The NFL is ignoring their growing coronavirus problem
Ryder Martin, Assistant Sports Editor
October 9, 2020
It took four weeks, but the National Football League has finally experienced its first major outbreak of COVID-19. As of Thursday morning, 23 members of the Tennessee Titans, consisting of both players and team personnel, have tested positive for the virus. As a result, the Titans’ game against the...
Dean of students LT Robinson emphasizes education over punishment when it comes to COVID safety guideline violations
Breahna Luera, News Editor
October 2, 2020
In a recent interview with The Paisano, Dean of Students LT Robinson did not lay out a clear path of punishment for students who do not follow the safety guidelines for gatherings provided by the Public Health Taskforce report. “It is the responsibility of our entire university community—including students, faculty, staff and visitors—to do their part to keep our campus comm...
Keep track of coronavirus updates from UTSA administration members
April 8, 2020
For the most up-to-date information, visit UTSA’s coronavirus information page. April 8 Update from UTSA President Dr. Taylor Eighmy On April 8, President Dr. Taylor Eighmy sent an email to students announcing that summer courses will be held online for the upcoming Summer 2020 terms. According to Eighmy, the univer...
University Oaks, Chisholm Hall release students from Spring 2020 leases
Josh Peck, News Editor
April 3, 2020
Effective April 1, Chisholm Hall and University Oaks will be releasing students from the remainder of their rent payments after an agreement was made between UTSA and the private company that operates the two housing facilities, Campus Living Villages (CLV). Students who utilized prepaid rent will be r...
UTSA adopts optional credit/no credit grading system for Spring 2020 semester
Breahna Luera, News Editor
April 3, 2020
On March 31, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Kimberly Andrews Espy sent an email to UTSA students announcing that the university is adopting a temporary Credit/No Credit (CR/NC) option for the Spring 2020 semester. Espy said the decision is in accordance with the UT System Board of Reg...
UTSA faculty member, student both test positive for COVID-19
Josh Peck, News Editor
March 28, 2020
According to a statement from UTSA President Dr. Taylor Eighmy, a student and faculty member have tested positive for COVID-19 after their separate international travels. They became symptomatic after returning to the U.S. during a period of self-isolation. Because of privacy laws, UTSA is not releasi...
President Eighmy updates the UTSA community on the university’s response to the coronavirus pandemic
Breahna Luera, News Editor
March 18, 2020
On March 17, President Dr. Taylor Eighmy sent students an email with an update on COVID-19’s effects on the UTSA community. The email stated that virtual instruction will last through the end of the spring semester, Spring 2020 commencement ceremonies will be postponed and all able students who live...
UTSA extends spring break and moves classes online due to coronavirus pandemic
March 12, 2020
On March 11, President Taylor Eighmy announced to the UTSA community via email that the university will extend spring break through the week of March 16. As a result, the university will move classes online starting March 23 through at least April 13 in light of growing concern about the spread of COV...
UTSA cuts Italy study abroad short over coronavirus
Josh Peck, News Editor
March 4, 2020
UTSA is recalling all 70 students, faculty and staff from study abroad programs in Italy, according to an email to students from President Dr. Taylor Eighmy on March 2. In another email sent to students on behalf of Vice Provost for Global Initiatives and Senior International Officer Dr. Lisa Montoya on Feb. ...
