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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

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...

Dallas Cowboys

Cowboys pay Dak, but at what cost?

Logan Martinez, Staff Writer September 17, 2024

After multiple contract disputes throughout the offseason, the Dallas Cowboys and quarterback Dak Prescott finally came to terms on a four-year $240 million contract extension. The deal arrived minutes...

The five most important games remaining for UTSA football

The five most important games remaining for UTSA football

Aramis Santiago, Staff Writer September 17, 2024

After a disappointing start to the season, which has seen the Roadrunners suffer back-to-back blowout losses to rival Texas State University and its namesake, the University of Texas, the importance of...

Roadrunners beat Sam Houston State

Roadrunners beat Sam Houston State

Bailey Hall, Contributor September 17, 2024

UTSA beat Sam Houston State University 3-2 on Saturday afternoon at the Convocation Center. The ‘Runners (5-5) and the Bearkats (4-5) have a long history of matches. Their first match was in 1985,...

UTSA soccer opens conference play with a loss

UTSA soccer opens conference play with a loss

Haley Aguayo, Sports Editor September 13, 2024

UTSA lost to their first American Athletic Conference opponent, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2-1 on Thursday at 7 p.m. at Park West Athletics Complex. The Roadrunners (5-2, 0-0-1 AAC)...

Ranking Roadrunner Rivals

Ranking Roadrunner Rivals

Rylan Renteria, Assistant Sports Editor September 10, 2024

What is college football without rivalries? Regardless of program size, age or success, each school has a rival that triggers feelings of hatred within the souls of its fanbase. Though UTSA football was...

Texas State Bobcats shake up I-35 rivalry

Texas State Bobcats shake up I-35 rivalry

Morgan Brown September 10, 2024

The I-35 rivalry, named after the interstate highway that runs through San Marcos and San Antonio, first began in 2012. At the inaugural game, located at the Alamodome, the Roadrunners held their own and...

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