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

‘Poor Things’: the beauty in the bizarre

‘Poor Things’: the beauty in the bizarre

Ezequiel Peña, Contributor February 13, 2024

    The story of “Frankenstein” is not ancient, but it certainly feels like it. Mary Shelley’s tale of a man’s obsession to reanimate the dead has been adapted and twisted so...

Mi Tierra Cafe: where culture and flavor flourish

Mi Tierra Cafe: where culture and flavor flourish

Enrique Figueroa, Contributor February 13, 2024

Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia is a restaurant at El Mercado in San Antonio that is rich in culture and flavor. It was founded in 1941 by Pedro and Cruz Cortez when they merely had 10 tables. Since then, the...

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...

Star-studded halftime show steals the Super Bowl

Star-studded halftime show steals the Super Bowl

Noah Hernandez, Contributor February 13, 2024

    Usher’s Super Bowl LVIII​​ halftime show was a star-studded affair whose only sin was leaving the viewers wanting more. With the likes of Alicia Keys, H.E.R. Ludacris and...

Exploring Texan tales

Exploring Texan tales

Naydine De La Fuente, Copyediting Coordinator February 13, 2024

So much history lies within the state of Texas, and the “Boundless: Storytelling in Texas Book Arts” exhibit at UTSA gives people the opportunity to witness various pieces depicting its stories....

Anything but this movie

Anything but this movie

Laynie Clark, Editor-in-Chief February 6, 2024

      “There’s no way we can convince anyone we actually like each other.” After following the sexually charged press tour, fans were itching to see the newest romantic...

Argylle: The cat should have stayed in the bag

‘Argylle:’ The cat should have stayed in the bag

Ezequiel Pena, Contributor February 6, 2024

      When it comes to movies that start the year, Hollywood distributes films they do not think will make much money. Rarely do they send out films that are made with a higher...

‘Ferrari’: a ‘Marriage Story’ for car people

‘Ferrari’: a ‘Marriage Story’ for car people

Marcela Montufar Soria, Multimedia Editor February 6, 2024

      Spoiler warning: This article discusses spoilers for “Ferrari.” Starring Adam Driver as Enzo Ferrari, founder of car manufacturer and racing team Scuderia Ferrari,...

Let the music get harsher

Let the music get harsher

Malaki Lingg, Web Editor February 6, 2024

Local shows are a part of what makes or breaks a music scene. A lack of shows or talent, and you may have a dying scene on your hands. Luckily, the dark club scene in Texas is being kept alive...

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...

Craft and code

Craft and code

Bria Collins, Staff Writer February 6, 2024

The intertwining of artificial intelligence (AI) and art is on the rise in the creative arts industry, which is completely understandable with the evolution of popular programs such as ChatGPT and AVIVA...

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The movie musical exception

Laynie Clark, Editor-in-Chief February 6, 2024

      “You and I are such similar creatures.” “Pretty Woman: The Musical” graced the Tobin Center stage on Jan. 31, giving the audience a show to remember. Last January,...

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