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

Student Spotlight: Jyron Joseph

Student Spotlight: Jyron Joseph

Triston Simpson-Bland August 21, 2018

Jyron Joseph, a UTSA senior music major and member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, was nominated as a representative for the National Collegiate Province and won the election by a vast majority. Joseph will...

UTSA President, Taylor Eighmy

Dream no small dreams

Taylor Eighmy August 21, 2018

Welcome to the new academic year, Roadrunners! As you settle into your classes and adjust to the pace of the fall semester, allow me to offer you a few words to carry you through the year:  Remember...

The Paisano is a self-supported, weekly newspaper run by UTSA students. In more than 30 years of publication, The Paisano has won numerous awards from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association and was a Gold Medalist in 2000.

Starting the school year strong

Lloyd Doggett August 21, 2018

Whether you’re just learning your way around the campus or embracing your last year, it is clear that we need educated leaders like you to help govern our community, now more than ever. WORKING FOR...

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Find yourself

Ethan Pham June 9, 2018

Summertime typically marks the annual preparation for a majority of incoming, first-time college students. These students are bombarded with information regarding the “next chapter” of their lives. Universities,...

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The Road to Success

Rebecca Saenz June 9, 2018

To the incoming freshmen, welcome to the University of Texas at San Antonio! Like sitting behind the wheel for the first time, your upcoming college experience might excite, stress or scare you. It’s...

The Paisano is a self-supported, weekly newspaper run by UTSA students. In more than 30 years of publication, The Paisano has won numerous awards from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association and was a Gold Medalist in 2000.

Food culture in UTSA

Matthew Lapetoda April 24, 2018

The food culture in America is primarily fast foods high in fat and energy (calories) and provide inadequate nutritional value. Unfortunately, the vast majority of students at UTSA exemplify this. Some...

Commit to your college network

Commit to your college network

Editorial Board and Isaac Serna April 24, 2018

Soon to be grads may not be prepared for life after college professionally. According to a survey conducted by Gradstaff, a national career matchmaking firm, there are two recurring problems graduates...

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The pursuit to perfection

Ethan Pham April 24, 2018

College is meant to be a place of education, growth and learning. What happens far too often is the overwhelming pressure to succeed in college leads to severe issues that affect many students across campuses...

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A concerned student

Anonymous April 24, 2018

The Student Government Association (SGA) should not be a sponsored organization. As a former member, let me tell you why. SGA is given a budget of $58,000 (paid for by student fees) every year. They say...

A Review of the Year through SGA

A Review of the Year through SGA

Jerry Sharp April 24, 2018

As an executive officer with the Student Government Association (SGA), I had the unique opportunity to see how the SGA operates and interacts with UTSA’s upper administration. I have developed a unique...

The unpaid internship dilemma

Editorial Board April 17, 2018

Spring semester internships are coming to a close and with that chapter ending another begins. For many students, summer internships are on the horizon. To those who have secured a paid opportunity, congratulations,...

Letter to the editor: Active anti-facism

Letter to the editor: Active anti-facism

Jade Follette April 17, 2018

This commentary is a response to the recent piece titled “Casual fascism” by Peyton Dillberg which was published in the Paisano newspaper on April 10, 2018. That piece defends the right to voice views...

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