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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

The tumultuous GWEEBFEST III

The tumultuous GWEEBFEST III

Hannah Haffke, Contributor October 15, 2024

This weekend, hundreds of hardcore music fans flooded to a baseball field in South San Antonio for the third annual Gweebfest. With an expansive lot of free parking and a jaw-dropping lineup featuring...

This pumpkin patch is the perfect place to take pictures

This pumpkin patch is the perfect place to take pictures

Sarah Quintanilla, Contributor October 15, 2024

Nothing says autumn better than the sight of pumpkins, surrounded by the leaves falling from the trees as a sign of a changing season. What is better than to acknowledge this passage of time with a pumpkin...

A travesty snub for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

A travesty snub for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Logan Martinez, Staff Writer October 15, 2024

Announcing their 2024 slate of inductees, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has once again stirred up controversy within the music world. Though some fans have made a point to condemn the artists being enshrined,...

Mexican Slum Rats and other rodents

Mexican Slum Rats and other rodents

Sarah Quintanilla, Contributor October 15, 2024

Absolutely unbelievable. On Saturday, Mexican Slum Rats with supporting acts En Paz, Israel’s Arcade and Winona Forever played at Paper Tiger, bringing the most staggering show to the venue. The...

The International Latin Jazz & Arts Festival takes San Antonio

The International Latin Jazz & Arts Festival takes San Antonio

Meadow Riley, Contributor October 14, 2024

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, UTSA’s Downtown Campus has sponsored a festival showcasing a variety of cultural Latin festivities, including music, dancing and vendors. Jazz performances...

Austin City Limits pushes sustainability

Austin City Limits pushes sustainability

Jaylee Paredes, Contributor October 8, 2024

ACL is committed to sustainability every year, and this year it is partnering with the Reverbs Music Decarbonization Project to power the IHG Hotels & Resorts stage, solely on a hybrid battery system....

Caffeine and tunes at The Spin Coffee and Vinyl

Caffeine and tunes at The Spin Coffee and Vinyl

Christopher Delgado, Staff Writer October 8, 2024

From Bob Dylan’s “One More Cup of Coffee” to Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso,” coffee and music have had a plentiful relationship. It makes sense to open a coffee shop centered around music,...

Eight-legged marvels:

Eight-legged marvels:

Analiyah Olivarez, Contributor October 8, 2024

The Witte Museum is hosting a crawling exhibition from Sept. 28 through Jan. 5: “Spiders: From Fear to Fasciation.” This fascinating exhibition is presented by Mary West and Richard Traylor, funded...

Joker takes the stage and disappoints

Joker takes the stage and disappoints

Ezequiel Pena, Staff Writer October 8, 2024

Director Todd Phillips and actor Joaquin Phoenix return to bring one more chapter to the iconic story of the first Joker film but with a splash of musical sequences added to the mix. Phillips had originally...

What happened at ACL Weekend One?

What happened at ACL Weekend One?

Malaki Lingg, Arts & Life Editor October 8, 2024

For the 23rd time, the Austin City Limits Music Festival kicked off its first weekend this past Friday, culminating in three days of music, vibes and community. The festival ran for its typical time...

The top ACL and music festival essentials

The top ACL and music festival essentials

Sarah Quintanilla, Contributor October 8, 2024

Austin City Limits kicked off its off its most-awaited festival weekend this Friday, and people are preparing excitedly to see their favorite artists perform live. Quick checklists and do-not-forgets...

People and pollinators alike flood Brackenridge Park

People and pollinators alike flood Brackenridge Park

Noah Schwencke, Staff Writer October 8, 2024

Brackenridge Park was buzzing with activity this past weekend as San Antonio commemorated the ninth annual Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival. Taking place right outside the San Antonio Zoo,...

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