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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

The spirit of the game

The spirit of the game

Morgan Brown, Staff Photographer April 29, 2025

There is comfort in joining a familiar club sport, such as soccer, lacrosse or tennis. However, it takes a unique and ambitious individual to sign up for a sport as niche as ultimate frisbee. Founded...

Spencer Burford.

From San Antonio to San Francisco

Rylan Renteria, Staff Writer April 15, 2025

During his recruiting process, Wagner High School four-star offensive lineman Spencer Burford had multiple Power Five offers at his disposal. In the current age of college football, one large NIL deal...

Hugo Menin passes and Aggie.

AAC Player of the Week

Haley Aguayo, Sports Editor April 10, 2025

Being a student-athlete is a balancing act, but for international athletes like UTSA graduate student Hugo Menin, it's also a rare opportunity — one he couldn't have found back home. In France, combining...

MotoGP racers during the race at COTA in 2024.

MotoGP: The pinnacle of motorcycle racing

Christian Loustaunau, Distribution Manager March 25, 2025

The MotoGP World Championship is the most prestigious motorcycle racing championship in the world. Often regarded as the crème de la crème, the race  showcases the fastest riders and the most advanced...

Building a strong foundation for the future

Building a strong foundation for the future

Hannah Velasquez, Assistant Sports Editor March 18, 2025

As the Director of Sports Nutrition, Paul Eom’s role involves being a health professional, dietitian and educator with a focus on fine-tuning nutrition to optimize athletic performance. Eom wears many...

Christiaan Le Roux

A day in the life of track star Christiaan Le Roux

Haley Aguayo, Sports Editor March 18, 2025

South African native Christiaan Le Roux came to UTSA in 2021 and has made headway in his long-jumping career since then. Earning a spot as one of UTSA’s top five performers in program history, along...

Michaelle Pollo and Rylee Low conversing before they begin coaching.

Creating a top tier community

Haley Aguayo, Sports Editor March 4, 2025

Student-athletes are often told they are students first and athletes second, but what about a third? How can a college athlete make the time to work in order to provide for themselves when their schedules...

Campos champions female athletes for UTSA

Campos champions female athletes for UTSA

Haley Aguayo, Sports Editor March 4, 2025

Spring can be such a beautiful time for the Western Hemisphere. Flowers bloom, the sunshine feels warmer and daylight lasts longer. But more recently for a modern country such as America, the springtime...

Sasha Gozun talking to his players

Sasha Gozun reflects on state of tennis program

Michael Rios, Staff Writer February 25, 2025

UTSA men’s tennis opened the season with a 3-5 record. Though the team has had an inconsistent start through its first eight games, gaining more experience under new coach Sasha Gozun could prove beneficial...

Vittoria Baccino focused on her opponent.

AAC Player of the Week

Haley Aguayo, Sports Editor February 25, 2025

Vittoria Baccino is one athlete that refuses to crack under pressure. In fact, she thrives on it, which is the exact reason she received her first AAC Women’s Tennis Player of the Week accolade. In...

Friendly competition at fencing club

Friendly competition at fencing club

Bailey Hall, Staff Writer February 11, 2025

In the movies, fencing is all about defeating the opponent, but for the fencing club it means so much more. Fencing is not only a sport but a community for the people involved. As people begin to...

Vann Stuedeman speaks to her team during a timout called Weber State

Mind over matter: Stuedeman shapes softball’s mindset

Bailey Hall, Staff Writer February 11, 2025

UTSA softball opened its official season over the weekend, going 5-0 in the UTSA Invitational at Roadrunner Field. This season is one to look forward to as the players and coaches have worked hard...

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