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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

Over-stimulated and over-medicated

Over-stimulated and over-medicated

Nate Henneke, Staff Writer April 4, 2023

Distractions are unavoidable. Yet to be successful in our age of over-stimulation, it is necessary to tune them out to be able to focus on the task at hand; a task easier said than done. Social media sites...

Texas laws stomp on free speech

Texas laws stomp on free speech

Luna Infante, Staff Writer April 4, 2023

Texas State Representative Steve Toth recently introduced HB 2690, which seeks to restrict online access to information regarding abortion and abortion materials. This bill is known as the Women and Child...

Bigotry is sweeping the nation

Bigotry is sweeping the nation

Naydine De La Fuente, Staff Writer April 4, 2023

In 2023, according to Trans Legislation Tracker, there have been approximately 492 bills introduced by legislation that aim to block trans people from receiving basic health care, education, legal recognition...

Using misinformation to pursue oppression

Using misinformation to pursue oppression

Ahavah Kirwan, Contributor April 4, 2023

Last week, a mass shooting occurred at The Covenant School, a private elementary Presbyterian school in Nashville, Tennessee. Six people were murdered: three nine-year-old children and three staff members....

300 years away from gender equality: how to combat it

300 years away from gender equality: how to combat it

Riley Carroll, Arts & Life Editor March 28, 2023

No, this article’s headline is unfortunately not a typo. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said that we are nearly 300 years away from true gender equality.  On March 6 at the Commission...

Leave men out of it

Leave men out of it

Laynie Clark, Managing Editor March 28, 2023

In early 2022, Roe v. Wade was overturned, setting women back decades. Overturning Roe v. Wade gave states the ability to regulate or ban abortion, but what did this mean for Texas? Soon after the decision...

Disney is scared to think outside the box

Disney is scared to think outside the box

Luna Infante, Staff Writer March 28, 2023

This year marks Disney’s 100th anniversary; the beloved company has been known and admired for its heartwarming animated classics and fan-favorite characters. Almost anybody can easily list their favorite...

The rise of online Nazis

The rise of online Nazis

Malaki Lingg, Assistant Web Editor March 28, 2023

Political activists on either side of the spectrum tend to flock to social media to spread their message, but some take it to the extreme. In mid-February, the hate group known as the Goyim Defense League...

Myanmar: The forgotten coup

Myanmar: The forgotten coup

Ahavah Kirwan, Contributor March 28, 2023

Not many have heard of the country of Myanmar; however, you may know of Burma. This was the colonial name for Myanmar during British rule. Located in the region of Southeast Asia and Indochina, Myanmar...

The mighty have yet to fall

The mighty have yet to fall

Jada Thomas, Staff Writer March 21, 2023

When “Iron Man” was released in 2008, no one could have predicted that the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) would become what it is today. After that first film, 20 more movies would help build...

Ticketmaster is ruining the live music industry

Ticketmaster is ruining the live music industry

Amber Serio, Contributor March 21, 2023

Ticketmaster, the American booking and ticketing service that fuels the entertainment industry, is facing immense scrutiny after the events of the Taylor Swift Eras Tour ticket sale. This incident, which...

Our right to the Texas coast

Our right to the Texas coast

Chloe Williams, Web and Social editor March 21, 2023

In 2009, the 1959 Texas Open Beaches Act (TXOBA) was codified into the Texas Constitution with support from 77% of voters. This act ensures public access to the 367 miles of coastline bordering the Gulf...

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