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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

Tragic tales of young talent

Tragic tales of young talent

Nate Henneke, Staff Writer February 21, 2023

Music is art, pure and beautiful. It never takes and always gives. Behind all art is a brilliant artist honing their craft with every beat, stroke and design. The idea of tortured artists is not...

Are weight loss shortcuts viable?

Are weight loss shortcuts viable?

Sam Wendorf, Staff Writer February 21, 2023

The U.S. has been the most obese nation on the planet for over two decades now. Food is pumped with unnecessary sugar and empty calories, the average lifestyle is more sedentary than active and seeing...

Carelessness and its consequences

Carelessness and its consequences

Malaki Lingg, Assistant Web Editor February 21, 2023

On Feb. 3, a catastrophic train derailment occurred in East Palestine, Ohio. The incident occurred when a Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous materials was in transit from Madison, Illinois to Conway,...

Texas is too needle happy

Texas is too needle happy

Jake Mireles, Opinion Editor February 21, 2023

In the state of Texas, which has a reputation for being a small government safe haven, serious governmental overreach is occurring. Ever since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976, Texas has led the...

Change the narrative of sex work

Change the narrative of sex work

Laynie Clark, Managing Editor February 14, 2023

In an economy where college is not the only path to financial success, people have started opening up about their unconventional methods of making money. One of those methods is sex work, or prostitution....

Kpop’s increased global presence

Kpop’s increased global presence

Misty Olawunmi, Staff Writer February 14, 2023

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “K-pop?” You might imagine popular groups BTS and BLACKPINK and their wide-reaching audience of devoted fans. Both have made history...

Politically left, TWIX-ically right

Politically left, TWIX-ically right

Malaki Lingg, Assistant Web Editor February 14, 2023

For over a decade, an impossibly intricate social war has been stuck in the American public’s mind. Is it the war on drugs, crime or homelessness? No, it is the division between the Right and Left TWIX.  In...

The Line, Saudi Arabia: utopia or dystopia?

The Line, Saudi Arabia: utopia or dystopia?

Luna Infante, Staff Writer February 14, 2023

Imagine a city that runs on 100% renewable energy, a city where cars are not needed because everything you need is at your fingertips, merely five minutes away from your front door. Imagine futuristic...

Netflix is digging their own grave

Netflix is digging their own grave

Regina Robert, Staff Writer February 14, 2023

Netflix is executing its own downfall with its most recent plan to stop subscribers from password sharing. Password sharing “occurs when a user gives their login credentials to someone else for shared...

Progressive companies: Natural or contrived?

Progressive companies: Natural or contrived?

Maya Dukuly, Contributor February 7, 2023

As citizens and consumers, society has become well aware of the resounding number of companies beginning to turn toward “progressivity.” Present “progressive” companies are those that pinpoint...

Making your environment work for you

Making your environment work for you

Laynie Clark, Managing Editor February 7, 2023

If you are joining the workforce and are not sure what modality is the best fit for you, you are not alone. This is something many people are struggling with now that work can be done from home. As we...

Florida’s descent into fascism

Florida’s descent into fascism

Malaki Lingg, Assistant Web Editor February 7, 2023

Florida lawmakers and Gov. Ron DeSantis have been at the center of discussion as of late after implementing an assortment of controversial laws and policies. The most interesting is HB 1467 — a new educational...

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