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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 school of data science joins the downtown campus community

Jaida Sloan, Contributing Writer January 22, 2021

From land purchased from the city of San Antonio the expansion of downtown campus is underway. The $90 million  School of Data Science and National Security Collaboration Center building is on schedule...

Cook. Eat. Write. Repeat: Gooey Butter Cake by Sydney Braddy

November 6, 2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AybTPemuvg&feature=youtu.be Gooey Butter Cake Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 40-45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 box...

Cook.Eat. Write. Repeat: Cassell Family Gumbo

October 28, 2020

https://youtu.be/R-Hy7Bw1RuE Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes Total Time: 2 hours Servings: 20-30 minutes This recipe can be halved or doubled. Ingredients: Half a stock...

The 'Runner defense prepares to rush quarterback Bryson Lucero as he takes the snap from his own end zone. Punter Lucas Dean did an excellent job of pinning the UAB offense down deep in their own territory on multiple occasions.

‘Runners lose a competitive battle with UAB

Max Aguirre, Sports Editor October 4, 2020

The UTSA Roadrunners’ showdown with the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers didn’t go as many expected. The final score was a far cry from what many people thought it would be with the Blazers...

UTSA begins Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations

UTSA begins Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations

Breahna Luera, News Editor September 18, 2020

UTSA has begun its celebration of this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month. The celebration will be from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 and will include events such as racial justice book clubs, a university relations...

Photo by John Hamilton

Surrounded by Solitude: Espada Park

John Hamilton, Staff Writer September 11, 2020

After a group outing was washed out by a deluge in the hills near Medina Lake Park on Saturday, a quick solo trip through the heart of downtown more than made up for any missed time on the water. Sunday’s...

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Alex Hanks, Opinion Editor September 4, 2020

Photo By Tiffany Herrera

Lackadaisical authority in the face of social justice

Kristin Paredez, Contributing Writer August 25, 2020

I am a Latina and my opinions and life experiences are not representative of how it feels to be Black in America. If you were to ask me whether I believe that looting and destruction of property during...

Photo by Jake Striebeck

COVID-19 and racial disparities: It’s all by design

Daniel Ysmael Dominguez, Staff Writer May 3, 2020

Once again, the U.S. government has failed the communities that are most vulnerable. While the overall handling of COVID-19 has been poor, the federal government has mostly forgotten about the Native...

Photo by Jake Striebeck

COVID-19: San Antonio should be bracing for the worst

Daniel Ysmael Dominguez, Contributing Writer April 13, 2020

I work at a coffee shop in the medical center in which the majority of my customers are first responders in nearby hospitals.  Those who are awake enough before their morning dose of coffee often speak...

Alone in Perpetual Darkness — No, This is Not About Existentialism

Alone in Perpetual Darkness — No, This is Not About Existentialism

Lindsey Mione, Special Events Coordinator April 6, 2020

Abusive Relationships There are many types of abuse, but they all have one thing in common: It is never the victim’s fault. It’s hard to be aware of emotional abuse, but there are key signs to look...

Jonathan Tapia swings at a pitch in a game. UTSA was about to kickoff conference play against the Charlotte 49ers when the outbreak of COVID-19 halted all sports in the United States and around the world Photo by Jack Myer.

NCAA grants extra year of eligibility to spring sport student athletes

Ryder Martin, Staff Writer April 1, 2020

  One of the signs of the severity of the COVID-19 crisis was the mass cancellation of sporting events across the country. College sports in particular were hit hard, with the NCAA March Madness...

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