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 low-hanging fruit of activism

The low-hanging fruit of activism

Enrique Bonilla February 23, 2017

In an ongoing struggle between the state and the people during the current Trump presidency, both fascist and anti-fascist groups have taken their views to the streets. Early Feb., a small group of anti-fascist...

UTSA community defines values, not administrators

Editorial staff February 23, 2017

At times of success as well as moments of uncertainty, the UTSA community must embrace its core values: integrity, excellence and respect. In light of President Ricardo Romo’s recent administrative...

Hold up, the Grammy’s don’t love you like we love you

Jessica Salinas February 23, 2017

Beyoncé’s “Lemonade” was one of the most culturally significant albums of 2016—unparalleled in its social impact. Beyoncé retains her mega-star status while her work speaks meaningfully to minorities...

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The Story of Claudette Colvin

Carlos Hughes February 23, 2017

Arriving every February, Black History month is an annual celebration of the achievements and culture of African Americans in U.S. History. First started in 1976 under Gerald Ford’s presidency with a...

Graphic by Tristan Ipock

La lengua in literature

Samantha Ceballos February 15, 2017

During the Trump presidency, minorities have feared our voices being taken away.  The reality is, our voices have already been taken away and this fight is nothing new in literature. Writers have faced...

Decoding Gaga’s poker face

Samantha Jones February 15, 2017

Lady Gaga has never been one to shy away from controversial demonstrations and performances. At the 2010 MTV Music Awards, the talented artist arrived in a “meat dress,” which angered animal rights...

Commander-in-Tweet: The tale of two Twitters

Editorial staff February 15, 2017

Last week, President Donald Trump slammed Nordstrom department store on Twitter for dropping his daughter Ivanka Trump’s clothing line. People began questioning his commitment to swear off any potential...

Graphic by Chase Otero.

The ethics of purchasing puppies

Raquel Zuniga February 15, 2017

Pets are some of the most innocent souls in the world. It breaks my heart to see so many lovable faces staring back at me when I visit the Animal Defense League of Texas-San Antonio (ADL-SA). San Antonio...

Valentine’s Day reminds us to tolerate differences

Jeremiah Hobbs February 15, 2017

Let’s talk about love. Better yet, let’s talk about a different kind of love, a word less used—now more than ever: tolerance. The sky is baby-blue as I write this; a warm, Texan-winter air has settled...

Nordstrom, Ivanka and the people’s purchasing power

Isaac Serna February 15, 2017

When it’s time to buy sandals for spring break or heels for a wedding, I’m the guy the ladies need. I’m a women’s shoes associate at Nordstrom, and I’ve been sharing the Nordy love for nearly...

Democrats are not trying to trump the president

Editorial staff February 8, 2017

The unprecedented refusal of Republicans in Congress to consider, or even meet with, Merrick Garland, Obama’s pick for the Supreme Court, was followed by the Democrats’ lack of objection of Neil Gorsuch,...

All stories deserve to be told

Carlos Hughes February 8, 2017

“History is more or less bunk. It’s tradition. We don’t want tradition. We want to live in the present, and the only history that is worth a tinker’s damn is the history that we make today.”...

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