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

gun debate

Everyone has a stake in the gun debate

Editorial Board February 21, 2018

The action high school students—particularly those most affected by the gun violence—have undertaken brought a glimmer of hope in recent coverage of the Parkland shooting. Students, including Emma...

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State of the Union – Valentine’s Day and Black History

Kimiya Factory February 14, 2018

Is it a coincidence that Valentine’s day and black history share the same month? I suppose that’s one’s own opinion, but since both topics are current can we talk about black love? I know it’s...

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Counterpoint: Should pets be allowed on campus living?

Kenyatta Battle February 14, 2018

Having pets on campus residence is complicated and has both positives and negatives. Are pets worth being on campus or are they a nuisance for residents? Pets and college students don’t mix. While in...

Jordy and Feebie Lou pose for their photo with UTSA swag. 
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Point: Should pets be allowed on campus living? – Pets on Campus

Angela Porter February 14, 2018

Having pets on campus residence is complicated and has both positives and negatives. Are pets worth being on campus or are they a nuisance for residents?   Many college students face lots of stress...

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Relationship benefit the heart and the college career

Isaac Serna February 14, 2018

A healthy relationship can uplift and empower students to achieve their academic goals. In light of Valentine’s day, students should make the distinction between how their love-life can help their pursuits....

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Vote no on athletic fee hike

Editorial staff February 7, 2018

All UTSA students should vote no on the Proposed Athletic Fee increase. This proposal raises athletics fees by 25 to 50 percent immediately and 37.5 to 65 percent for students who take 15 to 18 credit...

Black History Month: Week One

Black History Month: Week One

Kimiya Factory February 7, 2018

I am   here to change the narrative of a culture. To feed the cultural soul of the eyes that race along this black history column. Welcome to our story. the person with skin kissed by brown...

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We’re Taking Most Of It

Triston Simpson-Bland February 7, 2018

The New California group is pushing for the formation of the 51st state, but the push is destined to fail. This is not the first time Californians organized to secede. The group instigating the split...

Trumps State of the Union address. Creative Commons

State of the (dis)union

Rudy Sanchez February 7, 2018

Fact checkers across the country were prepping their fingers as President Trump took the podium during his first State of the Union Address on Tuesday. With that said, it’s hard to say if President Trump’s...

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Borderwall

Lizvette Hernandez February 7, 2018

The Santa Ana Wildlife Refuge in the Rio Grande Valley will be compromised if the construction of President Donald Trump’s notorious border wall begins. Santa Ana is the home to over 400 bird species,...

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor visited UTSA on Jan. 25, 2018.
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Sotomayor’s wide approval is worth exploring

Editorial Board January 31, 2018

UTSA’s high profile visit from U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor moved the audience. Her can-do advice was inspiring, as was her humble background. Unfortunately, only students selected before...

Fake woke, real woke

Fake woke, real woke

Kimiya Factory January 31, 2018

Woke. The four letter word of 2017, made famous in Childish Gambino’s hit song Redbone. “Staying Woke” has become a wave everyone wants to get on. But really, what defines being or staying “woke?”...

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