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

Go for a drink without breaking the bank

Go for a drink without breaking the bank

Armin Suljovic, Assistant Photo Editor April 23, 2024

Happy hour is a college student’s paradise. This list may be of help to anyone of age looking for a good time on a budget. The bars listed will be near UTSA’s main campus, focusing on drinks and food...

Downtown San Antonio’s most affordable, best-rated housing

Downtown San Antonio’s most affordable, best-rated housing

Riley Carroll, Arts & Life Editor February 27, 2024

Calling all UTSA Downtown students, The Paisano has not forgotten about you. Last week’s edition to Spare Change covered Northwest San Antonio’s best-ranked living under $1,000, but we are switching...

Northwest San Antonio’s best-ranked living under $1,000

Northwest San Antonio’s best-ranked living under $1,000

Riley Carroll, Arts & Life Editor February 20, 2024

On-campus dorms, off-campus student apartments and even rental home costs are skyrocketing. While San Antonio’s cost of living is nowhere close to the mini California prices that Austin suffers from,...

How to prepare your wallet for post-grad

How to prepare your wallet for post-grad

Chloe Williams, Managing Editor February 13, 2024

Embarking on post-college life is both exhilarating and challenging. Navigating job hunting, student loan payments and handling life changes can be mentally and financially taxing. If you feel stressed...

Cheap Valentine’s Day gifts for your partner

Cheap Valentine’s Day gifts for your partner

Chloe Williams, Managing Editor February 6, 2024

Valentine’s is a day of appreciation and celebration of love, but it can also break the bank. The 2024 predicted Valentine’s spending in the U.S. is just under $26 billion, but giving gifts to your...

Free ways to enjoy art in San Antonio

Free ways to enjoy art in San Antonio

Chloe Williams, Managing Editor January 30, 2024

Since its founding in 1718, San Antonio has embodied hope, resilience and a vibrant culture. Because of these characteristics and the people who symbolize them, it is no wonder Mission City is ranked number...

A guide to campus meal deals

A guide to campus meal deals

Chloe Williams, Managing Editor January 23, 2024

Food on campus can be expensive, with a Chick-fil-A sandwich, fries and lemonade adding up to over $10. Luckily, almost every spot on campus offers a campus meal deal. This meal deal is $7.65 across all...

Cheap ways to celebrate the holidays

Cheap ways to celebrate the holidays

Chloe Williams, Managing and Social editor November 21, 2023

With the end of the semester less than 20 days away, it is time to start thinking about your holiday bucket list. Despite most of our budgets going to gifts each holiday season, it is still important to...

Inexpensive gifts for the holidays

Inexpensive gifts for the holidays

Chloe Williams, Managing and Social Editor November 14, 2023

The temperature is dropping, holiday decorations are filling stores and Mariah Carey is preparing to take over the top charts again. With this coming holiday season, it is never too early to start preparing...

Host a memorable and inexpensive Friendsgiving

Host a memorable and inexpensive Friendsgiving

Chloe Williams, Social and Managing Editor November 7, 2023

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, and while this time is often spent with family, it is also an opportunity to appreciate and recognize your friends. Join us as we share tips and tricks on how to host...

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,...

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...

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