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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

Jhivvan Jackson drives to the basket around the Middle Tennessee defenders.
The ‘Runners lost back-to-back games at home.

There is still hope for UTSA men’s basketball

Dalton Hartmann, Staff Writer February 4, 2020

The UTSA Roadrunners men’s basketball team (10-13, C-USA 4-6) is currently ranking ninth out of 14 teams, but their record does not reflect the talent of this roster. The ‘Runners started off the year...

Mamba Out

Mamba Out

Alex Hanks, Opinion Editor January 28, 2020

Somber does not come close to describing the overpowering emotion felt when the world stopped on Jan. 26, 2020. Kobe Bryant was pronounced dead, and a wave of devastation spread throughout the world —...

Graphic by Ethan Gullet

A tribute to Tony Parker

Dalton Hartmann November 20, 2019

On Nov. 11, the final member of the Spurs’ Big Three, William Anthony Parker Jr., better known as Tony Parker, had his number nine jersey hung in the Spurs’ rafters. Parker’s retirement took place...

Frank Wilson addresses the media. Photo by Lindsey Thomas

Fire Frank Wilson

Jose Bouquett November 13, 2019

A 13-point, fourth-quarter comeback against Old Dominion University (ODU) Monarchs (1-9) has unfortunately and likely saved Frank Wilson’s job as UTSA’s head football coach. The comeback was needed...

The Culture of “Good Enough”

Jose Bouquett October 30, 2019

It appears as if “good enough” is the favorite phrase of UTSA athletics as Rowdy Jam impressed students but left them wanting more. UTSA announced that they would be hosting an event called Rowdy...

Top three results Australia. Courtesy of The Independent.

Formula 1 Australia GP Takeaways

Leonardo Garcia March 26, 2019

1.- Valtteri Bottas redeems himself. After the 2018 Formula 1 season, all eyes were on Lewis Hamilton along with numerous others doubted Valtteri Bottas’ potential. Following winter testing, team...

Lebron James at the NBA Finals

NBA Finals: Warriors vs Celtics

Zach Truesdale October 26, 2018

After experiencing the draft, crazy offseason stories, trades, free agent signings and watching players ball out in various summer leagues, the anticipation is over. NBA basketball is back. The first two...

Pitcher Karen Patel releases a pitch while the LA Tech dugout looks on.

Corina Garcia Young/The Paisano

A great time for UTSA sports

Ryan Garza June 9, 2018

Welcome to UTSA, incoming ‘Runners! If you aren’t too familiar with UTSA athletics, we are a NCAA Division I school that participates in Conference USA; we currently boast 17 different sports teams...

USC running back busts through the hole. 

Courtesy of James Santelli/flickr.com

The controversy around NCAA athlete compensation

Josh Levario December 6, 2017

Division I university sports teams will generate an estimated $9 billion this year. However, only the top 20 of 230 programs will pull in more than $100 million, most won’t even break more than $20 million....

Daniel Hartwig/flickr.com. Notre Dame football’s classic white and gold look.

The best and worst uniforms in college football

Connor Zimmerlee November 1, 2017

In college football, outlandish and creative uniforms have become a staple. From Oregon’s various uniform combinations to Alabama’s two classic uniforms, schools are identified by the uniforms they...

Josh Norman’s “300” cleats (#6). Master Tesfatsion/Washington Post

The top customized cleats worn by players in the NFL

Connor Zimmerlee November 1, 2017

Number Ten: J.J. Watt “Texas Strong” In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, Houston citizens were devastated. Thousands lost their homes and had almost nothing to bring them hope. Enter J.J. Watt,...

Altuve watches the ball he hit sail through the air. Photo Courtesy of Keith Allison/flickr.com

Individual awards up in the air as MLB regular season ends

Connor Zimmerlee October 4, 2017

AL Manager of the Year: A.J. Hinch-Houston Astros Throughout the 2017 season, the Houston Astros have consistently been one of the best, teams in all of major league baseball. Joining both the Dodgers...

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