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

Thanksgiving food on table

Controversial foods: Thanksgiving edition

Heather Montoya November 7, 2018

Thanksgiving is a beautiful holiday that demands us to acknowledge the blessings in our lives — at least for some people. For others, the main attraction of Thanksgiving is the food, a topic that can...

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UTSA’s registration website crashes

David Crawford November 7, 2018

The UTSA class registration website, ASAP, crashed on Oct. 31, hindering seniors from registering for Spring 2019 classes.  In response, Interim Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Lisa Blazer...

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Can friends become lovers?

Brent Davis November 7, 2018

If best friends were to take that next step, would it be okay? Would they have a happy Hollywood ending or would it crash along with the friendship that was once shared? We all know that love can be a...

The side story of a side chick

The side story of a side chick

Adrianne Kristianto November 7, 2018

Urban Dictionary defines it as, “a female that is neither a male’s wife or girlfriend who has relations with the male while he is in another relationship.” The first thought that appears in mind...

Russian flag waving

The beautiful Russian Language

Arnulfo Caballero November 1, 2018

What is the first language you think of when you’re thinking about a beautiful language? Is it French? Italian? Spanish? When I think of a beautiful language, I think of one that most people would never...

Person texting and driving

Fatal attraction: texting while driving

Rebecca Saenz November 1, 2018

“Lol hey can’t text u rn—” WHAM! Not only does the collision whip the phone from your palm, it also totals your car and kills the driver in the oncoming vehicle. As your trial pends, you learn...

Foliage on a brick path

Green and natural? Not on this campus

Natalie Hollenbeck November 1, 2018

If you close your eyes and visualize walking through the Main Campus, what aspects of our campus would come to mind? For me, it’s the ‘70s-era concrete buildings, tan brick, concrete flooring and brown...

Kanye wearing his MAGA hat

Wake up Mr. West

Adrianne Kristianto November 1, 2018

Rapper. Record producer. Fashion designer. Entrepreneur. Misunderstood. While everyone’s mind is racing in fear for this nation’s condition, Kanye West – a pillar in today’s hip-hop and rap world...

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La Cantera resort employees punished for speaking Spanish

Jose Chapa October 18, 2018

A lawsuit was filed on Monday, Sept. 24, alleging that Hispanic employees at La Cantera Resort & Spa were ridiculed, punished, demoted and even fired for speaking Spanish. Employees worked under a...

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I dare you to jump: ditching social media

Rebecca Saenz October 18, 2018

A few years ago, I deleted all of my social media, and doing so changed everything. Now I benefit from sharper focus, increased productivity, calmness, social confidence, and sense of self. I astonish...

Editing an English paper

I’m an English major and I’m proud

Lauren Donecker October 18, 2018

No, I do not want to be a teacher. No, it is not a blow off. And no, I will not write your paper for you.  Why does one major receive higher praise over another major? Why does one assume a STEM major...

prison fence

Incarceration of Bill Cosby in the #MeToo era: A whole mess

Adrianne Kristianto October 3, 2018

A man who made us all laugh, a man who gave us valuable lessons in our lives, former “America’s Dad,” Bill Cosby, has been sentenced to three to ten years in jail after being convicted of sexual...

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