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

Why should you register to vote?

Why should you register to vote?

Joseph Hernandez, Junior Copyeditor September 18, 2020

At VoteTexas.gov, you can check if you already are registered to vote and where. Per VoteTexas, you can register to vote if...: “You are a United States citizen You are a resident...

Runners prepare to make their home debut against Stephen F. Austin

‘Runners prepare to make their home debut against Stephen F. Austin

Ryder Martin, Assistant Sports Editor September 15, 2020

This Saturday, UTSA football (1-0) will kick off their home opener and look to continue their hot start to the year against their FCS opponents, the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (0-1). The Jeff Traylor...

Daks My Quarterback

Dak’s My Quarterback

Ryan Houston-Dial, Assistant Opinion Editor September 15, 2020

Dak Prescott recently captured the hearts of many individuals when he opened up about his mental health struggles with interviewer Graham Bensinger. Prescott explained that he struggled with anxiety and...

Quarterback Jordan Weeks looks to pass in a game against LA Tech during the 2018 season.

For the program’s future, Jordan Weeks needs to start for UTSA

Ryder Martin, Assistant Sports Editor September 11, 2020

UTSA is set to begin its season this Saturday on the road in San Marcos against Texas State, but with only a few days left before the season kicks off, the Roadrunners have yet to officially name a starting...

Don’t let false information deplete your voting rights

Don’t let false information deplete your voting rights

Paris Cantu, Staff Writer September 8, 2020

Like almost everything mentioned in high frequency on Donald Trump’s Twitter account, mail-in voting is not that complicated. Mail-in voting or absentee voting allows you to vote by mail, which is allowed...

It’s time for corporate America to put their money where their mouth is

Saryvette Morales Cadiz September 4, 2020

During recent years, it’s become increasingly popular to show support for social justice movements, and it’s reached the point of hitting the mainstream. Besides our family members, friends and colleagues,...

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Clout-driven activism is not real activism

Marina Cruz, Contributing Writer September 1, 2020

​Performative activism is defined as activism done to increase one’s social capital rather than out of devotion to the cause. It is used in a number of ways to support movements such as LGBTQ+ rights,...

So we #AbolishUTSAPD: What comes after?

So we #AbolishUTSAPD: What comes after?

Xavier Richardson, Staff Writer September 1, 2020

Following the death of George Floyd in late May, the effort to divest police departments nationwide and reallocate their funds to other areas such as public health and education has been a major topic...

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The 2020 VP bid that should have happened

Jaida Sloan, Contributing Writer September 1, 2020
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden may have made a fatal misstep in selecting Kamala Harris as his running mate. Kamala Harris is the first Black woman and the first person of Indian descent to be nominated for national office by a major party.
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Democracy in action: Why we shouldn’t run Kanye out of politics

Xavier Richardson, Staff Writer August 28, 2020

Ever since Kanye West announced his presidential bid in early July, many Americans have questioned the validity of West’s political aspirations. Whether this is a serious effort to take office or...

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A practical take against police abolition

Max Aguirre, Sports Editor August 28, 2020

As all of us are aware, the questionable actions of police officers sent the country into a storm of protests and riots this summer. This isn’t the first time a reckless killing of a civilian by an...

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Lackadaisical authority in the face of social justice

Kristin Paredez, Contributing Writer August 25, 2020

I am a Latina and my opinions and life experiences are not representative of how it feels to be Black in America. If you were to ask me whether I believe that looting and destruction of property during...

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