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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 looks on during a game against LA Tech.

Athlete of the Week: Jhivvan Jackson

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor January 21, 2020

Junior guard Jhivvan Jackson has made his way into UTSA basketball history, holding the third all-time scoring title while he finishes up his third season for the Roadrunners. Jackson first picked up...

Byron Frohnen practices defensive plays. Photo by Julia Maenius

Athlete of the Week: Byron Frohnen

Julia Maenius November 20, 2019

Senior forward Byron Frohnen has been an integral player for the UTSA men’s basketball team since his arrival in 2016. Coming from Las Vegas, Nevada, Frohnen has been playing basketball since he was...

Former UTSA safety Carl Austin III walks towards the field prior to a game during October of the 2019 season. The 'Runners will look to avenge last year's loss to the Black Knights this weekend.

Athlete of the Week: Carl Austin III

Lindsey Mione October 30, 2019

Safety for UTSA football Carl Austin III grew up in Austin, Texas and played football for St. Stephen's Episcopal School. Austin graduated in 2014 and was instantly recruited to UTSA. “St. Stephen’s...

Kara Teal calling her hitters in the match against the Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters. Photo by Julia Maenius

Athlete of the Week: Kara Teal

Cade Draughon October 16, 2019

Senior Kara Teal is entering her fourth season as a middle blocker for the UTSA Roadrunner volleyball team. After three seasons of play, Teal has recorded 656 kills, with a 1.93 kill percentage in 94 games...

Photo by Donald Escamilla

Athlete of the Week: Nicole Galan

Cade Draughon October 9, 2019

Senior Nicole Galan is entering her fifth season as a midfielder for the UTSA Roadrunner soccer team. After three seasons of play, Galan has recorded one goal with two assists in 47 total games for...

Emily Ramirez directing her teammates to cover the block. photo by Julia Maenius

Athlete of the Week: Emily Ramirez

Julia Maenius September 17, 2019

Senior Emily Ramirez is now entering her fourth season as a defensive specialist for the UTSA Roadrunner volleyball team. After three seasons as libero, Ramirez has recorded 721 career digs for the ‘Runners. “I’m...

Celeste Loughman bats.

Athlete of the Week: Celeste Loughman

Jose Chapa April 9, 2019

Celeste Loughman has been involved with softball since she was four years old. She has played many different levels of softball, including tee-ball. Loughman fell in love with the sport ever since her...

Luca Chatham runs towards the finish.

Athlete of the Week: Luca Chatham

Emma Reeves March 26, 2019

Luca Chatham is graduating December of 2019, making this season his last for UTSA track. Since joining the team in 2015, he has made a name for himself with three top finishes this year. As the 2019 season...

Giovanni De Nicolao cheers on his team before the game starts. Jack Myer/The Paisano

Athlete of the Week: Giovanni De Nicolao

Jack Myer March 6, 2019

Giovanni De Nicolao is graduating from UTSA this spring, meaning his tenure with the UTSA Roadrunners is coming to an end. De Nicolao is from a city in northern Italy called Padua, which is 5,674 miles...

Kylee Kato prepares to swing the ball over the net.

Athlete of the Week: Kylee Kato

Julia Maenius February 20, 2019

Junior Kylee Kato has been an essential player to the start of the women’s tennis 2018-19 season. Kato has led UTSA in singles with a mark of 4-2, and has taken over doubles alongside freshman partner...

Charlotte Ellmore prepares to pass the ball.

Athlete of the Week: Charlotte Ellmore

Jose Bouquett February 6, 2019

Choices define us. Each choice can lead you down a path of success or failure. Charlotte Ellmore made a choice that led her more than 5,000 miles from her home and family, but that choice led her to discover...

King Newton looking regrouping with his defensive unit before a play.

Athlete of the Week: King Newton

Zach Truesdale November 29, 2018

Since coming onto the scene in 2015, King Newton has been a key member of a very talented UTSA defensive line. Coming out of high school, the former Southlake Carroll Dragon was named to the 2014 Dave...

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