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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

Bigotry is a drag

Bigotry is a drag

Luna Infante, Staff Writer March 21, 2023

On March 2, Tennessee passed HB 9, a law restricting adult cabaret performances from taking place in public spaces or in the presence of children. This law bans these shows from taking place within 1,000...

Condemn Miller but release “The Flash”

Condemn Miller but release “The Flash”

Cesar Soto, Staff Writer March 21, 2023

No actor has drawn as much controversy as Ezra Miller has over the last few years, with separate incidents and accusations of grooming, harassment, assault and burglary. As the lead star of Warner Bros’...

One size will never fit all

One size will never fit all

Luna Infante, Staff Writer March 7, 2023

The fashion industry has always struggled to be inclusive with sizes, but in recent years, people have stepped up and advocated for change. Body positivity is about supporting acceptance and respect towards...

Out from its online curtain

Out from its online curtain

Mason Hickok, Editor-in-Chief March 7, 2023

It is one thing to prepare for the future, but what about embracing the past? Do you know who the “Father of UTSA” was? What about the traditions that bring about student passion? Frank Lombardino,...

Children do not yearn for the factory

Children do not yearn for the factory

Nate Henneke, Staff Writer March 7, 2023

During high school, almost everyone had some sort of job — many people were fast food workers. Almost every person working at your local Whataburger drive-thru window is a child. While child labor is...

Will it end with Willow?

Will it end with Willow?

Malaki Lingg, Assistant Web Editor March 7, 2023

Environmental activists nationwide are rallying together in opposition to a proposed oil operation in Alaska’s National Petroleum Field. The Willow Project is a six billion dollar oil and natural gas...

Being bashed for my body

Being bashed for my body

Riley Carroll, Arts & Life Editor February 28, 2023

Last week, The Paisano published a commentary by Staff Writer Sam Wendorf covering the use of weight loss medications and their negative effects. Wendorf made a valid argument about how weight loss medication...

Pay to win politics

Pay to win politics

Jake Mireles, Opinion Editor February 28, 2023

In modern times, money is one of the most important factors when it comes to existing in society. Individuals need money to travel, pay for food and shelter, secure and maintain employment and enjoy almost...

Pushing psychedelic permissions

Pushing psychedelic permissions

Misty Olawunmi, Staff Writer February 28, 2023

Across the country, new bills are being introduced each year with the common goal of drug policy reform. From New York to Colorado, these pieces of legislation contrast old policies that promote criminalizing...

The change that Texas needs

The change that Texas needs

Naydine De La Fuente, Contributor February 28, 2023

In America, gun control has taken the spotlight as one of the most controversial topics due to the alarming rise of gun violence cases. We see it every day on the news — a continuous cycle of fear circulating...

Not enough to stay focused

Not enough to stay focused

Malaki Lingg, Assistant Web Editor February 28, 2023

In October 2022, the FDA announced an oncoming shortage of Adderall, Adderall LR, Adderall XR and its generic varieties. Adderall is the combination of two stimulants — amphetamine and dextroamphetamine...

Combating corporate climate change

Combating corporate climate change

Sam Wendorf, Staff Writer February 21, 2023

Pollution is a problem. Most people recognize that the greenhouse gasses we put out into the atmosphere hurt the environment. A great number of sources can be blamed for these greenhouse gasses, but there...

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