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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

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The minimum wage debate debunked

Bella Nieto, News Editor January 22, 2021

On the campaign trail, President Joe Biden promised sweeping legislation and executive orders that would address some of the nation's greatest obstacles ranging from healthcare to racial and economic inequality....

Graphic by Ethan Gullett

First things first: Biden must tackle the COVID-19 pandemic

Christopher Perez, Contributing Writer January 22, 2021

As President Joe Biden begins his term, he faces a tough road ahead. A divided United States; protests for police reform; an ever-growing climate crisis; and a never-ending pandemic are some of the largest...

Graphic by Alex Hanks

Stacey Abrams: Queen of progressive politics

Bella Nieto, Assistant News Editor November 24, 2020

Aside from formerly being the House minority leader, Stacy Abrams also gained national attention in Georgia's hotly contested gubernatorial race in 2018. Abrams was the Georgia Democrat closest to flipping...

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Donald Trump is making this the worst breakup in American history

Marina Cruz, Staff Writer November 24, 2020

As of Nov. 8, Democratic candidate Joe Biden was confirmed as the next president-elect of the United States. The result led to President Trump’s refusal to concede and finally accept his defeat. His...

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10 days in with my PS5: Excellent console, but not essential just yet

Ryder Martin, Staff Writer November 24, 2020

As a lucky individual who was able to get their hands on a PlayStation 5 during the initial launch window, I’ve had 10 days of hands-on experience with Sony’s latest home console, and there’s plenty...

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San Antonio, it’s time to put the public back in public utilities

Bella Nieto, Assistant News Editor November 17, 2020

All of San Antonio pays their utility bills to CPS Energy; in fact, it's the nation's largest municipal natural gas and electric utility company. CPS makes it convenient to pay business or residential...

Georgia's Anthony Edwards (pictured above) will likely be one of the first players chosen in this years draft. He is considered to be one of the most pro-ready college athletes available, which bodes well for his chances at making an immediate impact for his new team.

Paisano Picks: the top ten in the 2020 NBA Draft

Alex Hanks, Opinion Editor November 13, 2020

After a nearly year-long NBA season, the 2020 draft is finally here. The draft will take place next Wednesday. As with everything else this year, the draft will be different — much different. Draft...

Illustration by Alex Hanks

Blackboard: the black hole that is swallowing college education

Jaida Sloan, Staff Writer November 13, 2020

If you're a UTSA student, then you probably share my disdain for Blackboard Learn. According to a Blackboard report in April, Learning Management System (LMS) usage increased 400% for Learn LMS and 3,600%...

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The politics of hate

Jaida Sloan, Staff Writer November 13, 2020

President Donald Trump's recent defeat makes him the 11th sitting president in U.S. history to be denied a second term in the White House; however, the self-described “alt-right,” an offshoot of conservatism...

Graphic by Alex Hanks

Election 2020: Over 71 million Americans wanted an encore of this nonsense?

Alex Hanks, Opinion Editor November 10, 2020

I love cliche horror films. Most of them are fairly predictable. You have a group of characters in isolation, evading danger at all costs while also experiencing excruciating death all around them. But...

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Did we really make the right call?

Jude Nelson, Contributing Writer November 6, 2020

When schools prepared for the transition back into fall classes for 2020, they were forced to make the tough decision of whether or not they should resume in-person instruction and create a greater risk...

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The state of gun reform in Texas

Bella Nieto, Assistant News Editor November 3, 2020

From El Paso to Odessa to Houston, the ramifications of gun violence have been felt all throughout Texas. Yet politicians have been hesitant to touch the issue. Even as incidents of gun violence have increased...

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