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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

Attend at your own discretion

Attend at your own discretion

Luna Infante, Interim Marketing Manager November 12, 2024

Since the Britney Spears era, people have found plenty of room to complain about the nature of concerts, songs and outfits. In the 2000s, Britney was seen as overly sexual. Parents believed her attitude...

Pick a time and stick to it

Pick a time and stick to it

Jasmine Williams, Copyediting Coordinator November 12, 2024

For 34 weeks out of the year, the U.S. — except Arizona and Hawaii — sets their clocks ahead one hour to make more use of daylight in an occasion known as Daylight Savings Time (DST). It was introduced...

Emoting responsibly

Emoting responsibly

Christopher Delgado, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

After collaborating with Marvel for Season 4 of Chapter 5, Fortnite developers have shifted focus towards rap music with Chapter 2 Remix. The new map includes “The Dogpound,” an island where players...

Oh, ‘bro’ther

Oh, ‘bro’ther

Khoi Nguyen, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

As the 2024 election concluded, the term “bro vote” has been used across the internet, referring to the voting bloc of men under 30. While young men have been politically inactive in the past, and...

Six more years suffering setbacks from Cruz

Six more years suffering setbacks from Cruz

Hannah Velasquez, Distribution Manager November 12, 2024

Republican, former Canadian and longtime Cancun vacationer, Ted Cruz has been reelected to serve in the Senate, representing Texas for six more years. Cruz won with 53% and beat out Democrat Colin Allred,...

Rest in peace, P’nut and Fred

Rest in peace, P’nut and Fred

Marisela Cruz, Staff Writer November 11, 2024

Justice for P’Nut the squirrel and Fred the raccoon for his owner Mark Longo, who were wronged by New York state officials on Oct. 30. State departments of Environmental Conservation and Health raided...

The not-so-small costs of fast fashion

The not-so-small costs of fast fashion

Khoi Nguyen, Staff Writer November 5, 2024

When observing discussions around fast fashion, fashion giants SHEIN and Temu are commonly identified as lead culprits behind overconsumption. Looking through their sites, one feels as though they are...

Real impact or just red ribbons?

Real impact or just red ribbons?

Mogbekeleoluwa Shebioba, Staff Writer November 5, 2024

In the 1980s, Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent Enrique ‘Kiki’ Camarena had been investigating marijuana and cocaine drug traffickers for four years and became close to exposing the top...

Texas universities helpless against state politics

Texas universities helpless against state politics

Matthew Moses, Staff Writer November 5, 2024

As election season ramps up, a new poll reveals potential college students have begun ruling out universities during the application process because of the state they are located in. The Art & Science...

Keep politics out of sports

Keep politics out of sports

Tyler Hirata, Contributor November 5, 2024

Professional sports are essential to San Antonio's culture. They are a pastime that many families enjoy, ultimately connecting many people. However, there has been a shift in what is acceptable for athletes...

This November, let women live

This November, let women live

Editorial Board November 5, 2024

Naveah Crain, an 18-year-old expecting mother, died on Oct. 29, 2023, after developing sepsis during a miscarriage. Her mother, Candace Fails, spoke with reporters from The Texas Tribune and ProPublica...

The port of riches, not garbage!

The port of riches, not garbage!

Marisela Cruz, Staff Writer November 5, 2024

Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe jokingly referred to Puerto Rico as a “floating island of garbage” at Donald Trump’s rally on Oct. 27. This joke is offensive in regards to the US territory which is home...

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