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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

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....

Pardon my paraphernalia

Pardon my paraphernalia

Malaki Lingg, Assistant Web and Social Editor October 18, 2022

On Oct. 6, President Joe Biden issued a presidential proclamation pardoning federal convictions for possession of marijuana. The pardon only affects federal convictions and convictions from the District...

Keep billionaires out of war

Jake Mireles, Staff Writer October 18, 2022

In the fight for Ukraine’s freedom, one of the most vital tools being used by the Ukrainian military has been Starlink. Created by Elon Musk’s space development company SpaceX, Starlink is a satellite...

Has COVID-19 been confined to the history books?

Has COVID-19 been confined to the history books?

Ismail Hussain, Contributing Writer October 11, 2022

The wait is over. President Joe Biden finally declared the pandemic to be over, but is it really? If you want to oversimplify the issue, then the deaths and cases are much lower than at the pandemic’s...

When cops become criminals

When cops become criminals

Nate Henneke, Staff Writer October 11, 2022

How long will it take for police officers to be held accountable for their actions? What gives police officers the right to be the judge, jury and executioner? These are questions that have been swept...

Social media ruins social discourse

Social media ruins social discourse

Dafny Flores, Intern October 11, 2022

Nowadays, people wake up and scroll through Twitter to gain information as if it is the morning newspaper. The 280 characters in a tweet inform people about a topic that they are often unaware of. If 280...

Persecution over protection

Persecution over protection

Morgain Locke, Contributing Writer October 11, 2022

The criminalization of women who defend themselves against their abusers is a long-standing issue that has become more recognized in the public eye in recent years. This pattern has been highlighted by...

It is not a diet, it is a problem

It is not a diet, it is a problem

Regina Robert, Staff Writer October 11, 2022

What is culture? According to the Oxford Learner’s Dictionary, it is “the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements,” of a particular nation, people or social group. During the months...

Trading genius for bigotry

Trading genius for bigotry

Zahara Latson, Staff Writer October 10, 2022

Kanye West’s recent internet breakdown is nothing new and is better described as another scene in the highlight reel of his controversial existence. While some people look at West and see a mentally...

Why romanticize a killer?

Why romanticize a killer?

Carmela Asmar, Contributing Writer October 4, 2022

The recently released Netflix original, “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story,” has sparked a heated debate over its content. The 10-part series highlights the life, stories and crimes of well-known serial...

Fabric leading to fatality

Fabric leading to fatality

Ahavah Kirwan, Contributing Writer October 4, 2022

On Sept. 16, 2022, 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, a Kurdish woman from Iran, died due to police brutality. Her death has sparked outrage — with mass protests taking place in Iran and internationally against...

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