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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...

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,...

Marigolds and Mariposas at Muertos Fest

Marigolds and Mariposas at Muertos Fest

Christopher Delgado, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

Día de los Muertos commemorates the culture existing between the living and the dead. Traditionally, the celebration occurs over two days: Nov. 1 and Nov. 2. This past weekend, Hemisfair Park hosted...

People and pollinators alike flood Brackenridge Park

People and pollinators alike flood Brackenridge Park

Noah Schwencke, Staff Writer October 8, 2024

Brackenridge Park was buzzing with activity this past weekend as San Antonio commemorated the ninth annual Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival. Taking place right outside the San Antonio Zoo,...

Tacos, Trivia and Togetherness: Unity in Culture

Tacos, Trivia and Togetherness: Unity in Culture

Christopher Delgado, Staff Writer October 1, 2024

Tacos and pan dulce for Saturday breakfast is the perfect way to ensure everyone is having a good time. This past weekend, Opportunity Home hosted Unity in Culture: A Hispanic Heritage Community Fest...

What is going on this Hispanic Heritage Month?

What is going on this Hispanic Heritage Month?

Daria Tanase, Contributor September 17, 2024

Hispanic Heritage Month is a nationwide holiday that takes place from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. The month focuses on highlighting Latino and Hispanic-American culture. This in part is to celebrate Mexico’s...

Practicing commitment during the month of tranquility

Practicing commitment during the month of tranquility

Ruben Solis, Graphic Artist April 9, 2024

In March, the new moon starts Ramadan, and for one month, over a billion people use these 30 days to reflect and set goals for the rest of the year. It is important to recognize the purpose of this month....

The history of Women’s History Month

The history of Women’s History Month

Elizabeth Hope, Staff Writer March 19, 2024

Women’s History Month celebrates and recognizes the incredible achievements made by women in the past, present and future. Women are often overlooked, undermined and unappreciated. The goal is to honor...

A pouring success

A pouring success

Kelsey Zientek, Contributor March 5, 2024

On March 2, San Antonio’s 11th Annual “Coffee Festival” decorated the grounds of Travis Park with coffee, sunlight and anticipation as a line of attendees enveloped the perimeter. Coffee enthusiasts...

The celebration of diversity through creativity

The celebration of diversity through creativity

Elizabeth Hope, Staff Writer March 5, 2024

For over 75 years, the Carver Community Cultural Center has been serving the Eastside of San Antonio. The mission of the Carver Community Cultural Center is to “celebrate the diverse cultures of our...

UTSA celebrates fifth Journée de la Francophonie

UTSA celebrates fifth Journée de la Francophonie

Juan Manuel Rocha Gómez, Contributor February 27, 2024

On Feb. 24, 2024, UTSA celebrated its fifth annual Journée de la Francophonie, a celebration of the French language in all its variations and the diverse cultures of its speakers. The event aims to foster...

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