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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

Refill, reuse, repeat

Refill, reuse, repeat

Riley Carroll, Arts & Life Editor March 26, 2024

With a rising global need for climate action, any change — big or small — can make a world of difference. This is why 24-year-old San Antonio native Emily Larson opened her sustainable store. “I...

Top five ramen spots in San Antonio

Top five ramen spots in San Antonio

Alessandra Avila, Assistant News Editor March 19, 2024

The iconic Japanese noodle soup dish, ramen, has become increasingly popular, especially in San Antonio. As our city continues to grow, so do our restaurants. Whether you need a quick pick-me-up or an...

Exploring Analytical Scientific

Exploring Analytical Scientific

Naydine De La Fuente, Copyediting Coordinator March 19, 2024

Within the city of San Antonio, only a short 10-minute drive from UTSA lies a hidden gem full of exciting science and technology artifacts. Analytical Scientific, a science-themed store, has been a...

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...

Six pet-friendly spots in San Antonio

Six pet-friendly spots in San Antonio

Bela Ross, Staff Writer February 6, 2024

Pet parents, are you looking for somewhere to take your loyal companions? These are the top six places around San Antonio to take your furry friends. Unless otherwise stated, all pets will have to remain...

Prioritizing women’s wellness

Prioritizing women’s wellness

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

Are you in need of emergency contraceptives, reproductive health advice or menstrual products? Black Book Sex Ed is a community organization looking to serve women by providing them with necessary products...

Make your way to ‘Lucky Black Cat Market’

Make your way to ‘Lucky Black Cat Market’

Laynie Clark, Editor-in-Chief November 21, 2023

Hidden away on St. Marys Street lies a quaint little shop: Déjà Vu Esoterica. Inside this shop, there are loads of crystals and adjacent things such as jewelry, knick-knacks and tarot cards. After...

Best of SA: Tabletop gaming

Best of SA: Tabletop gaming

Ray Rodriguez, Staff Writer November 14, 2023

Of the many niche hobbies out there, tabletop gaming might be one of the more difficult to approach. Not only must you go through the process of finding out what games you actually like and how to play...

Where to sweat when it gets cold

Where to sweat when it gets cold

Laynie Clark, Editor-in-Chief November 13, 2023

As the weather begins to tease freezing temperatures and rainy skies, going on hikes and other forms of outdoor workouts are not exactly feasible. The lack of structure in a sweaty gym is not enough for...

Top three guitar stores in San Antonio

Top three guitar stores in San Antonio

Logan Martinez, Staff Writer November 7, 2023

With guitar playing growing more and more popular each day, it helps to know what the best local guitar stores in San Antonio are. Whether you are looking for a brand new guitar, pickups, an amplifier...

SA gems: hot new KPOT

SA gems: hot new KPOT

Bela Ross, Contributor November 6, 2023

You may have noticed a bear mascot around campus promoting a new restaurant, KPOT, a hands-on all-you-can-eat chain restaurant that expanded into San Antonio this past month. They offer hot pot or Korean...

Curious collections: Discover vintage and vinyl in one spot

Curious collections: Discover vintage and vinyl in one spot

Nichole Martinez, Contributor November 6, 2023

Filled with treasures and vinyl, the family-owned business Crescent Moon Music & Collectibles has something for everyone. Owners Martha and Bryan Nagel had the idea of opening a record store but...

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