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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

Remembering loved ones

Remembering loved ones

Lauren Hernandez, Assistant Arts & Life Editor November 6, 2023

This past week, UTSA students celebrated their culture and loved ones for Día de los Muertos.  Día de los Muertos, which translates to Day of the Dead, can be traced back to pre-colonial Mexico....

Curious collections: Discover vintage and vinyl in one spot

Curious collections: Discover vintage and vinyl in one spot

Nichole Martinez, Contributor November 6, 2023

Filled with treasures and vinyl, the family-owned business Crescent Moon Music & Collectibles has something for everyone. Owners Martha and Bryan Nagel had the idea of opening a record store but...

Celebrating National Cat Day

Celebrating National Cat Day

Jenna Taylor, Magazine Editor October 31, 2023

National Cat Day occurred this past Sunday, Oct. 29, as a way for America to not only celebrate their pet cats and kittens but also to promote the adoption of cats. The Paisano received many submissions...

UTSA’s favorite horror films

UTSA’s favorite horror films

Ray Rodriguez, Staff Writer October 31, 2023

This past Thursday, The Paisano’s multimedia team went out to ask the UTSA student body some questions about their favorite horror films in honor of the Halloween season. We asked a few simple questions:...

Interesting classes to take in Spring 2024

Interesting classes to take in Spring 2024

Marcela Montufar Soria, Multimedia Editor October 31, 2023

Not sure how to fill your schedule next semester? Looking to expand your horizons beyond your major? Here is a list of interesting classes available for registration in Spring 2024.  NDRB 1033: Drugs...

Experience the spooky side of San Antonio

Experience the spooky side of San Antonio

Chloe Williams, Managing and Social Editor October 31, 2023

With a city as old as San Antonio, there are bound to be some skeletons in the closet. The city was founded on May 1, 1718, when a Spanish expedition from Mexico established the Mission San Antonio...

8 low-budget Halloween costumes

8 low-budget Halloween costumes

Kaitlyn J. Grace, Staff Writer October 24, 2023

The temperatures are dropping, the leaves are changing colors and Halloween is right around the corner. It is the perfect time to pin down that perfect Halloween costume. However, for college students,...

Creativity meets coffee

Creativity meets coffee

Nichole Martinez, Contributor October 24, 2023

Offering more than a cup of coffee, Curator Coffee, located on the northeast side of San Antonio, also serves as a gallery with ceramics on display from local artists. Yuli Chang, owner and ceramicist,...

Who let the dogs out?

Who let the dogs out?

Kelsey Zientek, Contributor October 17, 2023

On Oct. 14, San Antonio’s “Puptopia Festival” rolled into downtown and was held at Travis Park. Dogs of all breeds, shapes and sizes came to experience “the Disneyland for dogs.” The Puptopia...

Student apartment prices for next school year

Student apartment prices for next school year

Chloe Williams, Social and Managing Editor October 17, 2023

If you like to prepare in advance — and secure the lowest price possible — then leasing season is approaching. Earlier this month, most apartment complexes serving UTSA students released their pricing...

Resistance and Resilience

Resistance and Resilience

Naydine De La Fuente, Staff Writer October 11, 2023

“We were not even supposed to be here, but look at us now,” said Matilde Torres, a member of the Native American Church and a speaker at the Indigenous People’s Day celebration in Brackenridge...

Tattoo shops celebrate Friday the 13th

Tattoo shops celebrate Friday the 13th

Nichole Martinez, Contributor October 11, 2023

Friday the 13th is right around the corner, and tattoo shops have decided to host events to celebrate. Each event will occur this Friday, with some lasting as long as 24 hours. In addition to the tattoo...

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