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

University acknowledged for commitment to diversity

University acknowledged for commitment to diversity

Noah Willoughby, Staff Writer November 14, 2023

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) has named UTSA a Fulbright’s Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) Leader. UTSA is one of 46 institutions nationwide that...

Prop 14 creates Centennial Parks Conservation Fund

Prop 14 creates Centennial Parks Conservation Fund

Kara Lee, Graphic Editor November 14, 2023

As a way for Texas to celebrate its 100th anniversary of State Parks, Governor Abbott signed legislation to approve the creation of the Centennial Parks Conservation Fund. This proposition was voted on...

TxDOT gives $11.7M to improve walkability and bikeability on campus

TxDOT gives $11.7M to improve walkability and bikeability on campus

Daniel Scaman, Contributor November 14, 2023

UTSA has recently accepted a $11.7M grant through the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Transportation Alternatives program to improve pedestrian and cycling paths on campus. The grant enables...

Carnegie Classification redefines R1 requirements

Carnegie Classification redefines R1 requirements

Faith Kouadio, Staff Writer November 14, 2023

A year after UTSA reached R1 status, requirements to meet the designation have slimmed to two factors. Though UTSA’s position is safe, the new standard changes the outlook of other universities. The...

Longtime UTSA supporters Ed, Linda Whitacre donate $1 million to university for Klesse College and athletics

Longtime UTSA supporters Ed, Linda Whitacre donate $1 million to university for Klesse College and athletics

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor November 14, 2023

UTSA announced on Nov. 6 that philanthropists Ed and Linda Whitacre gave a $1 million donation to support the university’s engineering programs along with a new athletics facility. The money, which...

UTSA students participated in a walk out in solidarity with Palestine on Nov. 9. More than 100 students attended the protest.

Tensions boil over on U.S. campuses as Israel-Palestine violence continues

Faith Kouadio, Staff Writer November 14, 2023

Since the Oct. 7 attack on Israel, its subsequent war against the attackers has tallied a death toll of over 10,000 and counting. As civilians and soldiers die in mass, rallies and outbursts at universities...

Students call for ceasefire in Gaza at the Sombrilla

Students call for ceasefire in Gaza at the Sombrilla

Faith Kouadio, Staff Writer November 14, 2023

At noon on Nov. 9, more than 100 students assembled in the Sombrilla to stand in solidarity with Palestinians affected by the Israel-Hamas war.  Students in support of Palestine organized their own...

Texas elections pass 13 of 14 amendments

Texas elections pass 13 of 14 amendments

Abraham Roman, Staff Writer November 13, 2023

Last Tuesday, Texans voted on 14 constitutional amendments, with all but one receiving voter approval. The most popular amongst them were propositions 9 and 4.  Proposition 9, approved by 84% of voters,...

The processes and costs of DWI

The processes and costs of DWI

Amber Serio, Assistant News Editor November 13, 2023

In the state of Texas, a person is considered legally intoxicated and may be charged for driving under the influence (DWI) when their blood or breath alcohol concentration (BAC) is .08 percent or more.  An...

Football star pleads no contest to elevated DWI charge

Football star pleads no contest to elevated DWI charge

Jessica McLaren, News Editor November 10, 2023

Star wide receiver for UTSA football, Joshua Cephus, has pleaded “no contest” to his elevated driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge from July. The player has chosen to waive his right to a jury and...

CEO of CPS Energy addresses Texas power grid concerns

CEO of CPS Energy addresses Texas power grid concerns

Kara Lee, Graphic Editor November 7, 2023

In an interview with the CEO and president of CPS Energy, Rudy Garza, The Paisano asked questions regarding the Texas power grid and what Texans should anticipate this winter. Garza discussed CPS’ future...

Be Bold campaign raises $380 million

Be Bold campaign raises $380 million

Noah Willoughby, Staff Writer November 7, 2023

UTSA released its midpoint Impact Report for Be Bold: A Campaign for Our Future, a $500 million fundraising campaign, on Oct. 24. The report revealed that the campaign has raised a total of $380 million...

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