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

NIL trumps university payment

NIL trumps university payment

Haley Aguayo, Assistant Sports Editor January 23, 2024

Should college athletes be paid? It is not a matter of whether they should or should not be at this point; it is a matter of how. In recent years, college athletes have gained the ability to earn compensation...

Jo Koy’s jaded jokes

Jo Koy’s jaded jokes

Allana Llabres, Social Media Manager January 23, 2024

The Golden Globes have been below average for years now, always promising consistent controversy. The 2024 Golden Globes were no different, with viewers taking to the internet after the host, Jo Koy, made...

Keep swiping for love

Keep swiping for love

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

As Valentine’s Day approaches, those who lack any romantic commitments are turning to dating apps — a modern form of dating. While there are success stories, how impactful can these apps really be?  In...

Cybertruck oversells and underdelivers

Cybertruck oversells and underdelivers

Malaki Lingg, Web Editor January 23, 2024

In Nov. 2019, Elon Musk and his tech company announced their most hyped product of all time, the Cybertruck. The electric truck’s announcement coincided with the date and location of “Blade Runner...

When the war bells sound

When the war bells sound

Nicholas Kingman, Staff Writer November 21, 2023

Have you enjoyed your time of peace, “Zoomers?” The age of blissful ignorance is over, and the clock of war has struck zero. The political masters, along with their financiers, have blown their whistle...

Push science, not fiction

Push science, not fiction

Jake Mireles, Opinion Editor November 21, 2023

With the onset of the Texas Legislature’s fourth special session called by Governor Greg Abbott, public education has secured itself at the forefront of Texas politics in recent months. While Abbott’s...

Supreme Court stays under scrutiny

Supreme Court stays under scrutiny

Allana Llabres, Assistant Social Media Manager November 21, 2023

On Monday, Nov. 13, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) announced that a code of conduct was being put into effect. This was in response to increasing criticism regarding perceived ethical...

What the f—k is a ‘situationship?’

What the f—k is a ‘situationship?’

Luna Infante, Assistant Opinion Editor November 21, 2023

Dating apps, social media and technology have all had a lasting impact on society, especially when it comes to dating. For many, what is meant to be fun, exciting and eye-opening has become something dull,...

Speak for those who cannot

Speak for those who cannot

Chloe Williams, Managing and Social Editor November 21, 2023

“Influencer” first became a job title in the early 2010s, and as the number of influencers grows, so does their scope and reach. According to Statista, a macro-influencer can make $1,804 per Instagram...

College football coaches earn WAY too much … or do they?

College football coaches earn WAY too much … or do they?

November 21, 2023

American football is commonly known as the most popular sport in the U.S., with NCAA football being one of the most viewed sports in the nation. Generating millions of views and millions of dollars, it...

Passionate or toxic: the fine line of fandoms

Passionate or toxic: the fine line of fandoms

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor November 21, 2023

In our day-to-day lives, we need an outlet.  For some, emotions may go into a sports team or athlete. Others may find themselves full-heartedly supporting a Hollywood star, a musical artist, or perhaps,...

She is much more than what she was given

She is much more than what she was given

Misty Olawunmi, Staff Writer November 14, 2023

The history of women’s representation in media, especially in films, has been relatively flawed and limited compared to men. According to Martha M. Lauzen from the Center for the Study of Women in Television...

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