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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

Graduate student dies on campus, second incident in six months

Graduate student dies on campus, second incident in six months

Jake Mireles, Editor-in-Chief November 10, 2024

A UTSA doctoral student died at the Bauerle Road Garage on Wednesday, “likely due to suicide,” according to UTSA President Taylor Eighmy. Students were notified of the incident at 10:14 a.m. when...

Sexual assault, vehicle burglary and minors in possession

Sexual assault, vehicle burglary and minors in possession

Luna Infante, Interim Marketing Manager November 5, 2024

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...

Beyond the Vampire Masquerade Ball

Beyond the Vampire Masquerade Ball

Zoe Hernandez, Contributor November 5, 2024

On Thursday, Oct. 31, the Secular Student Alliance (SSA) held the Vampire Masquerade Ball for the third year. It was held in the Student Union's Denman Ballroom. Doors opened at 5:30 p.m.;, the event...

San Antonio Thanksgiving dinner receives $35,000 donation

San Antonio Thanksgiving dinner receives $35,000 donation

Dustin Vickers, Managing Editor November 5, 2024

As the 45th annual Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner approaches, San Antonians prepare for one of the largest Thanksgiving Dinners in the country. The tradition began in 1979 by Raul Jimenez, a businessman...

New Spirit of the Roadrunner duo nominated

New Spirit of the Roadrunner duo nominated

Laynie Clark, News Editor November 5, 2024

A new fall semester means a new Spirit of the Roadrunner duo. The Spirit of the Roadrunner program aims to recognize students who embody the “spirit of UTSA” while striving for the highest levels of...

State of the city: Week of 11/5

State of the city: Week of 11/5

Trinity Hewtty, Contributor November 5, 2024

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...

Election Day 2024

Election Day 2024

Marisela Cruz, Staff Writer November 5, 2024

Today marks Election Day across the United States, a tradition rooted in the 19th century. In 1845, Congress established the federal law designating that elections would occur on the first Tuesday following...

Bexar County votes are steady

Bexar County votes are steady

Marisela Cruz, Staff Writer November 5, 2024

Since Oct. 21, voting statistics in Bexar County have reflected a lower-than-expected turnout compared to the last presidential election in 2020. With the growth of San Antonio's population, 40% more people...

The port of riches, not garbage!

The port of riches, not garbage!

Marisela Cruz, Staff Writer November 5, 2024

Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe jokingly referred to Puerto Rico as a “floating island of garbage” at Donald Trump’s rally on Oct. 27. This joke is offensive in regards to the US territory which is home...

Search continues for Suzanne Clark Simpson

Search continues for Suzanne Clark Simpson

Alejandra Garza, Distribution Manager November 5, 2024

Suzanne Clark Simpson went missing on Sunday, Oct. 6. Investigators were informed by a neighbor that Suzanne and her husband Brad Simpson were arguing that evening. He also told investigators he saw Brad...

ITC designation disrupts San Antonio's Hemisfair plans

ITC designation disrupts San Antonio’s Hemisfair plans

Matthew Moses, Staff Writer November 5, 2024

Amidst plans to tear down and relocate the original structure, the Institute for Texan Cultures (ITC) was designated a State Antiquities Landmark on Friday, Oct. 25. Originally built as the Texas Pavilion...

TASFA priority deadline extended

TASFA priority deadline extended

Jasmine Williams, Copyediting Coordinator October 29, 2024

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has extended the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) priority deadline to Feb. 15 for the 2025-2026 application cycle. TASFA is for Texas...

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