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

Joel Osteen is the senior pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston. Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons, the free media repository

Their eyes were watching Lakewood

Briyah Phillips September 7, 2017

Houstonians struck by Hurricane Harvey found Lakewood Church closed to those seeking shelter. The moment word got out via Twitter post by the church’s pastor Joel Osteen, the Twitterverse exploded in...

Black girl magic

Black girl magic

Kimiya Factory September 7, 2017

“You’re pretty for a black girl!” …Um thanks. “You’re the prettiest black girl I’ve seen!” …Cool, I guess. “You know I don’t usually date black girls, right?” …Are you kidding...

Editorial: The monumental debate of erecting statues

Editorial: The monumental debate of erecting statues

Editorial staff August 30, 2017

Overnight, the confederate statues at the University of Texas Austin disappeared from campus. In light of a wave of protests against memorials to the failed confederate state, citizens in cities across...

Point: Who should be able to drop students from the class?

Point: Who should be able to drop students from the class?

Isaac Serna August 30, 2017

The instructor-initiated drop policy allows faculty to drop students who exceed the absence or missed assignment limit in their classes. Some students find this practice unfair, while others believe it...

Counterpoint: Who should be able to drop students from the class?

Counterpoint: Who should be able to drop students from the class?

Ethan Pham August 30, 2017

The instructor-initiated drop policy allows faculty to drop students who exceed the absence or missed assignment limit in their classes. Some students find this practice unfair, while others believe it...

Satire: Sheriff Arpaio, ‘America’s toughest sheriff ’

Satire: Sheriff Arpaio, ‘America’s toughest sheriff ’

Cade Brashear August 30, 2017

President Trump has delivered on few promises spoken on the campaign trail and in his short yet glorious tenure as our Commander in Chief, but on Friday he has finally come through. President Trump has...

Take control of your living situation

Take control of your living situation

Vincent Valdez August 30, 2017

Imagine stepping outside one morning with a cup-of-joe in hand, only to see your neighbor watering your grass in his underwear—that’s what living with roommates is like. Living with people can be...

The mask we wear

The mask we wear

Kenyatta Battle August 22, 2017

Going to college is achieving an unprecedented landmark when you’re a first generation college student. Being the first person in my family to attend college was exciting for me. The people who helped...

Why we need civil war monuments

Why we need civil war monuments

Justice Lovin August 22, 2017

A great deal of conflict and controversy have arisen lately in response to a widespread movement to remove confederate monuments and symbols from public spaces. As of yet, I am aware of no good arguments...

What it means to be a writer

Editorial staff August 22, 2017

Being a writer means having a passion for words and the structure of communication. There are many sides to being a writer. There are worlds inside a creative writer’s mind that other people cannot even...

A lawyer’s first step is law school prep

A lawyer’s first step is law school prep

Isaac Serna August 22, 2017

In my early undergraduate years, I had little faith in whether I’d fulfill my pre-law aspirations. When I shared my intentions to go to law school with a colleague, I looked for doubt in his expression....

Start the school year strong

Lloyd Doggett August 22, 2017

Whether you’re learning your way around the campus or embracing your last year, I’ve always known Roadrunners to run events, engage with the community, and take on new adventures. I applaud your support...

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