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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

'Stand your ground’ stands for murder

‘Stand your ground’ stands for murder

Nate Henneke, Staff Writer April 18, 2023

Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently stated his plan to pardon convicted murderer Daniel Perry, an announcement that has sparked controversy statewide. In 2020, Perry was driving in downtown Austin when...

War crimes lack global scrutiny

War crimes lack global scrutiny

Ahavah Kirwan, Contributor April 18, 2023

In the past week, Russia has been facing new accusations of war crimes committed in the invasion of Ukraine after two videos surfaced online of Russian soldiers beheading Ukrainian prisoners of war. The...

Autism awareness is not enough

Autism awareness is not enough

Ahavah Kirwan, Contributor April 18, 2023

The month of April is known for spring, flowers and Autism Awareness Month. Teachers, instructors and other individuals will don puzzle piece pins, ribbons, shirts and other paraphernalia. Thousands of...

Keep Tate in the can

Keep Tate in the can

Carley Martin, Contributor April 18, 2023

Thirty-six-year-old Andrew Tate is a former professional kickboxer, businessman, social media personality and a self-proclaimed misogynist. While cultivating his following for years, Tate has recently...

Too Swift to judge women

Too Swift to judge women

Amber Serio, Staff Writer April 18, 2023

Taylor Swift is one of the most successful musicians of our generation. Throughout her career, she has amassed an immense following of fans and supporters. Her career’s success speaks for itself. She...

Another attack on abortion

Another attack on abortion

Malaki Lingg, Assistant Web Editor April 18, 2023

In the past few years, the Republican Party has become increasingly firm on its “pro-life” stance and has heavily restricted abortion access nationwide. With Roe v. Wade being overturned and SB 8 completely...

Charging cable controversy

Charging cable controversy

Malaki Lingg, Assistant Web Editor April 11, 2023

On Sept. 12, 2012, Apple introduced the lightning cable as their new standard for mobile device charging. For the past decade, the lightning cable has been in use for most iPhone and iPad devices. For...

Senior ISIS leader killed in U.S. drone strike

Senior ISIS leader killed in U.S. drone strike

Ahavah Kirwan, Contributor April 11, 2023

The United States military conducted a unilateral strike in the northwest of Syria on April 3 that eliminated a senior ISIS leader. According to U.S. Central Command, Khalid Aydd Ahmad al-Jabouri, the...

Say yay to Prop A

Say yay to Prop A

Lauren Hernandez, Assistant Arts & Life Editor April 11, 2023

Stop whatever you are doing and go vote. Local elections are coming up on May 6, with early voting starting April 24, and if you are a San Antonio resident, this election is especially critical. The ballot...

Empowerment through programming

Empowerment through programming

Laynie Clark, Managing Editor April 11, 2023

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, which makes students look toward their universities to see how they approach cases of sexual assault on campus. In section 9.24 of UTSA’s handbook of operating...

Binge-watching vs. weekly release

Binge-watching vs. weekly release

Luna Infante, Staff Writer April 11, 2023

Sitting back and getting lost in your favorite TV shows is one of the best pastimes. When it comes to watching your preferred series, what is better, binging through a whole season in one night or waiting...

‘The Patriot Act’ of the digital age

‘The Patriot Act’ of the digital age

Malaki Lingg, Assistant Web Editor April 4, 2023

TikTok is one of the largest social media platforms, boasting approximately one billion active users globally — eighty million of these users reside in the United States. On January 30, Congress announced...

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