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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

Mickey Mouse sending S.O.S from Florida.

Mickey Mouse sending S.O.S from Florida.

Marisela Cruz, Staff Writer October 15, 2024

Goofy has had it up to here with Disney being caught in another controversy. This time it is due to the Walt Disney World Resort not closing amidst Hurricane Milton. Florida was aware of the storm approaching...

The silent spiral of Mr. Prada

Mogbekeleoluwa Shebioba, Contributor October 15, 2024

In the digital age, it is incredibly easy to take a glimpse into other people’s lives and assume that there is nothing beyond the screen. Truly, there is no reason to think there is more than what...

The third party challenge

The third party challenge

Hannah Velasquez, Distribution Manager October 13, 2024

In theory, voting for a third party is a great way to combat the two-party system. However, in practice, it has only been successful once during a presidential election, so why would it work now? For the...

Following The Storm

Following The Storm

Zoe Hernandez, Contributor October 13, 2024

The recent catastrophic events of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton have caused many to question how information on natural disasters is actually acquired. Most people move away from dangerous storms,...

The sensationalism of the Menendez brothers series

The sensationalism of the Menendez brothers series

Luna Infante, Staff Writer October 8, 2024

Family abuse, sexual assault and murder — do these words inspire respect and silence? Or do they turn heads and light a path to morbid curiosity? The media glorifies real crimes, from television adaptations...

Killing you softly

Killing you softly

Anika Engler, Contributor October 8, 2024

It is often a challenge to fully grasp the impact of someone’s actions when the consequences are neither visible or immediate. While that person is aware of the detrimental effects, he or she continues...

Biden’s incompetence leads to division

Biden’s incompetence leads to division

Hannah Haffke, Contributor October 8, 2024

Amidst the rampage of Hurricane Helene, entire communities have been demolished, leaving families absolutely devastated. The Biden Administration is failing to secure confidence in people affected by the...

San Antonio we have a problem

San Antonio we have a problem

Marisela Cruz and Contributor October 8, 2024

When the topic of terrible road conditions and reckless driving is brought up in San Antonio, most people will respond with, “Tell me something I don’t know,” but what if the people were set up to...

Port workers fight back

Hannah Velasquez, Distribution Manager October 8, 2024

For the first time since 1977, East and Gulf Coast port workers went on strike for higher wages and better job security, affecting 45,000 dockworkers. Some consumers have seen this as an “inconvenience,”...

Rock on, Mr. Carter

Rock on, Mr. Carter

Marcela Montufar Soria, Opinion Editor October 8, 2024

Former president James ‘Jimmy’ Carter turned 100 years old on Tuesday, Oct. 1. He celebrated with his family and was honored with a military flyby, as well as many birthday wishes from prominent American...

Don’t become ‘a big ol’ pile of them bones’

Don’t become ‘a big ol’ pile of them bones’

Malaki Lingg, Arts & Life Editor October 8, 2024

Every month, new trends go viral, while old ones fade away. Trending songs blow up on apps like TikTok, inspiring young creators to follow new video formats and dance trends. However, sometimes these trends...

Outdated Fossil Fuels; What is to Come in the Future

Outdated Fossil Fuels; What is to Come in the Future

Christian Loustaunau, Contributor October 8, 2024

With approximately 1.4 billion internal combustion engines worldwide, today's climate has never been in a worse state. Fossil fuels continue to be the primary energy source, intensifying the urgency of...

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