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

Rape culture perpetuated at UTSA?

Lauren Donecker September 27, 2018

In the days leading up to the UTSA vs. Texas State University game, anticipation and excitement was high. This rivalry game brought a lot of school spirit along with competitive slander. While this is...

people yelling at each other

Not so ‘United’ States of America

Chase Parsons September 27, 2018

Why is it that today’s political climate is wrought with so much radical ideology? People have become so entrenched in their viewpoints that they can no longer reasonably differ in political discussions....

Graphic of Taylor Eighmey dropping money into a bucket labeled football.

Roadrunner football fans, relax

Editorial Board and Ryan Garza September 27, 2018

Relax. Don’t hit that panic button just yet. After starting the season off losing their first three games, UTSA received outrage and backlash from fans about what was going wrong with team and how it...

Hand completing a multiple choice exam.

Test prep

Triston Simpson-Bland September 27, 2018

There’s a smell of sweat in the air, the hairs on my arms are rising and an endless pit of stress is festering. I know this feeling all too well — a test is coming. All jokes aside, if you couldn’t...

Serena Williams playing tennis

Choose your battles if you are a woman

Kimiya Factory September 19, 2018

“He’s never taken a game from a man because they said ‘thief.’ For me it blows my mind. But, I’m going to continue to fight for women.” said Serena Williams, after she called out a tennis umpire...

Cosplayers

Getting started with cosplay

Seren Regalado September 19, 2018

The last article I wrote was about coming out as a cosplayer, so I figured this one should be about the creative process of finding and making a costume. The process can be very tedious, and having a short...

Graphic of police officer beating a man on the ground

It is not about race

Brent Davis September 19, 2018

Amber Guyger did not shoot Botham Jean because he was black! No, today’s story will not be about race, but about how the police are handling the situation and not being held to a higher standard when...

When you bless Twitter with your awareness and activism.

Suicide awareness month

Editorial Board and Katrina Clements September 19, 2018

 September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time when people honor lost loved ones and promote awareness of the severity of suicidal thoughts and ideation. Suicidal thoughts are a form of intrusive...

Dr. Artis

Ask Dr. Artis: I try to be a nice person

Carletta Perry-Artis September 19, 2018

Q. I try to be a nice person, so why do I feel like I’m always getting hurt?  I certainly understand. Being a nice person is not always easy. Sometimes, people are mean, disrespectful and feel it’s...

Staring at the ceiling

Isaiah Pryce September 12, 2018

Legendary tales often start with humble modest beginnings and or harsh but necessary steps. College is a transformative experience that will change you based on your actions. You may ask, why are we connecting...

Dr. Artis

Ask Dr. Artis Q&A

Carletta Perry-Artis September 12, 2018

Carletta Perry-Artis, PHD., is a faculty member in the Psychology department. The following colummn is a response to a common concern college students express. Q. I don’t seem to fit in. I just feel...

Editorial cartoon by Amber Chin/The Paisano

Anonymous

Editorial Board and Kenyatta Battle September 12, 2018

Coward! Gutless loser! These were the words White House press secretary Sarah Sanders used to describe the anonymous writer who wrote the op-ed for the New York Times about the Trump administration. The...

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