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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

State of false promises

State of false promises

Jackie Cardona, Contributor March 18, 2025

Amid week eight of President Donald Trump’s administration, Trump gave a speech in his first joint session of Congress. In his speech, he made it abundantly clear that these next four years would be...

The Democratic unionization at the State of the Union

The Democratic unionization at the State of the Union

Henry Holmes, Contributor March 18, 2025

The State of the Union, delivered annually by the President of the United States, is designed to instill hope, bring the country together and inform the nation of the President’s goals. However, this...

Dodging DOGE

Dodging DOGE

Adith Magavi, Contributor March 18, 2025

Unelected and unnecessary are two words befitting of Elon Musk, the tyrannical tech billionaire who just so happened to have “bought” a seat of political power. This unearned political authority rears...

The Princess and the canceled frog show

The Princess and the canceled frog show

Mogbekeleoluwa Shebioba, Assistant Opinion Editor March 18, 2025

Starring Disney’s first animated African American princess and featuring the voice of award-winning actress-singer Anika Noni Rose, “The Princess and the Frog” is a film that many Disney fans hold...

Ceasefires and minerals

Ceasefires and minerals

Tyler Hirata, Contributor March 18, 2025

In a shocking turn of events, President Donald Trump’s administration cut all military aid to Ukraine amidst negotiations for a rare mineral deal with the nation. No matter how one looks at it, the U.S....

The great Epstein stunt

The great Epstein stunt

Luna Infante, Assistant Magazine Editor March 18, 2025

The distasteful, infamous name of Jeffrey Epstein circulates headlines once again after the Department of Justice publicly released files related to the convicted sex offender on Feb. 27. Before he died...

‘Drill, baby, drill’

‘Drill, baby, drill’

Kara Lee, Graphic Editor March 18, 2025

President Donald Trump has long campaigned the “drill, baby, drill” agenda, advocating for increased oil and gas drilling in the U.S. However, his approach reveals a larger goal: Prolong the global...

The dangers of reborn dolls

The dangers of reborn dolls

Luna Infante, Assistant Magazine Editor March 4, 2025

Many believe grief does not justify the existence of anomalies, while those who are experiencing it do the most inexplicable things because it is the only thing that helps. Many questions arise when reborn...

More like Black Mystery Month

More like Black Mystery Month

Mogbekeleoluwa Shebioba, Assistant Opinion Editor March 4, 2025

The story of Black History Month began with Carter Woodson — founder of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History — establishing a Black History Week starting in February 1926....

Far far away from the original

Far far away from the original

Valentina Quintanilla, Graphic Artist March 4, 2025

Mayhem broke out as the first trailer of the new Shrek movie was revealed by Dreamworks Animations. Starring returning cast, Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz and Eddie Murphy, with Zendaya joining the franchise,...

Crumbling empires

Crumbling empires

Aramis Santiago, Staff Writer March 4, 2025

Sean “Diddy” Combs has spent decades building an empire as one of hip-hop’s most influential figures. Now, that empire is crumbling under the weight of disturbing allegations. Once praised as a mogul,...

The Ukraine blame game

The Ukraine blame game

Jackie Cardona, Contributor March 4, 2025

President Donald Trump took it upon himself to disrupt progress toward peace in Ukraine by choosing to side with the invaders. Russia has been encroaching on Ukrainian territory since 2014 with the annexation...

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