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 legacy of Nipsey Hussle

Adrianne Kristianto April 9, 2019

Five in the torso, one in the head. The Grammy-nominated rapper, entrepreneur and activist for his community of South-Central L.A., Nipsey Hussle, born Ermias Asghedom, was murdered on Sunday, March 31,...

The significance of Cesar E. Chavez

Josh Peck April 9, 2019

During the last weekend of March, I participated for the first time in the Cesar E. Chavez March for Justice here in San Antonio. It was the 23rd annual march of its kind, but it was the first time I’d...

Joe Biden’s inability to hold himself accountable

Josh Peck April 9, 2019

Recently, Joe Biden faced accusations from two women who claimed that he touched them inappropriately. The first was from Lucy Flores, a candidate for lieutenant governor of Nevada in 2014. She wrote an...

The Mueller Report is bigger than politics

The Mueller Report is bigger than politics

Josh Peck April 2, 2019

On March 24, the summary of the long-awaited Mueller Report was released to Congress and the public, and the response has been heavily politicized. No matter where you fall on (or off) the political spectrum,...

Mid-semester self care

Alex Hanks April 2, 2019

With the home stretch of the semester commencing, stress levels on campus seem to be at peak levels. Although there is a light at the end of the tunnel, for many of you (including myself) that light seems...

Identity politics: a dangerous game

Joseph Torres April 2, 2019

In the current political climate our country is experiencing, it may seem difficult to avoid tensions when trying to freely discuss your ideas. At the beginning of this semester, I had a student sit next...

Cancel culture and chicken nuggets

Cancel culture and chicken nuggets

Breahna Luera April 2, 2019

Recent news headlines from News 4 San Antonio stated that the San Antonio council decided not to house a Chick-fil-A in its airport because of the company’s donations to organizations that voice anti-LGBTQ+...

Ballin’ on a budget

Anish Rao March 27, 2019

Whether you’re a big baller with deep pockets or a college student, everyone is looking for ways to save money. I, like most people, try to look for good food at a good price. Coupons or Groupons, it...

Anti-vaxxers and their false beliefs

Donald Escamilla Jr. March 27, 2019

Vaccinations have always been a priority for parents when it comes to the health and safety of their children. But, times are changing. Parents read anything on the internet and think it is true. For instance,...

The implications of the New Zealand massacre

Cate Niegos March 27, 2019

On March 15, a tragedy befell the town of Christchurch, New Zealand: 50 people were slaughtered in two different mosques by a man named Brenton Tarrant with an assault rifle. As a result, a ban on all...

If not Beto then who?

Alex Hanks March 27, 2019

After much speculation, former U.S. Congressman Beto O’Rourke has decided to throw his hat in the ring. This comes as no surprise, as the El Paso native had been teasing the public with announcements...

Midterms: how to fix them

Donald Escamilla Jr., Web Editor March 6, 2019

When other students or my professors ask me how I feel about midterms, I have always believed that they can be very helpful for students here, but the process could use some repair. Spring midterms...

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