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

E-Cigarettes: A healthier alternative?

October 15, 2013

UTSA kinesiology scholars William Cooke and Donovan Fogt, in partnership with Assistant Professor Caroline Rickards at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, are conducting a research...

Take Back the Night

October 15, 2013

On Monday, October 7, more than 30 UTSA students gathered under the Sombrilla to participate in “Take Back The Night,” an event organized by the Women’s Studies Institute at UTSA. “I am...

Empowering students: 1 in 4 college students will be rape survivors

October 8, 2013

Photo Courtesy of Matt Trevino Late Sunday night Oct. 6 a group of students posted flyers around campus to bring awareness to the rights provided by Title 9. Title 9 is a provision of...

Water now what?

Jade Cuevas October 8, 2013

On Oct. 4 UTSA’s Water Institute of Texas (WIT) held its first water symposium, an all-day event focusing on the two main issues of long term water availability and the water regulatory environment....

UTSA Blvd. Closing

October 8, 2013

Construction on UTSA Blvd. is scheduled to start in February 2014 stretching from Ximenes Drive to Valero way. The construction will widen the road from both points and will take approximately 18 months...

City’s economy on hold

October 8, 2013

Photo Courtesy of Pete Souza/White House The United States government shutdown on Tuesday, October 1, following the inability of the House and Senate to agree on a working budget to fund...

Governor’s race heating up

October 8, 2013

On Thursday, Oct. 3, Democratic state Senator Wendy Davis officially announced her bid for Texas governor at The Wiley G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City, Texas where she received her high school diploma. “Texans...

Is Facebook making you depressed?

October 1, 2013

Photo Credit: Rafael Gutierrez & Lindsay Smith Since the launch of Facebook in 2004 and Twitter in 2006, social media has permeated online society. Forums such as Facebook have increased...

Streetcar system on track for city

October 1, 2013

Expansive highways and automobiles have historically been the only efficient way to travel throughout the San Antonio. An above-ground rail system is the newest method through which San Antonio is hoping...

Dr. Romo delivers university address

October 1, 2013

Courtesy Photo “Everything we do must be about our students,” began Ricardo Romo in his address. On Sept. 24 at 3:00 p.m. President Romo delivered his annual State of the University...

Run for Governor?

October 1, 2013

Photo Courtesy of Associated Press On Sunday, Sept. 29, The Texas Tribune concluded its three-day political festival with an interview with Democratic State Senator Wendy Davis, D-Ft. Worth. Davis...

Senate on Cruz control

October 1, 2013

On Sept. 27, 2013 The Texas Tribune Festival hosted a talk between Senator Ted Cruz and CEO and Editor-in-Chief of the Texas Tribune Evan Smith. Cruz, who gained notoriety last week after a 21-hour...

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