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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

State of the City: Week of 3/25

State of the City: Week of 3/25

Bailey Hall, Staff Writer March 25, 2025

Not subscribed to local news but still want to stay up-to-date on the happenings around town? Look no further. Highlighting notable stories from external San Antonio news sources, State of the City summarizes...

The future of hot spot policing in San Antonio

The future of hot spot policing in San Antonio

Simeon Trombitas, Contributor March 25, 2025

Hot spot policing assigns more officers in areas where there are higher crime rates. The idea is that the higher police presence will eliminate the influence of criminal activity in those areas.  UTSA...

Professor urges admin transparency on DEI compliance

Professor urges admin transparency on DEI compliance

Jasmine Williams, Managing Editor March 25, 2025

In a proposed position statement presented to faculty senate, a UTSA professor contended that a lack of explicit administrative guidance on diversity, equity and inclusion compliance has created an atmosphere...

Bill to ban cell phone usage in schools across Texas

Bill to ban cell phone usage in schools across Texas

Khoi Nguyen, Staff Writer March 25, 2025

Backed by bipartisan support, Texas House Bill 1481 may soon ban cell phone usage across schools. The bill, proposed by State Representative Caroline Fairly of Amarillo, will prohibit students from using...

Americans advocate to conserve their national parks

Americans advocate to conserve their national parks

Marisela Cruz, Assistant News Editor March 25, 2025

At the San Juan Missions, citizens and visitors of San Antonio attended the “Protect the Park” protest that occurred nationwide on March 22. Protesters wore mementos from the national parks they...

Student protestors arrested for pro-Palestinian demonstrations

Student protestors arrested for pro-Palestinian demonstrations

Johnpaul Buwule, Contributor March 25, 2025

More than 3,000 students have been arrested and detained for holding pro-Palestinian demonstrations on college campuses across the U.S. In response to Israel’s war with Hamas, which has claimed the...

Trump to dismantle federal HIV prevention

Trump to dismantle federal HIV prevention

Henry Holmes, Contributor March 25, 2025

The Trump administration has been weighing the idea of cutting federal funding for HIV prevention, in a departure from his first term. According to the CDC, as of 2022, around 1.2 million people in the...

Crime Log: 3/14-3/21

Crime Log: 3/14-3/21

Jaylee Paredes, Contributor March 25, 2025

In compliance with the Clery Act, UTSA keeps a daily crime log for all on-campus crimes. The log summarizes the case’s date, time, location, incident and current status. The crimes detailed below are...

PSL protests and commemorates the new Palestine billboard

PSL protests and commemorates the new Palestine billboard

Marisela Cruz, Assistant News Editor March 18, 2025

On top of the bridge overlooking 281 West on Isom Road, the Party for Socialism and Liberation rallied on Sunday to advocate for a free Palestine and students like Mahmoud Khalil who protesters claimed...

Crime Log 3/2-3/13

Crime Log 3/2-3/13

Luna Infante, Assistant Magazine Editor March 18, 2025

In compliance with the Clergy Act, UTSA keeps a daily crime log for all on-campus crimes. The log summarizes the case’s date, time, location, incident and current status. The crimes detailed below are...

State of the City: Week of 3/18

State of the City: Week of 3/18

Anika Engler, Staff Writer March 18, 2025

Not subscribed to local news but still want to stay up-to-date on the happenings around town? Look no further. Highlighting notable stories from external San Antonio news sources, State of the City summarizes...

San Antonio prepares for federal worker layoffs

San Antonio prepares for federal worker layoffs

Alejandra Garza, Staff Writer March 18, 2025

The Trump administration has continued implementing mass firings of federal employees with guidance from Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency aides; San Antonio officials are preparing...

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