers. Thirty Grind Coffee Bar, located in the Paseo Residences...

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