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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
Gauri Raje

Gauri Raje, News Editor

Gauri is a third-year Biology major. She has been living in San Antonio since 2016, after moving here from India. She plans on furthering her education in Biology and pursuing a career in the field. Apart from studying science, she enjoys writing, art, journaling and spending time with family. Her love for writing led her to the Paisano, where she enjoys being around like-minded people.

All content by Gauri Raje

Paisano Poll: Binge-watching vs. Weekly Release

Marcela Montufar Soria, Genevieve Vega, Gauri Raje, and William Barnes
August 25, 2023
10th annual NICE conference takes place at UTSA

10th annual NICE conference takes place at UTSA

Gauri Raje, News Editor
May 5, 2023
University reports $2.5 billion total output contribution to San Antonio economy in FY21

University reports $2.5 billion total output contribution to San Antonio economy in FY21

Gauri Raje, News Editor
April 25, 2023
State of the City — Week of 4/25

State of the City — Week of 4/25

Gauri Raje, News Editor
April 25, 2023
SGA helps students navigate through hot water access issues

SGA helps students navigate through hot water access issues

Gauri Raje, News Editor
April 25, 2023
State of the City — Week of 4/18

State of the City — Week of 4/18

Gauri Raje, News Editor
April 18, 2023
Zachary Nepote elected new SGA president

Zachary Nepote elected new SGA president

Gauri Raje, News Editor
April 18, 2023
SGA reports spending $25,784.96 of budget as of March 7

SGA reports spending $25,784.96 of budget as of March 7

Gauri Raje, News Editor
April 18, 2023
Montufars project, titled Reinforcement Learning Control of an Autonomous wheel-legged biped robot, won first place.

Engineering students present research at department showcase

Gauri Raje, News Editor
April 18, 2023
Student Art Society fosters community for UTSA artists

Student Art Society fosters community for UTSA artists

Gauri Raje, News Editor
April 18, 2023
SGA announces Spring 2023 election results

SGA announces Spring 2023 election results

Gauri Raje, News Editor
April 11, 2023
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[Photo] Say yay to Prop A

April 11, 2023
39th Annual Juried Exhibition features UTSA’s student artists

39th Annual Juried Exhibition features UTSA’s student artists

Gauri Raje, News Editor
April 4, 2023
This month in research: March 2023

This month in research: March 2023

Gauri Raje, News Editor
April 4, 2023
New grant will improve OER awareness and engagement

New grant will improve OER awareness and engagement

Gauri Raje, News Editor
April 4, 2023
‘Building the Nest:’ A university-wide fundraiser for 1969 minutes

‘Building the Nest:’ A university-wide fundraiser for 1969 minutes

Gauri Raje, News Editor
April 3, 2023
The Eatery opened its third location at UTSAs new San Pedro I building

New dining location opens at San Pedro I

Gauri Raje, News Editor
March 28, 2023
Admin gives classroom renovation updates at SGA assembly

Admin gives classroom renovation updates at SGA assembly

Gauri Raje, News Editor
March 28, 2023
Logo Courtesy of SGA

SGA’s spring election begins

Gauri Raje, News Editor
March 27, 2023

New grant will help support first-generation Latino students

Gauri Raje, News Editor
March 21, 2023
State of the City — Week of March 21

State of the City — Week of March 21

Gauri Raje, News Editor
March 21, 2023
Students, staff and faculty pose during UTSA Day at the Capitol.

Students, faculty and staff head to Austin for UTSA Day at the Capitol

Gauri Raje, News Editor
March 21, 2023
Approximate location of the new residential complex at the intersection of Barshop Blvd. and Tobin Ave.

$87 million student housing project could affect parking space

Gauri Raje, News Editor
March 21, 2023
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[Photo] Ticketmaster is ruining the live music industry

March 21, 2023
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[Photo] Our right to the Texas coast

March 21, 2023

Paisano Poll: TikTok Ban on Campus

Gauri Raje, William Barnes, and Marcela Montufar Soria
March 7, 2023
Dr. Peppas speaking at the Richard Liu Auditorium.

