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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

Champion, Olympian, Roadrunner

Champion, Olympian, Roadrunner

Izabella Hernandez, Contributor September 24, 2024

More than 11,000 athletes traveled to Paris to compete in this year's Olympics. A dream only five UTSA athletes have had the chance to experience. The fifth being the newest member to the Roadrunner track...

Roadrunner softball ties first scrimmage of the year

Roadrunner softball ties first scrimmage of the year

Bailey Hall, Staff Writer September 24, 2024

UTSA opened up fall ball with a scrimmage against Temple College at Roadrunner Field on Friday. The two teams decided to play 10 innings for more practice instead of the normal seven; the game ended...

UTSA looks forward to Houston Christian and conference play

UTSA looks forward to Houston Christian and conference play

Jake Mireles, Editor-in-chief September 21, 2024

As UTSA approaches its fourth and final week of non-conference play, UTSA coach Jeff Traylor looks ahead towards the Roadrunners’ faceoff against the Houston Christian Huskies. Despite big losses...

Ready to compete

Ready to compete

Hannah Velasquez, Contributor September 21, 2024

Going up against Stephen F. Austin and McNeese State University volleyball, head coach Carol Price-Torok talks about adjustments the team is making heading into this weekend. This year the ‘Runners...

Get fired up: ranking the UTSA football tailgates

Get fired up: ranking the UTSA football tailgates

Alejandra Garza, Contributor September 17, 2024

UTSA football would not be where it is today without the continued support from its students and alumni. Multiple UTSA organizations gear up for the game in a way most Americans do for any college or professional...

Roadrunners on ice

Roadrunners on ice

Rylan Renteria, Assistant Sports Editor September 17, 2024

Love for a certain sport extends well beyond its typical region of interest. Although based in San Antonio, the Roadrunner Hockey team consists of a group of dedicated members who not only love the...

Teamwork makes the dream work

Teamwork makes the dream work

Bailey Hall, Contributor September 17, 2024

Women's rugby has gained some popularity due to the Olympics this past summer; however, it is still a very underrated sport in America. “[Rugby is] a nice mixture of football and soccer,” president...

Frank Harris’ legacy and Owen McCown's uphill battle

Frank Harris’ legacy and Owen McCown’s uphill battle

Hannah Velasquez, Contributor September 17, 2024

Harris made waves in 2021 after recovering from his injury, leading UTSA to its very first conference championship and doing the same the following year. Harris had been a part of the team since 2017....

Baku streets see Oscar-worthy performance

Baku streets see Oscar-worthy performance

Marcela Montufar Soria, Opinion Editor September 17, 2024

Round seventeen of this year’s Formula One (F1) season took place Sunday in Baku, Azerbaijan at the Baku City Circuit. After 51 laps, McLaren driver Oscar Piastri took home his second F1 victory. Piastri...

UTSA football loses second straight road game

UTSA football loses second straight road game

Haley Aguayo, Sports Editor September 17, 2024

UTSA lost 56-7 to the University of Texas on Saturday night at Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium. “We’ve got to be better offensively,” coach Jeff Traylor said on the loss. “We saw...

Alabama rolls the tide on UTSA

Alabama rolls the tide on UTSA

Haley Aguayo, Sports Editor September 17, 2024

UTSA lost 3-2 to the University of Alabama on Friday night in the Convocation Center. The Crimson Tide (7-1) served as the ‘Runners (4-5) second opponent in the Roadrunner Classic. The two schools...

Which new transfer will step up for UTSA men’s basketball?

Which new transfer will step up for UTSA men’s basketball?

Michael Rios, Staff Writer September 17, 2024

With the hiring of new head coach Austin Claunch, Roadrunner basketball acquired 12 new players from the transfer portal. These new players provide shooting, length and versatility that can help the ‘Runners...

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