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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

More than an abortion clinic

More than an abortion clinic

Fabiana Correa Falcone, Staff Writer September 28, 2021

Let’s talk Planned Parenthood. Since its founding in 1916, Planned Parenthood has been at the forefront of the discourse surrounding abortion. Although, historically, it was not the sole provider of...

We are disturbingly desensitized

We are disturbingly desensitized

Areebah Bharmal, Staff Writer September 28, 2021

We are living in a time in which endless amounts of information are always at our fingertips. We are constantly bombarded with headlines, from politics and news to the latest fashion trends and movies....

What happens behind closed doors?

What happens behind closed doors?

Laynie Clark, Assistant Arts & Life Editor September 28, 2021

The most charming, funny, charismatic man in my life also happened to be the most dangerous. He could make you laugh until you cried, but he could also beat you until you bled. I witnessed this more than...

Feed your body, feed your soul

Feed your body, feed your soul

Joanna Paje, Staff Writer September 21, 2021

If you could, for just a moment, imagine the life of a wild animal. This can be any wild animal of your choice—it could be a bear, a lion, a wolf—anything your beautiful mind can think of. Now, think...

In person, out of touch

In person, out of touch

Areebah Bharmal, Contributing Writer September 21, 2021

While the Texas government, specifically Gov. Greg Abbott, may have removed all COVID-19 related precautions and seems to be actively working to prevent public organizations from mandating masks and vaccines,...

A message in a bottle

A message in a bottle

Sofia Garcia, Editor-in-Chief September 21, 2021

I started taking antidepressants during my freshman year of college. I felt trapped inside my head and ridiculed by my own conscience. Now a senior, I am unapologetically open about my relationship with...

Getting vaccinated is our patriotic duty

Getting vaccinated is our patriotic duty

Javier Tije, Contributing Writer September 21, 2021

Being a citizen of a nation comes with numerous benefits. Specifically in the case of the United States, we have the privileges of laws such as the Bill of Rights, which guarantees us some freedoms from...

The people we put on pedestals

The people we put on pedestals

Sanne Peek, Contributing Writer September 14, 2021

Why do we feel so connected to celebrities? Considering a majority of fans have never met the people they idolize, the question seems valid. The most contact many fans get is to be a number in their favorite...

Illustration by Alex Hanks

Voter suppression is alive and well

Areebah Bharmal, Contributing Writer September 14, 2021

Despite efforts by Texas Democrats, Senate Bill 1, which tightens Texas’ already stringent voter laws, was passed and signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott on Sept. 7. This law targets minorities and those...

Enough with good intentions

Enough with good intentions

Analisa Sulaica, Social Media Editor September 14, 2021

On Aug. 9, we were notified by President Taylor Eighmy that the usage of the “Come and Take It” flag imagery by UTSA Athletics was under careful review. A petition started by UTSA professor Dr. Ellen...

Social media is exhausting

Social media is exhausting

Gauri Raje, Assistant News Editor September 14, 2021

The 21st century is often referred to as the age of social media, and rightly so. Today, platforms like Instagram and TikTok have gained enormous popularity and boast millions of users. Many young individuals,...

Politics and science: a blurred line

Politics and science: a blurred line

Gauri Raje, Assistant News Editor September 7, 2021

Science has been a part of society for centuries, and over time it has weaved itself into our daily lives. This is especially true when it comes to medicine and the biological sciences. Modern medicine...

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