‘For me, better ways are important because it [helps] patients lead a better life’

Gauri Raje, News Editor
March 7, 2023
Dreamers Resource Center celebrates five years

Dreamers Resource Center celebrates five years

Gauri Raje, News Editor
March 7, 2023
List of candidates for 2023 local general election released

List of candidates for 2023 local general election released

Gauri Raje, News Editor
March 7, 2023
A menstrual hygiene products dispenser located in the Student Union.

[Photo] PERIOD partners with SGA to stock bathrooms with menstrual hygiene products

March 7, 2023
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[Photo] Out from its online curtain

March 7, 2023
A new bill introduced in the Texas Legislature proposes banning college campuses as polling sites for elections.

‘It signals to me that they don’t want us to vote’

Gauri Raje, News Editor
February 28, 2023
State of the City — Week of 02/28/2023

State of the City — Week of 02/28/2023

Gauri Raje, News Editor
February 28, 2023
SGA provides budget updates, amends by-laws in recent general assembly

SGA provides budget updates, amends by-laws in recent general assembly

Gauri Raje, News Editor
February 28, 2023
Business professor Daniel J. Davied lectures his M.B.A. class in business foundations.

College of Business part of Princeton Review’s best on-campus MBA list

Gauri Raje, News Editor
February 28, 2023
State of the City — Week of 02/21/2023

State of the City — Week of 02/21/2023

Gauri Raje, News Editor
February 21, 2023
More attempted motor vehicle thefts reported on Main Campus

More attempted motor vehicle thefts reported on Main Campus

Gauri Raje, News Editor
February 21, 2023
Red McCombs, generous donor to The Paisano Educational Trust, passes away at 95

Red McCombs, generous donor to The Paisano Educational Trust, passes away at 95

Gauri Raje, News Editor
February 21, 2023
‘Informal conversations with influential people’

‘Informal conversations with influential people’

Gauri Raje, News Editor
February 21, 2023
Spring 2023 commencement ceremonies’ schedule announced

Spring 2023 commencement ceremonies’ schedule announced

Gauri Raje, News Editor
February 21, 2023
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[Photo] Texas is too needle happy

February 21, 2023
Participation in strategic plan refresh encouraged through four ways

Participation in strategic plan refresh encouraged through four ways

Gauri Raje, News Editor
February 14, 2023
SGA Elections

SGA Elections

Gauri Raje, News Editor
February 14, 2023
Strategists pose with Najim during team presentations.

Najim center to expand to Downtown Campus

Gauri Raje, News Editor
February 14, 2023
Dr. Rebecca Schroeder (pictured above) explained that the degree launch was a combination of student demand and job market analysis.

University College launches healthcare management degree this spring

Gauri Raje, News Editor
February 14, 2023
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[Photo] Netflix is digging their own grave

February 14, 2023
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[Photo] Kpop’s increased global presence

February 14, 2023
Academic Innovation plays a key role in course design for UTSA Online. The department recently moved to a new space in the MS building (pictured above) which will allow for more in-person interactions with faculty and students.

UTSA Online ranked No. 85 in U.S. News rankings for online bachelor’s programs

Gauri Raje, News Editor
February 7, 2023
A connection between planning and art

A connection between planning and art

Gauri Raje, News Editor
February 7, 2023
Four attempted motor vehicle thefts reported on Main Campus

Four attempted motor vehicle thefts reported on Main Campus

Gauri Raje, News Editor
February 7, 2023
Next phase of JPL renovation will include cutting down on in-house book storage

Next phase of JPL renovation will include cutting down on in-house book storage

Gauri Raje, News Editor
January 31, 2023
Former Bexar County judge takes up non-faculty role at UTSA

Former Bexar County judge takes up non-faculty role at UTSA

Gauri Raje, News Editor
January 31, 2023
Academic Innovation moves to larger, more collaboration-friendly space

Academic Innovation moves to larger, more collaboration-friendly space

Gauri Raje, News Editor
January 31, 2023
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[Photo] Introduction to Poetry Writing

January 31, 2023
Pro-life movement takes to the street in downtown San Antonio

Pro-life movement takes to the street in downtown San Antonio

Gauri Raje, News Editor
January 24, 2023
President Taylor Eighmy speaks at the opening of San Pedro I.

