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

UTSA runs out onto the field at Bobcat Stadium in front of over 30,000 fans. Ricky Galindo, The Paisano

Roadrunners defeat Bobcats in I-35 showdown

Frankie Leal September 27, 2017

It had been five years since the Roadrunners and Bobcats last squared off on the football field, and the anticipation level was through the roof heading into Saturday’s contest at Bobcat Stadium. In...

Houston follows through on her drive. Photo courtesy of Jeff Huehn/UTSA Athletics

Athlete of the week: Julie Houston

Brice McPhail September 21, 2017

Julie Houston began dominating the golf course at only twelve years old. Her love for golf grew as the years passed. The UTSA junior has now played golf for eight consecutive years, and she doesn’t plan...

The lacrosse team enjoys a nice evening of practice on the UTSA campus recreation fields. Josh Levario, The Paisano

Intramural and club sports are set to begin on campus

Brice McPhail September 21, 2017

While the first semester of the 2017-2018 school year is already in full swing, clubs are just beginning tryouts and intramurals are establishing practice schedules. Every student athlete, returning and...

Dalton Sturm takes the ball up the middle for eight yards on a quarterback draw to get the touchdown.

UTSA rolls past Southern in home opener

Ryan Garza September 21, 2017

UTSA started their 2017 season with a bang by defeating the Baylor Bears in Waco 17-10, delivering the young program its first victory over a power five school. UTSA looked to keep the momentum going as...

Lynn Hickey, who stepped down from her position as UTSA athletic director on Sept. 7, sits at a UTSA football press conference. File Photo, The Paisano

Lynn Hickey steps down as athletic director

Samuel De Leon September 20, 2017

UTSA Athletics Director Lynn Hickey officially retired from her position on Sept. 7. Hickey’s announcement cited “personal reasons”; her retirement was effective the same day as the announcement. Hickey...

Tauaefa studies Baylors defense. Ricky Galindo, The Paisano.

Athlete of the week: Josiah Tauaefa

Carlos Hughes September 13, 2017

Josiah Tauaefa, sophomore on the field, junior academically, is coming off a stellar freshman year for the ‘Runners. The Dallas native garnered numerous accolades in his first year of play, including...

Ladyjack defenders scramble to clear the ball as UTSA threatens. Photo Courtesy of Kevin Meyer/SFA Athletics

UTSA women’s soccer falls to SFA to start the season 1-2

Frankie Leal August 30, 2017

With Hurricane Harvey bearing down on the Texas coast, UTSA women’s soccer faced off against the Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks on Aug. 23, a day earlier than scheduled, to avoid the impending storm conditions. After...

Shocking moves and trades continue throughout 2017 NBA offseason

Shocking moves and trades continue throughout 2017 NBA offseason

Ricky Galindo August 30, 2017

This past NBA season, we witnessed the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers clash in the NBA Finals for the third year in a row. The Warriors came out on top by winning the series four games...

UTSA celebrates after scoring a touchdown on Southern Miss. David Guel, The Paisano

2017 Conference-USA football preview

Connor Zimmerlee August 30, 2017

Louisiana Tech: 2016 record: 9-5 (6-2 C-USA) Coming off a strong 2016 campaign, Louisiana Tech looks to follow up with another West Division crown. However, they will have to accomplish this with new...

Sidney Crosby poses with trophy after winning
game 7 of ECF. Photo courtesy of Michael Miller

A look at the summer of 2017 in sports

Zach Truesdale August 22, 2017

For the summer of 2017, the word exciting is not powerful enough to explain what has happened over the past few months in the sports world. Blockbuster trades, feuds, broken records, new deals...

Photo courtesy of Jeffery Beall

The rise and fall of Aaron Hernandez

Samantha Ceballos April 26, 2017

Former Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was found hanging by his bed sheet in his jail cell Wed., April 19. Guards at the Souza-Baranowski Correction Center and medical teams from UMass Leominster...

Tennis legend Serena Williams announces pregnancy

Natalia Brookens April 26, 2017

Serena Williams is the highest paid female athlete in the world, and her greatness is amongst the levels of names such as LeBron James or Jerry Rice. Back in Dec. 2016 , she announced her engagement...

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