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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

Don’t bite the hand that feeds you

Don’t bite the hand that feeds you

Jessica McLaren, Assistant News Editor November 1, 2022

Although leaving more than a three to five percent tip for your server might earn you some dirty looks at a European restaurant, that is certainly not the case in modern-day America, where patrons are...

Herschel’s hypocrisy

Herschel’s hypocrisy

Malaki Lingg, Assistant Web and Social Editor November 1, 2022

Nationwide we are preparing for the conclusion of the 2022 midterm elections, with Democrats and Republicans displaying the differing beliefs they support. Reproductive rights and access to abortions are...

Too much pension, too little time

Too much pension, too little time

Morgain Locke, Contributor October 31, 2022

Despite only being in office for 45 days, Liz Truss will likely be receiving a yearly pension of up to £115,000 ($113,655). This has sparked controversy among those who do not believe that someone who...

Icon turned political pawn

Icon turned political pawn

Jake Mireles, Assistant Opinion Editor October 31, 2022

In recent weeks, controversy has surrounded the songwriter, fashion designer and former billionaire Ye — formerly known as Kanye West — over his heinous claims across many forms of media about the...

Dream on America

Dream on America

Nate Henneke, Staff Writer October 31, 2022

Americans have grown up with the idea that once they start to work, they will eventually be able to own property and start a family; however, this is now a fantasy, and younger generations are snapping...

Trying accountability

Trying accountability

Jada Thomas, Staff Writer October 25, 2022

For several years, Keith Habersberger, Ned Fulmer, Zach Kornfeld and Eugene Lee Yang, better known as The Try Guys, had been associated with BuzzFeed, YouTube and media obsessions people had in middle...

Blood-red states

Blood-red states

Nate Henneke, Staff Writer October 25, 2022

Regardless of political stance, it is widely agreed that murder is bad. Yet murder rates have been increasing across the nation at alarming rates. Looking at nationwide trends, it is clear that red states...

Activists deface Van Gogh painting

Activists deface Van Gogh painting

Jenna Taylor, Staff Writer October 25, 2022

On Oct. 14, two climate change activists from the Just Stop Oil organization went to the National Gallery in London in hopes of gaining attention from the media by throwing Heinz tomato soup on Vincent...

Do I leave a tip?

Do I leave a tip?

Regina Robert, Staff Writer October 25, 2022

Usually, in establishments such as restaurants, coffee shops and bakeries, tipping seems like a nice gesture when excellent service is provided. But with many businesses expecting gratuity for the bare...

Stop streaming music by sexual predators

Stop streaming music by sexual predators

Riley Carroll, Arts & Life Editor October 25, 2022

Unsurprisingly, the internet is divided in light of the recent allegations surrounding indie artist Rex Orange County. The man behind the alias, Alex O’Connor, was accused of six counts of sexual assault...

Our future in their hands

Our future in their hands

Morgain Locke, Contributing Writer October 18, 2022

Climate change is largely considered to be one of the most important issues of this generation. Even though it has been overshadowed by more recent political developments, such as abortion rights, student...

Is social media the death of originality?

Is social media the death of originality?

Nate Henneke, Staff Writer October 18, 2022

Originality: Everyone likes to think they are unique and special, but the sad truth is that billions of people have come before us and billions will come after. Yet individual humans are still special....

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