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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

Why are Americans so obsessed with the British monarchy?

Why are Americans so obsessed with the British monarchy?

Ismail Hussain, Contributing Writer September 20, 2022

On Sept. 8, the Queen of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Elizabeth II passed away. The world stopped and news anchors globally interrupted their coverage to announce the death. Unsurprisingly, the...

Could Monkeypox become the new AIDS crisis?

Could Monkeypox become the new AIDS crisis?

Jessica Mclaren and Deacan Gomez September 20, 2022

You probably know the song “Running Up That Hill” by Kate Bush, especially if you have seen the Netflix hit “Stranger Things,” but did you know it was released the same year the United States saw...

The price of our humanity

The price of our humanity

Misty Olawunmi, Staff Writer September 20, 2022

What does the world lack? There are many answers to this question, but here is one: empathy. Now more than ever, dehumanization — the act of depriving a person or group of positive human qualities such...

Despite war crimes, Ukraine persists

Despite war crimes, Ukraine persists

Nate Henneke, Staff Writer September 20, 2022

Keeping up to date on a war that has been going on for over 200 days is more of a difficult task than one might initially think. Recently, there has been less of a focus on the war, due to pressing issues...

Profiting From Politics

Profiting From Politics

Jake Mireles, Contributing writer September 20, 2022

In March of 2020, Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) reportedly dumped between $1,275,000 and $3,100,000 of stocks in industries predicted to be severely impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic, and also purchased...

Why gender dysphoria should be considered a medical condition

Why gender dysphoria should be considered a medical condition

Carissa Merchant, Contributing Writer September 20, 2022

*This article contains references to an outdated study that might contain offensive content. A counterpoint referencing an updated study is available here* Why is feeling trapped inside the wrong body...

Do stolen artifacts belong in their country of origin?

Do stolen artifacts belong in their country of origin?

Regina Robert, Staff Writer September 20, 2022

The globalization of the world has created an international exchange of cultures, religion, cuisine, art, language, music and historical artifacts. While this exchange has created appreciation and curiosity...

Rights wrongfully revoked: Let felons vote

Rights wrongfully revoked: Let felons vote

Nate Henneke, Staff Writer September 13, 2022

Every citizen of the United States should have the right to vote in government elections regardless of their past actions. Felons have lost this right. In the United States, going to prison and becoming...

The conundrum of our constellations

The conundrum of our constellations

Alessandro Espinosa, Contributing Writer September 13, 2022

To put it directly, humanity is a species that thrives off curiosity. The ideas of exploration, discovery and innovation have been the driving factors that have pushed the collective think-tank of mankind...

A quiet stand on exploitation

A quiet stand on exploitation

Malaki Lingg, Assistant Web & Social Editor September 13, 2022

Quiet quitting has supposedly spread through the workforce like wildfire as of late, but what is it? Quiet quitting is defined as only putting in the required effort into your job and not working past...

Should celebrities be criticized for their parents' political affiliations?

Should celebrities be criticized for their parents’ political affiliations?

Jenna Taylor, Contributing Writer September 13, 2022

When a celebrity becomes famous, oftentimes they lose the luxury of privacy. A simple Instagram post becomes a statement; everything they upload gets dissected, down to the profiles they tag, the clothes...

Falling fertility rates don’t spell trouble

Falling fertility rates don’t spell trouble

Jessica McLaren, Assistant News Editor September 13, 2022

According to a 2022 report from the Journal of Economic Perspectives, the United States has experienced a 20% decline in birth rates since 2007 that cannot be explained by fluctuations within the country’s...

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