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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

‘Dam’ good gas station

‘Dam’ good gas station

McKenzie Siller, Assistant Opinion Editor April 14, 2026

Buc-ee’s sets itself apart from other gas stations by simply being better. With other gas stations, cleanliness is questionable and unprotected hotdogs, drying under the heat lamps, are concerning. Buc-ee’s...

Sad, semi-aquatic excuse

Sad, semi-aquatic excuse

Cooper Bryant, Staff Photographer April 14, 2026

Buc-ee’s is nothing short of a cultural institution. From its cult-like following to incessant roadside advertising campaign, Buc-ee’s turned its humble beginnings into an authentic, God-fearing, American...

Democracy has no God

Democracy has no God

Cooper Bryant, Staff Photographer April 7, 2026

As the rise of Christian nationalism charges forward like a runaway train, and figures within the movement continue to grow in power, the question of religious political endorsement makes its answer obvious:...

America, let them speak

America, let them speak

Emma Cavanaugh, Distribution Manager April 7, 2026

America runs on freedom. Any act that prohibits or discourages the ability for a group to exercise their freedom of speech should be strongly condemned. The Internal Revenue Service has finally discarded...

CAP spits on UT System

CAP spits on UT System

Emma Cavanaugh, Distribution Manager February 10, 2026

UT San Antonio attempted to further legitimize itself as an independent, prized university with its recent merger with UT Health Science Center at San Antonio. After becoming the third-largest public research...

Crockett  delivers a plan

Crockett delivers a plan

Kassandra Jaime, Contributor January 27, 2026

A respectful response has led Texas nowhere, and a fierce energy to counter her Republican colleagues in Congress is what drives Democrat Jasmine Crockett through her campaign for the Texas Senate seat....

Talarico sets the record

Talarico sets the record

Richard Lujan, Contributor January 27, 2026

On Saturday afternoon, Texas State Rep. James Talarico and his opponent, U.S. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, took the stage for the U.S. Senate Primary Debate. In a time where Texans are fighting uncertainty...

Republicans strip civilians’ SNAP benefits

Republicans strip civilians’ SNAP benefits

Jake Mireles, Editor-in-Chief November 11, 2025

The first 10 months of President Donald Trump’s presidency have been riddled with unprecedented, unjustifiable cuts to social safety nets. The Republican battle against the well-being of vulnerable Americans...

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Vote no: Put Prop. B 6 feet underground

Jasmine Williams, Managing Editor October 28, 2025

The City of San Antonio was burned before by false promises of an economic boom following a brand new stadium. The Frost Bank Stadium was built to enhance San Antonio’s East Side, but has failed to do...

Political violence is necessary

Political violence is necessary

Aidan Gonzalez, Contributor October 7, 2025

According to an NPR survey, at least one out of every three Americans believes violence is necessary to get the country back on track. With President Donald Trump’s administration running the government,...

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