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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

Tradition reigns supreme at Fiesta Fiesta

Tradition reigns supreme at Fiesta Fiesta

Christopher Delgado, Copyediting Coordinator April 29, 2025

Lines of attendees form behind vendors doing giveaways as the Fort Sam 323d Army Band’s “35 to Nowhere” reverberates throughout the air. Festivalgoers adorning fiesta medals, comically large...

Fiesta’s 50 years of fine arts

Fiesta’s 50 years of fine arts

Sofia Mejia, Magazine Editor April 29, 2025

Fiesta is officially underway, with the annual Fiesta Arts Fair celebrating its 50th year this past Saturday. At the fundraising event supporting UTSA arts, the city of San Antonio “partied with...

Austin Psych Fest brings Dinosaur Jr., Strfkr and more

Austin Psych Fest brings Dinosaur Jr., Strfkr and more

Christopher Delgado, Copyediting Coordinator April 10, 2025

The Austin Psych Fest returns for its third year at the Far Out Lounge, at 8504 South Congress Ave., Austin, TX, on April 25-27. The festival kicks off with preshows on Thursday, April 24. Etran...

Literature and art dominate San Antonio’s heritage

Literature and art dominate San Antonio’s heritage

Christopher Delgado, Copyediting Coordinator April 8, 2025

The Novel Ideas Book Fair returns to the Contemporary at Blue Star. The fair showcases local publishers, writers and artists while allowing for a chance to engage in conversations about community,...

Otaku fest unites through art, food and performance

Otaku fest unites through art, food and performance

Olivia Llitares, 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....

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