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 public health students eligible for two new scholarships

UTSA public health students eligible for two new scholarships

Faith Kouadio, Staff Writer January 23, 2024

Starting in Fall 2024, UTSA will use a $50k anonymous gift to create an endowment for its public health students. The new scholarships were raised in honor of Dr. Anita Kurian and Dr. Junda Woo, San Antonio...

Diversity office closed; no plans to repurpose

Diversity office closed; no plans to repurpose

Amber Serio, News Editor January 23, 2024

In an email sent to all faculty, staff and students at UTSA, President Taylor Eighmy announced on Jan. 2 that the university’s decision to repurpose the Office of Inclusive Excellence, which closed in...

Professor uncovers ‘magic island’ on Saturn’s moon

Professor uncovers ‘magic island’ on Saturn’s moon

Noah Willoughby, Staff Writer January 22, 2024

Xinting Yu, an assistant professor in the UTSA Department of Physics and Astronomy, led a study that recently discovered the “magic islands” on Saturn’s biggest moon, Titan, are likely porous and...

Eighmy withdraws from MSU presidential run

Eighmy withdraws from MSU presidential run

Jake Mireles, Opinion Editor December 24, 2023

During Michigan State University's search for a new president, UTSA President Taylor Eighmy was named as a top candidate for the position. According to The State News, Eighmy subsequently dropped out of...

‘Smart Well’ wins first place at Fall 2023 Tech Symposium

‘Smart Well’ wins first place at Fall 2023 Tech Symposium

Amber Serio, Assistant News Editor November 27, 2023

More than 300 students from the Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design presented their Senior Design I and II projects at the Fall 2023 Tech Symposium on Nov. 17 in the H-E-B Ballroom. Both...

What happened this semester?

What happened this semester?

Jessica McLaren, News Editor November 27, 2023

What a semester it has been for the Roadrunners. As we wrap up our coursework and prepare for finals, let us take a look at some of the most notable campus news stories from the last few months. Tuition...

Pro-Israel display depicts those kidnapped during conflict

Pro-Israel display depicts those kidnapped during conflict

Amber Serio, Assistant News Editor November 21, 2023

On Tuesday, Nov. 14, a display of solidarity in support of the safe return of Israeli hostages was demonstrated in the grass near the Sombrilla. The display, titled “Balloons of Hope,” decorated...

Thousands rally at state capitol in support of Gaza

Thousands rally at state capitol in support of Gaza

Malaki Lingg, Web Editor November 21, 2023

On Sunday, Nov. 12, thousands rallied in front of the state capitol building in Austin, Texas, in support of a ceasefire in the heat of the Israel-Palestine conflict. The protest was organized by the...

Traylor interviews for vacant head coach job at Texas A&M

Traylor interviews for vacant head coach job at Texas A&M

Noah Willoughby, Staff Writer November 21, 2023

UTSA’s head football coach, Jeff Traylor, has interviewed for the head coach spot at Texas A&M University, which was recently vacated by the removal of their previous coach, Jimbo Fisher. Reports...

Professor utilizes GAI to teach digital storytelling

Professor utilizes GAI to teach digital storytelling

Jessica McLaren, News Editor November 21, 2023

In an era defined by rapid technological innovation, UTSA English professor Dr. Sue Hum has taken an opportunistic approach, inviting artificial intelligence directly into her classroom.  As concerns...

State of the City: Week of 11/21

State of the City: Week of 11/21

Kaitlyn J. Grace, Staff Writer November 21, 2023

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...

SGA provides guidance on antisemitism and SB 17

SGA provides guidance on antisemitism and SB 17

Amber Serio, Assistant News Editor November 21, 2023

UTSA’s Student Government Association (SGA) gathered on Thursday, Nov. 16, for their second to last general assembly of the semester. Topics that were discussed included antisemitism occurring on other...

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