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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

Jazz is more alive than ever: Jazz’SAlive historic 40th anniversary

Jazz is more alive than ever: Jazz’SAlive historic 40th anniversary

Juan Manuel Rocha Gómez, Contributor October 3, 2023

Alamo City danced to the sound of jazz for the historic 40th Anniversary of the Jazz’SAlive music festival. The nationally recognized annual event was hosted by the San Antonio Parks Foundation from...

How to live a more sustainable life as a college student

How to live a more sustainable life as a college student

Elizabeth Hope, Contributor October 3, 2023

Can college students live sustainably? A lot of students are very conscious of the mark they are going to leave on this world and believe that certain resources will be taken away from them when they arrive...

10 free apps to make your student life easier

10 free apps to make your student life easier

Chloe Williams, Managing and Social Editor October 3, 2023

Keeping track of your day-to-day life can be difficult, especially as a college student. Thankfully, the digital age has opened the door to many mobile apps with the sole purpose of making your life easier....

Slab Cinema Arthouse: San Antonio’s champion of independent film

Slab Cinema Arthouse: San Antonio’s champion of independent film

Ray Rodriguez, Contributor October 3, 2023

This past week, I attended a screening of “Inland Empire,” a dizzyingly opaque three-hour psycho-thriller nightmare, at Slab Cinema Arthouse, a small theater in the Blue Star Arts Complex in Southtown....

This week in history

This Week in History – Week of Oct. 3

Marcela Montufar Soria, Multimedia Editor October 3, 2023

Find out past events from the days of this week: births, deaths and important moments from all corners of the globe and all eras of history.  Oct. 3, 1985: Space Shuttle Atlantis made its maiden flight.  Atlantis...

Seven things to do in San Antonio this fall

Seven things to do in San Antonio this fall

Kaitlyn Grace, Staff Writer October 3, 2023

After months of severe heat, the fall season is finally upon us. With temperatures slowly cooling off, you might be itching to find activities that get you into the fall mood. From hayrides to haunted...

A masterpiece does not have to make sense

A masterpiece does not have to make sense

Lauren Hernandez, Assistant Arts & Life Editor October 3, 2023

On a dark and dreary night, let Talking Heads show you why enormous suits are the new fashion, why lamps are the best dance partners and why music is created specifically for having a good time.  Forty...

Illustration by (Kara Lee), Photo by Dustin Vickers (Dustin Vickers)

Where to watch the solar eclipse next week

Jessica McLaren, News Editor October 3, 2023

Get ready for a spectacular sight in the sky next week. A rare annular solar eclipse, also known as a “ring of fire,” will be visible in seven states on Saturday, Oct. 14. San Antonio is directly...

Domestic Violence Awareness

Domestic Violence Awareness

Laynie Clark, Editor-in-Chief October 3, 2023

While many think of October as warm fuzzy blankets and rainy weather, others know it as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This month, we celebrate those who survived domestic violence, applaud those who...

‘Bottoms:’ A lesbian knockout

‘Bottoms:’ A lesbian knockout

Laynie Clark, Editor-in-Chief October 3, 2023

        “Can the ugly, untalented gays please report to the principal’s office?” Upon the release of “Bottoms,” a 2023 lesbian comedy, audiences have been...

Rowdy Writes

The last summer – Chapter 3: Connor

Allana Llabres, Assistant Social Media Manager October 3, 2023

I enjoyed the time I spent with Lola, every second of it. She was the first person I had met here, and for whatever reason that meant a lot to me. We instantly clicked, at least I thought we did. I had...

‘Saw X’ slashes through the box office

‘Saw X’ slashes through the box office

Malaki Lingg, Web Editor October 3, 2023

        Imagine waking up disoriented in a foreclosed factory unaware of your exact location. As you try to move, you realize you are strapped to a jerry-rigged machine....

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