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

Balancing blasphemy

Balancing blasphemy

Allana Llabres, Assistant Social Media Manager November 14, 2023

The boundaries between religious freedom, the separation of church and state and the principles of public institutions have been debated for years. In the United States, the First Amendment assures the...

My body type is not a trend

My body type is not a trend

Luna Infante, Assistant Opinion Editor November 14, 2023

Bee-stung lips, an all-natural makeup look and a thin waist with a curvy frame; this is the ideal look in 2023, the picture-perfect “it-girl” appearance. But what was the beauty standard in the 2000s...

Think before you wear

Think before you wear

Naydine De La Fuente, Interim Copyediting Coordinator November 14, 2023

Do you ever consider the significance of your clothes before getting ready for the day? The history behind the design? Or the significance of the particular hairstyle you are sporting? Traditional attire...

The truth about Costco’s hotdog and soda combo

The truth about Costco’s hotdog and soda combo

Malaki Lingg, Web Editor November 14, 2023

Forty years ago, in 1983, the first Costco store was opened. Since then, the wholesale grocery chain has become a staple in the American home as well as the American diet. As customers leave the checkout...

Voting between a rock and a hard place

Voting between a rock and a hard place

Abraham Roman, Staff Writer November 14, 2023

A year away from the general elections, 2024 is looking to be as close as 2020 was in terms of the presidential election, but so much has transpired since the last election took place. Former President...

Failing graduation rate fails the students

Failing graduation rate fails the students

Bela Ross, Contributor November 13, 2023

UTSA’s graduation rate is a failing grade of 42.1%. While this disappointing percentage can be somewhat attributed to students in the Coordinated Admission Program (CAP) at UT Austin, a low rate is still...

Stop Tubervilles tantrum

Stop Tuberville’s tantrum

Elizabeth Hope, Staff Writer November 7, 2023

Getting an abortion is a very personal decision that the government, senators or any other person should not have a say in. In February, Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville began putting holds on military promotions....

Subpar maternity care plagues the U.S.

Subpar maternity care plagues the U.S.

Carley Martin, Staff Writer November 7, 2023

As of Oct. 25, two labor and delivery units in Alabama have closed. Princeton Baptist Medical Center and Shelby Baptist Medical Center have ceased providing maternity care, and Monroe County Hospital will...

Social media inhibits social development

Social media inhibits social development

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor November 7, 2023

The days of being real are over. In 2023, social media is more popular than it has ever been for both positive and negative reasons. Though social platforms have increased, they have come to affect...

Stop Fortnites fueling of climate change

Stop Fortnite’s fueling of climate change

Malaki Lingg, Web Editor November 7, 2023

Correction: Per Epic Games, the Shell Ultimate Road Trips marketing campaign is not a Fortnite/Shell collaboration or partnership, but is an independently created Fortnite Experience. Epic Games does not...

Cashless or classist campus

Cashless or classist campus

Allana Llabres, Assistant Social Media Manager November 7, 2023

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, many places have gone cashless. This includes businesses and college campuses, including UTSA. These places have started only accepting credit cards, digital payments...

Specify free speech

Specify free speech

Shanie Spinler, Staff Writer November 7, 2023

Recently, U.S. citizens have adopted a mindset of thinking they can say and do whatever they want without any repercussions as long as it is within the boundaries of the law. “It is a free country”...

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