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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

OSWIECIM, POLAND - NOVEMBER 15:   The infamous German inscription that reads 'Work Makes Free' at the main gate of the Auschwitz I extermination camp on November 15, 2014 in Oswiecim, Poland. Ceremonies marking the 70th anniversary of the liberation o

Unpacking ‘The Zone of Interest’: a masterpiece beyond convention

Ray Rodriguez, Staff Writer February 13, 2024

    Spoiler warning: This article contains spoilers for the movie “The Zone of Interest.” About a decade ago, Michael Haneke, a renowned German auteur filmmaker known for world...

‘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...

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...

'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...

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...

‘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...

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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,...

‘Come to Saltburn’

‘Come to Saltburn’

Haley Aguayo, Assistant Sports Editor February 6, 2024

      Spoiler warning: This article discusses spoilers about the movie “Saltburn.” The highly anticipated film “Saltburn” was one of the most talked about movies...

‘Godzilla Minus One’: a mesmerizing return in monochrome

‘Godzilla Minus One’: a mesmerizing return in monochrome

Ezequiel Peña, Contributor January 30, 2024

      Around October of last year, Toho Studios released Takashi Yamazaki’s vision for the next installment of the “Godzilla” franchise. The film became a big hit in Japan...

Quarter for a concert

Quarter for a concert

Malaki Lingg, Web Editor January 30, 2024

      San Antonio has a large, active DIY music scene. When scrolling through Instagram, it is hard to miss the flyers for new shows being hosted and set up weekly. Some...

‘Who wrote all this junk?’

‘Who wrote all this junk?’

Laynie Clark, Editor-in-Chief January 23, 2024

      From the iconic 2004 film to the hilarious hit Broadway show, the “Mean Girls” franchise has stayed alive and well, giving the producers a chance to create one last...

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