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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

Vintage drip is only a short trip away at Rag Parlor

Vintage drip is only a short trip away at Rag Parlor

Sofia Mejia, Magazine Editor April 22, 2025

Strolling up to the local thrift stores, scouring the racks and finding a vintage piece is the highlight of any thrift trip. However, this moment of joy is getting increasingly rare with the influx...

House of Monsters is a shrine to all things scary

House of Monsters is a shrine to all things scary

Kara Lee, Graphic Editor April 15, 2025

House of Monsters has quickly become San Antonio’s go-to destination for horror enthusiasts. As the official home of Famous Monsters of Filmland, the shop offers an extensive selection of horror-inspired...

San Antonio’s haven for music lovers

San Antonio’s haven for music lovers

Kara Lee, Graphic Editor April 8, 2025

Robot Monsters Guitars has been a go-to destination for musicians and music enthusiasts since 2008, located at 609 E Dewey Pl. San Antonio, TX 78212. Co-owner Joe Cutthroat, who started the business...

Propaganda Palace, a primitive pop culture paradise

Propaganda Palace, a primitive pop culture paradise

Olivia Llitares, Contributor April 1, 2025

North of downtown San Antonio, located about 25 minutes from UTSA, holds a hidden gem for anyone looking to take a short trip back in time. Propaganda Palace, as the owner A.J Martinez says, holds “the...

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...

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...

A true diamond in the rough

A true diamond in the rough

Cora Marie White, Staff Writer January 28, 2025

Located roughly 20 minutes away from UTSA’s Main Campus at Castle Creek Village stands a small store full of hidden treasures. Owned by the lovely couple Shawn and Sandra Pickell, Diamond in the...

The record store miracle

The record store miracle

Noah Schwencke, Staff Writer November 26, 2024

San Antonio is home to a healthy helping of record stores, but none are like Music Connection. This record store boasts a wide variety of media beyond vinyl — such as cassettes, VHS, CDs and 45s....

A coffee shop worth the headline

A coffee shop worth the headline

Maria Wence, Staff Writer November 26, 2024

What started off as a question — “What do we want to do with our lives?” — during an afternoon walk in January 2023 evolved into a vision. Owners DezArey “Dez” Rodriguez and Page Pressley...

The comic shop San Antonio deserves

The comic shop San Antonio deserves

Christopher Delgado, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

The Evans location of Gotham Newsstand closed down after six and a half years of business. The comic book shop, owned by Peter Hensel, has officially moved to 10109 Broadway St. The switch comes at...

What’s up with What’s Brewing?

What’s up with What’s Brewing?

Daria Tanase, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

Located 20 minutes from the UTSA Main Campus, What’s Brewing is a local San Antonio business putting their own unique spin on the everyday coffee shop. They house over 50 pinball machines that visitors...

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