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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

Saving our pennies by eliminating the penny

February 19, 2012

Today a penny is relatively worthless. It costs more money to make a penny than it is actually worth. President Obama recently asked congress to approve changing the material used to make a penny and...

Not as ‘amazing’ as you think

February 12, 2012

Not as "amazing" as you think Let's set up a scenario. Two guys are standing on a road. In reality this scenario could take place anywhere and involve anyone, but for the sake of the scenario we will...

Does Obama ‘deserve’ a second term?

February 5, 2012

In a recent interview on ABC, President Barack Obama said, "I deserve a second term." While Obama's intended desire was to express his want for another term; he should not use the word "deserve." When...

Nazi methods used in American system

January 22, 2012

The shaking becomes unbearable as they are pulled into the room and with the first step inside the distinguishing smell of death and carbon monoxide hits their senses. The fear eventually becomes overwhelming...

Romney is Republicans’ best bet for 2012

January 18, 2012

The dominoes have fallen, and it is safe to conclude that the 2012 Republican candidate will be Mitt Romney, or it should be. In addition to the polls being in favor of Romney, he is also the best chance...

You’re paying for it, might as well use it.

October 10, 2011

UTSA undergraduate students pay upwards $3,500 to $4,500 per semester to attend the university. One-fourth of that goes specifically to pay for classes, and the rest is used to pay for amenities. Those...

Justice? Murky facts leave many questions

September 26, 2011

After years of stays, appeals, protests and even a last minute review of the case by the U.S. Supreme Court, Georgia executed Troy Anthony Davis on Sept. 21. The official time of death was 11:08 p.m....

Football could open up San Antonio to students

August 29, 2011

Saturday, Sept. 3, UTSA Roadrunners will play their inaugural football game at the Alamodome, the venue for the entire season. The location of the game has been an interesting point of conversation:...

Perry’s quick ascent raises many questions for voters

August 23, 2011

It's shocking how quickly Governor Rick Perry has risen in the polls and in the eyes of the public. It's also shocking that his candidacy follows closely on the heels of a prayer rally said to be free...

The more you know…

June 13, 2011

The start of a college career can be a daunting time. There are decisions to be made, classes to take and plenty of other responsibilities that can make these challenges overwhelming. The best way to...

Match.com makes flawed attempt to screen users

April 19, 2011

Match.com, a popular dating site, announced last Sunday that it plans to begin screening users against the national sex offender registry. This change in policy comes in reaction to a pending lawsuit...

Amendment complicates budget woes

April 11, 2011

Public colleges and universities in Texas with LGBT resource centers may have to spend an equal amount of money on centers promoting "family and traditional values," under a budget amendment approved...

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