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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

The curse of microtrends

The curse of microtrends

Luna Infante, Staff Writer October 1, 2024

Styles and trends have always had a way of coming and going, rising and falling. But with the fast-paced world of social media being in the hands of audiences addicted to instant gratification, more people...

A step backwards

A step backwards

Hannah Haffke, Contributor October 1, 2024

Popularized this summer on TikTok, the term “tradwife” refers to a woman in a heterosexual relationship who adheres to the role of homemaker — raising children, housekeeping and cooking — while...

The academic fallacy of self-plagiarism

The academic fallacy of self-plagiarism

Zoe Hernandez, Contributor October 1, 2024

In academia, plagiarism is an exceedingly controversial subject because it involves using the work of another and using it as one’s own without citation. The word plagiarism comes from the Latin word...

Pro-life laws are costing women their lives

Pro-life laws are costing women their lives

Emily Beckerman, Contributor October 1, 2024

“Pregnant women across the state are being put in danger as a direct cause of the abortion ban which may be the beginning of a new health crisis for Texas,” said the Paisano Editorial Board in Sept....

Guilty even when innocent

Guilty even when innocent

Hanien Abdelmoneim, Contributor October 1, 2024

The unfortunate case of Marcellus “Khalifah” Williams has proven yet again how disappointing the American justice system is. It also brings into question the intention and morality of the judicial...

Mercury in Retrograde

Mercury in Retrograde

Editorial Board October 1, 2024

The Mercury is UT Dallas’ official newspaper, operating under the vigilance of the Student Media in the Office of Student Affairs. Run by UTD students, the newspaper staff are currently on strike following...

OceanGate: Revisiting the Titanic’s tragedy

September 30, 2024

A deal with the U.S. Navy is what it took to find the lost wreckage of the RMS Titanic, a cross-Atlantic vessel that sank in 1912. Dr. Robert Ballard, a professor at the University of Rhode Island,...

Can we ‘block’ Elon Musk in real life?

Can we ‘block’ Elon Musk in real life?

Mogbekeleoluwa Shebioba, Contributor September 30, 2024

Elon Musk has made a terrible decision as the owner of X. In other news, the sky is blue. On Sept. 23, it was announced that X would be changing its block feature. Blocking a user can mean different...

Blindly follow the elephants

Blindly follow the elephants

Raul Martinez, Web Editor September 24, 2024

On July 15, former President, Donald Trump, made an announcement on Truth Social network stating that he would choose Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate. For those who had followed Vance when he...

Combing through the history of Puff Daddy’s escapades

Combing through the history of Puff Daddy’s escapades

Dustin Vickers, Managing Editor September 24, 2024

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is a man who was untouchable for years by threatening those who threatened his empire. That was until he was finally arrested on Sept. 16, charged with racketeering, sex trafficking...

Eliminate the term “Latinx”

Eliminate the term “Latinx”

Luna Infante, Staff Writer September 24, 2024

As the youngest generations grow, inclusivity, acceptance and awareness rise, as well as how people desire to be addressed. It is common to create more labels — some people love it, others do not. People...

A practical look at UTSA parking

A practical look at UTSA parking

Taylor Fromel, Contributor September 24, 2024

Practicality is a word that highlights the difference between an idea and the actual usability of the idea. It is an important word to consider when creating something, especially in a time of change....

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