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

UTSA celebrates faculty advocacy for affordable textbooks

UTSA celebrates faculty advocacy for affordable textbooks

Laynie Clark, Editor-in-Chief March 26, 2024

UTSA Libraries and Academic Innovation met to commend the progress of their most recent initiatives involving Open Educational Resources (OER). OER aims to change the landscape of expensive educational...

State of the City: Week of 3/26

State of the City: Week of 3/26

Armin Suljovic, Assistant Photo Editor March 26, 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...

Opill, first-ever over-the-counter birth control, now accessible

Opill, first-ever over-the-counter birth control, now accessible

Elizabeth Hope, Staff Writer March 26, 2024

On March 4, the first non-prescription birth control pill was approved in the United States. The newly FDA-approved contraceptive is called Opill. Opill.com states, “After nearly a decade of research...

‘Si se puede!’

‘Si se puede!’

Lauren Hernandez, Assistant Arts & Life Editor March 26, 2024

Over the weekend, while many were sleeping in after a long week at work, thousands of others participated in the 28th annual César E. Chávez March for Justice. The march honors and celebrates the...

Be Bold campaign receives $1.25 million donation

Be Bold campaign receives $1.25 million donation

Malaki Lingg, News Editor March 26, 2024

On March 20, The Greehey Family Foundation committed $1.25 million to UTSA’s Be Bold campaign. Funds from the donation will be appropriated to establish The Greehey Family Foundation Athletics Excellence...

Kind Clinic aims to medically uplift Central Texas

Kind Clinic aims to medically uplift Central Texas

Malaki Lingg, Web Editor March 26, 2024

In 2015, the first Kind Clinic was established in Austin, Texas. The operation’s goal is to provide sexual health services to all who need it, especially those with problems that may typically block...

16-year-old dead after breaking into car at The Reserve

16-year-old dead after breaking into car at The Reserve

Laynie Clark, Editor-in-Chief March 26, 2024

A 16-year-old has died after being shot at The Reserve student living apartments, a complex near UTSA. At around 2 a.m. on March 11, a man was inside his apartment at The Reserve when he heard glass...

UTSA Athletics Department secures $153 million deal

UTSA Athletics Department secures $153 million deal

Haley Aguayo, Assistant Sports Editor March 19, 2024

The UTSA Athletics Department has been approved to build a new $57 million facility to be used as a player development building by the softball and baseball teams. This new facility will include features...

Viewing the total solar eclipse

Viewing the total solar eclipse

Ruben Solis, Graphic Artist March 19, 2024

On April 8, UTSA will stand in the moon’s shadow for two minutes and 25 seconds. The moon will be the exact size as the sun, casting a shadow that covers 135,678 miles. Solar eclipses happen twice a...

State Of The City: Week of 3/19

State Of The City: Week of 3/19

Amber Serio, News Editor March 19, 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...

State higher education funding soars in Texas

State higher education funding soars in Texas

Kara Lee, Graphic Editor March 19, 2024

During the 88th legislative session, higher education institutions in Texas are expected to receive a significant boost in state funding totaling $4.3 billion, according to a national report. The State...

ITC relocation unveils downtown revitalization plan

ITC relocation unveils downtown revitalization plan

Noah Willoughby, Staff Writer March 19, 2024

UTSA’s Institute of Texan Cultures (ITC) museum is set to relocate from Hemisfair after the University of Texas (UT) Board of Regents approved a plan to lease or sell the property to the City of San...

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