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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

‘Transformers One:’ The franchise magnum opus

‘Transformers One:’ The franchise magnum opus

Ezequiel Pena, Staff Writer September 24, 2024

There is always something exceptional about stories that start as silly cash grabs. Never meant to be taken seriously, only for them to take root in pop culture slowly, and ultimately become the stories...

Shoegaze band release freshman album

Shoegaze band release freshman album

Hannah Haffke September 24, 2024

Emerging during the pandemic in 2020, the band Julie seized the ears of many art rock listeners with their shadowy debut single, “flutter.” The trio has since released several other singles and...

This film will leave you with ‘Whiplash’

This film will leave you with ‘Whiplash’

Malaki Lingg, Arts & Life Editor September 24, 2024

On Oct. 15, 2014, Damien Chazelle released “Whiplash,” starring Miles Teller and J.K Simmons. For its tenth anniversary, the film is having a limited re-release in theaters nationwide. “Whiplash”...

‘Blink Twice’ will make you blink twice

‘Blink Twice’ will make you blink twice

Hanien Abdelmoneim, Contributor September 17, 2024

Zoe Kravitz’s directorial debut “Blink Twice” hit theaters Aug. 23 and has proved to be one of the most interesting movies of 2024 thus far. This exceptionally well-done psychological thriller...

I ‘Dare’ you to listen to this album

I ‘Dare’ you to listen to this album

Malaki Lingg, Arts & Life Editor September 17, 2024

All summer, Charli XCX has been ruling the club scene with her harsh green club pop record “Brat.” Her synth-pop, acid and EBM inspired record took the internet by storm with its June 7 release; for...

Tim Burton is back, and with him is Betelgeuse

Tim Burton is back, and with him is Betelgeuse

Ezequiel Pena, Staff Writer September 10, 2024

It has been 36 years since the release of the original Beetlejuice back in 1988. Since then, Tim Burton has made some hits here and there. More or less, for the past twenty years, it seems that Disney...

Please, please, please keep playing ‘Short n’ Sweet’

Please, please, please keep playing ‘Short n’ Sweet’

Luna Infante, Staff Writer September 10, 2024

Pop’s new ‘it girl’ Sabrina Carpenter has officially released her latest album, “Short n’ Sweet.” Debuting on Aug. 23, this album was the final splash mainstream pop needed as summer came...

The five best and five worst films of the summer

The five best and five worst films of the summer

Ray Rodriguez, Staff Writer September 3, 2024

In a summer oscillating between historic highs and shattering lows, several notable films were released into what will hopefully be the beginning of a new era in cinema. In eight months, we were graced...

Slacker rock band releases seventh album

Slacker rock band releases seventh album

Malaki Lingg, Arts & Life Editor September 3, 2024

Deep in the 90’s Duster pioneered a sound that established them as legends in the slowcore genre. Producing their own music on vintage equipment and 8-track cassette recorders, they established themselves...

Taylor Swift’s new album provides double the entertainment

Taylor Swift’s new album provides double the entertainment

Jenna Taylor, Magazine Editor April 23, 2024

Taylor Swift shocked the internet with her ground-breaking double album “The Tortured Poets Department” (TTPD). Swift dropped the first 16 songs off of TTPD at midnight Eastern Time on Friday, April...

Let’s get freaky

Let’s get freaky

Lesley Fuentes, Staff Writer April 23, 2024

    In need of new explosive songs to soundtrack your daily activities? Look no further because today is your lucky day. After two long years, Machine Girl has cooked up three new tracks...

Finding Heaven with Conan Gray

Finding Heaven with Conan Gray

Naydine De La Fuente, Copyediting Coordinator April 23, 2024

After waiting for two years, alternative pop star Conan Gray, known for his top hits “Maniac” and “Heather,” has recently released his third anticipated studio album, “Found Heaven.” Gray ventures...

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