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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

McDonald’s to the rescue?

McDonald’s to the rescue?

Maria Wence, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

Right now in the voting stage, the attempts from both candidates to win the vote of Americans have been nothing less than entertaining. On Oct. 20, in Bucks County Pennsylvania, former president Donald...

Normalize paying for labor

Normalize paying for labor

Bailey Hall, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

Unpaid internships are nothing new; business and academics have had them for years. Most unpaid internships stem from the belief that the intern is getting more out of the experience than the business...

Teen suicide linked to AI

Teen suicide linked to AI

Luna Infante, Interim Marketing Manager October 29, 2024

As digital dependence increases and screen time rises, the connection between humanity and AI is brushing the lines of danger. In February, a teenager in Florida took his life after months of having concerning...

The truth Trump refuses to tell about mass deportation

The truth Trump refuses to tell about mass deportation

Jasmine Williams, Copyediting Coordinator October 29, 2024

The same man who wholeheartedly believed that Haitian migrants were eating cats and dogs also believes undocumented immigrants are on a sudden crime spree and should be deported from the country en masse....

How many biopics does Hollywood need?

How many biopics does Hollywood need?

Valentina Quintanilla, Contributor October 29, 2024

The lack of creativity in Hollywood can be seen through the manufacturing of biopics as an easy way to success. This trend has been evident since the release of “Bohemian Rhapsody,” a biopic that created...

That gruesome anti-abortion display

That gruesome anti-abortion display

Maria Wence, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

When it comes to protesting, there is no shy way to go about presenting the strong emotions of what the protestors believe in. However, the extent to which they decide to present it is a different concept. UTSA,...

Slow and steady saves lives

Khoi Nguyen, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

In San Antonio, where traffic is already bad, raising the speed limit is a poorly thought-out solution to alleviate transportation issues. Increasing the speed limit may appear to be simple to implement...

Curing an antisocial public

Curing an antisocial public

Jake Mireles, Editor-in-Chief October 29, 2024

Three guys walk into a bar. Except, the bar is empty. Actually, there is no bar anymore; it never recovered from COVID-19, and closed due to increasing labor costs. Those three guys — and many members...

Look out, Earth has two moons!

Look out, Earth has two moons!

Marisela Cruz, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

Frank Sinatra once sang, “Fly me to the moon,” but now anyone on Earth can ask “Which moon do you want to go to, Frank?” Since there is a new moon in orbit this Fall accompanying the Moon. According...

Burrito bust: why campus Freebirds is not worth it

Burrito bust: why campus Freebirds is not worth it

Armin Suljovic, Photo Editor October 22, 2024

After eating at the Freebirds on campus, the expectation of leaving satisfied amounted to disappointment. Students choosing this dining option are left scratching their heads, wondering why they had just...

Embrace the now

Embrace the now

Anika Engler, Staff Writer October 22, 2024

What is it about leaving something that stimulates someone to miss it, appreciating something the second one loses it, neglecting something yet desiring it the second it vanishes? For many, life gets put...

How to build community

How to build community

Deven Murray, Contributor October 22, 2024

Building a community is critical for shaping worldviews, influencing interactions and developing diverse perceptions. Community represents the people who offer reliability, shared experiences and support....

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