New $91.8 million facility home to UTSA’s School of Data Science

Gauri Raje, News Editor
January 24, 2023
Abortion rights protest held downtown on 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade

Abortion rights protest held downtown on 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade

Gauri Raje, News Editor
January 24, 2023

Paisano Poll: Students Anticipate End of Semester

Kaitlyn Rosas, Gauri Raje, Marcela Montufar Soria, and William Barnes
December 6, 2022

Paisano Poll: 2022 Midterm Election Results

Gauri Raje, Kaitlyn Rosas, Mason Hickok, and Marcela Montufar Soria
November 23, 2022
Dr. Ozturk provides a demonstration as the class watches.

New science class investigates the medicinal properties of honey

Gauri Raje, News Editor
November 22, 2022
The Medical Humanities Club tabling in the Sombrilla.

New grant will help internationalize the medical humanities program

Gauri Raje, News Editor
November 22, 2022
Research spending has increased from $140 million in fiscal year 2021 to $141 million in fiscal year 2022.

Research expenditure for fiscal year 2022 sees an increase

Gauri Raje, News Editor
November 22, 2022
The site where UTSA’s San Pedro II building will be constructed.

Next phase of downtown development approved by UT Board of Regents

Gauri Raje, News Editor
November 22, 2022
‘MEGA Lungs’ exhibit spreads awareness about lung cancer, vaping

‘MEGA Lungs’ exhibit spreads awareness about lung cancer, vaping

Gauri Raje, News Editor
November 22, 2022
The new Promise-to-Promise program, which builds on the Partnership between UTSA and Alamo Colleges, was announced during an event at the Alamo Colleges District Support Operations Building.

New transfer program will allow students to transfer from AlamoPROMISE program to UTSA’s Bold Promise Program

Gauri Raje, News Editor
November 15, 2022
State of the City — Week of 11/15/2022

State of the City — Week of 11/15/2022

Gauri Raje, News Editor
November 15, 2022
Last week, UTSA hosted First-Gen Fest to celebrate its first-generation students.

University celebrates first-gen students with week-long event

Gauri Raje, News Editor
November 15, 2022
Signs advertising the referendum vote are posted around campus. Courtesy of Gaige Davila/The Paisano

2022 Midterm election results

Gauri Raje, News Editor
November 9, 2022
The renovated third floor features floor-to-ceiling panels that give students a view of the outside, similar to the second and fourth floors. The space also features a quiet zone.

Third floor of JPL reopens with floor-to-ceiling windows

Gauri Raje, News Editor
November 7, 2022
UTSA Libraries has been offering grants for OER implementation since 2016.

New design grants awarded to faculty members for development of open educational resources

Gauri Raje, News Editor
November 7, 2022
The Wellness 360 clinic, located in the Recreation Center, offers students a wide variety of healthcare services.

Wellness 360 offers on-campus healthcare

Gauri Raje, News Editor
November 7, 2022
Hsieh, who serves as the Director of USTA Brain Health Consortium, is one of the faculty members who is attending the summit

University faculty take part in system-wide brain health summit

Gauri Raje, News Editor
November 7, 2022
Getting over artist’s block

Getting over artist’s block

Gauri Raje, News Editor
November 1, 2022
Amber Chin and Arlae Gamez Luna recently participated in the Fulbright Program.

UTSA one of 43 HSIs recognized for participation in Fulbright exchange program

Gauri Raje, News Editor
November 1, 2022
UTSA is a designated voting center for the 2022 Midterm elections on Nov. 8. Registered voters can cast their ballot in the H-E-B Student Union Bexar Room.

