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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

Abbott abandons Texas

Jake Mireles, Editor-in-chief October 15, 2024

As the United States faces increasingly catastrophic hurricane seasons year after year due to climate change, the need for improvement to existing infrastructure is greater than ever. This past month,...

Ted Cruz targets 0.6% of the population in $6.7 million ads

Jasmine Williams, Copyediting Coordinator October 15, 2024

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has gone on an anti-trans tear, spending over $6.7 million on advertisements that demonize transgender youth, the existence of trans people in public and access to gender affirming...

Is Kamala Harris’ platform too vague?

Is Kamala Harris’ platform too vague?

Octavio Flores-Chasnoff, Contributor October 15, 2024

When Kamala Harris officially replaced Joe Biden at the top of the ticket for the 2024 election, the enthusiasm among Democrats was palpable. Biden’s disastrous debate performance, coupled with his low...

Art and Influence

Art and Influence

Eliot Schulte-Ladbeck, Contributor October 15, 2024

Due in large part to its loose definition, the realm of visual art is one with very few inherent wrongs. As such, artists have long pushed the boundaries of what it means to create something that is to...

Permanent residents should be allowed to vote

Sofia Mejia, Magazine Editor October 15, 2024

With the upcoming election right around the corner, citizens everywhere are getting ready to line up or mail in their ballots —  the exception being one kind of citizen: a permanent resident. Permanent...

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...

In November, San Antonio won’t just be voting for candidates– but few realize this

In November, San Antonio won’t just be voting for candidates– but few realize this

Dr. Bryan Gervais October 8, 2024

With the Nov. 5 election weeks away, most voters know who they will be voting for in the presidential race. San Antonio voters, however, are less sure how they will vote on six proposed amendments to the...

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...

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