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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

Jail should not be a death sentence

Jail should not be a death sentence

Matthew Moses, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

A disturbing pattern of in-custody deaths at the Bexar County Adult Detention Center has sparked renewed concerns about conditions within one of Texas’ most troubled correctional facilities. So far,...

Let them say f-ck

Let them say f-ck

Marcela Montufar Soria, Opinion Editor November 19, 2024

As the 2024 Formula One season draws to a close, the 20-driver grid finds itself in conflict with the sport’s governing body, the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA). FIA President Ben...

Vegan or plastic?

Vegan or plastic?

Sarah Quintanilla, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

Conscience about the environment has been more present in this generation than in any other; companies are well aware of that, leaning toward environmentally-centered branding to sell their products. Animal...

When did the young beating up the old become a victory?

When did the young beating up the old become a victory?

Marisela Cruz, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

On Nov. 15, Netflix held a livestream event for the Jake Paul v.s. Mike Tyson fight. Paul unanimously won with 78 out of 278 punches landed upon Tyson who is now 58. This win was unethical, unfair and...

Filling the clown car

Filling the clown car

Jake Mireles, Editor-in-Chief November 19, 2024

In the weeks following the 2024 presidential election, President-Elect Donald Trump has hit the ground running — announcing numerous cabinet nominees fraught with controversy. With the Republicans gaining...

Fear of lighting

Fear of lighting

Valentina Quintanilla, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

Watching what Hollywood has been releasing recently has been quite a challenge. The production of films and TV shows has been showing a shortage in the light department, making all recent productions a...

Gift cards are lazy

Gift cards are lazy

Luna Infante, Interim Marketing Manager November 19, 2024

Holidays are just around the corner, almost intimidatingly so. As the clock ticks, the pressure to find the perfect gift can be daunting, and creativity is not always easy to come by. When it comes to...

Politics is not worth losing those closest to you

Politics is not worth losing those closest to you

Maria Wence, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

It is no secret that tension has risen from the recent presidential election, more specifically from Gen Z , those born in the late 1990s and early 2000s,- known for being strongly opinionated and dominant...

Dividing, not uniting

Dividing, not uniting

Hannah Velasquez, Distribution Manager November 19, 2024

With everything Elon Musk has been saying recently, it is hard to imagine that he would run out of unintelligent things to say. The “woke mind virus” is Musk and his colleagues' latest attempt to demonize...

What humbled Harris

What humbled Harris

Malaki Lingg, Arts & Life Editor November 12, 2024

As the majority of Americans may already know, Donald J. Trump has just been elected the 47th President of the United States. He beat his rival from across the aisle, Kamala Harris, with 312 points from...

Donald J. Trump is no spring chicken

Donald J. Trump is no spring chicken

Jasmine Williams, Copyediting Coordinator November 12, 2024

President Joe Biden is currently the oldest U.S. president at a whopping 81 years old, and he will be 82 years old by the end of his term. Concerns were raised about Biden’s age and ability to handle...

UTSA needs tangible, continued growth

UTSA needs tangible, continued growth

Editorial Board November 12, 2024

The Paisano is deeply saddened by the loss of a member of the UTSA community. As students near the end of the semester, with final examinations approaching, it is important that they can rely on the...

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