Early voting underway on campus

Gauri Raje, News Editor
November 1, 2022
UTSAPD was one of the collaborators that contributed to the report.

Annual fire safety report shows increase in on-campus liquor violations, rape cases among other crime statistics

Gauri Raje, News Editor
November 1, 2022
Students can reach out to OneStep, located in the JPL, for questions regarding registration.

Spring 2023 registration begins for priority groups

Gauri Raje, News Editor
October 31, 2022
Model UN Society to hold first in-person conference since pandemic

Model UN Society to hold first in-person conference since pandemic

Gauri Raje, News Editor
October 25, 2022
State of the City — Week of 10/18/2022

State of the City — Week of 10/18/2022

Gauri Raje, News Editor
October 18, 2022
Sen. Cornyn speaks about growing cyber security threats at School of Data Science

Sen. Cornyn speaks about growing cyber security threats at School of Data Science

Gauri Raje, News Editor
October 18, 2022
U.S Secretary of Education gives keynote speech for Hispanic Heritage Month

U.S Secretary of Education gives keynote speech for Hispanic Heritage Month

Gauri Raje, News Editor
October 18, 2022
Students join the march as protestors make their way across campus

On-campus protest demands UTSA take official stance on Texas’ abortion ban

Gauri Raje, News Editor
October 11, 2022
Philharmonic violists Bethany Turriff and Wanlin Cui pose for a photo during practice.

UTSA professor part of new San Antonio Philharmonic

Gauri Raje, News Editor
October 11, 2022
State of the City — Week of 10/11/2022

State of the City — Week of 10/11/2022

Gauri Raje, News Editor
October 11, 2022
State of the City — Week of 10/04/2022

State of the City — Week of 10/04/2022

Gauri Raje and Dafny Flores
October 4, 2022
James Webb Telescope data makes its way to UTSA

James Webb Telescope data makes its way to UTSA

Gauri Raje, News Editor
September 27, 2022
Student-run business for affordable UTSA merch

Student-run business for affordable UTSA merch

Gauri Raje, News Editor
September 27, 2022
Dormitory safety measures include improved lighting, camera surveillance

Dormitory safety measures include improved lighting, camera surveillance

Gauri Raje, News Editor
September 20, 2022
Weight room renovations include better flooring and new equipment

Weight room renovations include better flooring and new equipment

Gauri Raje, News Editor
September 13, 2022
State of the City: Week of 09/13/2022

State of the City: Week of 09/13/2022

Gauri Raje, News Editor
September 13, 2022
Main Campus launches new, healthy dining options

Main Campus launches new, healthy dining options

Gauri Raje, News Editor
September 13, 2022
UTSA faculty member’s work recognized by the U.S. Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award

UTSA faculty member’s work recognized by the U.S. Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award

Gauri Raje, News Editor
September 6, 2022
State of the City: Week of 08/30/2022

State of the City: Week of 08/30/2022

Gauri Raje, News Editor
August 30, 2022
Uvalde school shooting claims lives of 21 individuals including 19 children and 2 adults

Uvalde school shooting claims lives of 21 individuals including 19 children and 2 adults

Gauri Raje, News Editor
June 8, 2022
UTSA to launch new Ph.D. program in molecular microbiology and immunology

UTSA to launch new Ph.D. program in molecular microbiology and immunology

Gauri Raje, News Editor
April 26, 2022
Wellbeing education coordinator discusses access to menstrual hygiene products on campus

Wellbeing education coordinator discusses access to menstrual hygiene products on campus

Gauri Raje, News Editor
April 26, 2022
UTSA faculty discuss Russian invasion of Ukraine; on-campus organization raises funds for Ukrainian Red Cross

UTSA faculty discuss Russian invasion of Ukraine; on-campus organization raises funds for Ukrainian Red Cross

Gauri Raje, News Editor
April 19, 2022
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