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

Top Tier but not Tier One

October 7, 2014

President Ricardo Romo delivered his annual State of the University Address on Sept. 3 to a small audience in the HEB University Center Ballroom. In his speech, he announced several initiatives the...

Online and out of mind: social media activism

September 30, 2014

Like it or not, social media is entrenched in our society. What was once a simple way for friends to share photos and updates about their personal lives has become a tool for political and social change. Two...

Marching for climate change: Is it enough?

September 23, 2014

Last weekend, over 300,000 people took to the streets of New York City to call for greater action against climate change. The march was prompted by the U.N. Climate Summit beginning Sept. 23. U.N....

Textbook proposal promises to uneducate students

September 16, 2014

For anyone wondering if Texas public schools’ history textbooks could be any more controversial, the answer is yes — and they just might be for the next decade. This November, members of the State...

Are attendance policies hurting students?

September 9, 2014

Class attendance is often a double-edged sword for students figuring out how to organize their time. Students are faced with many choices from where to park to which major to pick. College is the first...

‘Border Crossing’ deported to the UC

September 2, 2014

Incoming freshmen may never see one of UTSA’s most controversial works of art. To some students, “Border Crossing,” was an eyesore, but it represented a spirit familiar to San Antonio and...

An open letter to Freshmen

August 21, 2014

By the time you settle into your dorm, you will have been told many times, “get involved.” Heed this advice. Getting involved is often the key to collegiate success, after all, and involvement...

Editorial

May 27, 2014

Many factors contribute to a successful college career. UTSA does its best to offer up-to-date technology, informative advising, student support groups and engaging extra-curriculars — but the most...

​All the money goes to the dogs

April 29, 2014

Puppy love or money pit? The UTSA Student Health Services’ latest initiative to spread puppy love and decrease student stress is sadly another promise that leaves student’s tails wagging for more...

Is UTSA ready for a gay athlete?

April 22, 2014

In light of the upcoming NFL Draft on May 8, former University of Missouri standout defensive end Michael Sam is widely considered to be the first openly gay male athlete to get drafted and play in...

Editorial

April 15, 2014

Last week, the National Organization for Women held a bake sale, but it wasn’t all cupcakes and cookies. The event was meant to raise awareness for Equal Pay Day, so the prices were dependent upon...

Bad things happen

April 8, 2014

When violent acts occur in society, the public almost always echoes the same repetitive conversations: gun control, mental illness, crisis training, violence prevention. Lois Lowry, author of “The...

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