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

Robyn Castro

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Conquering oily skin, it’s all about embracing the process

Robyn Castro, Assistant Photo Editor
October 30, 2020
Rowdy statue on campus wears a face mask. President Eighmy gave an update on Nov. 9 about campus operations after the Thanksgiving holiday.

[Photo] President Eighmy gives update on campus operations after Thanksgiving holiday

Breahna Luera, News Editor
November 10, 2020
Graphic by Robyn Castro.

[Photo] How to vote at UTSA on Election Day

Bella Nieto, Assistant News Editor
October 30, 2020
The North Paseo Building (center, back) holds the Title IX office on the fourth floor. UTSA will continue using mandatory reporters even though it is no longer federally required. Photo by Robyn Castro

[Photo] UTSA to continue requiring mandatory reporting despite Title IX changes

Jaida Sloan, Staff Writer
October 27, 2020
Illustration by Robyn Castro

[Photo] A beginner’s guide to plant owning

Bella Nieto, Assistant News Editor
October 23, 2020

[Photo] Despite record-breaking enrollment, UTSA will remain ‘conservative’ in its budget process

Josh Peck, News Editor
October 23, 2020
A sign with information about where to vote and how long the early voting period will last. UTSA will be hosting early voting and Election Day voting in the H-E-B Student Union Ballroom.

[Photo] UTSA takes measures for safe early voting on campus, which starts on Oct. 13

Jada Thomas, Contributing Writer
October 13, 2020

[Photo] Nearly 1,000 freshmen admitted into inaugural Bold Promise class

Josh Peck, News Editor
October 13, 2020
A banner hangs on campus. Doug Frantz's research could lead to a drug that could reduce the severity of illness of COVID-19.

[Photo] University announces updates on the president’s initiative on enriching campus wellbeing

Breahna Luera, News Editor
October 9, 2020
The Main Building at UTSA's Main Campus.

[Photo] How the federal Title IX rule changes impact the UTSA community

Jaida Sloan, Staff Writer
October 6, 2020
A sign in the Student Union encourages wearing face masks on campus. Dean of Students LT Robinson said violations of safety violations will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.

[Photo] Dean of students LT Robinson emphasizes education over punishment when it comes to COVID safety guideline violations

Breahna Luera, News Editor
October 2, 2020
Photo by Robyn Castro

[Photo] Local philanthropist donates $3 million to UTSA for new Career Advancement Center

Josh Peck, News Editor
September 22, 2020
Photo by Robyn Castro

[Photo] Over 1,500 COVID-19 tests administered on campus, only seven students test positive

Josh Peck, News Editor
September 18, 2020
A sign in the Student Union tells university community members to wear face coverings. The signage is part of UTSA's "Do Your Part" campaign to slow the spread of COVID-19 on campus.

[Photo] COVID-19 Surveillance Testing Program Launches in Student Housing

Josh Peck, News Editor
September 15, 2020
President Taylor Eighmy (center) talking to Diego Bernal (left) and Senator Jose Menendez (right) at a UTSA event. Eighmy sent out an email with updates on the Spring 2021 semester and Fall 2020 commencement on Sept. 8.

[Photo] Eighmy says Spring 2021 classes will be ‘mostly online’ in new email sent to UTSA community

Breahna Luera, News Editor
September 11, 2020
Photo by Robyn Castro

[Photo] UTSA launches COVID-19 dashboard to track cases and on-campus isolation and quarantine

Josh Peck, News Editor
September 11, 2020
Chaparral Village is one of three UTSA-owned dormitories on campus. UTSA has not committed to giving students a pro-rated housing refund if the university forces them to leave on-campus housing.

[Photo] UTSA does not commit to offering housing refunds if students are forced to leave campus

Josh Peck, News Editor
September 4, 2020
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[Photo] Two students die from COVID-19

Breahna Luera, News Editor
September 1, 2020
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[Photo] As several Texas universities announce COVID-19 testing on campus, UTSA remains unclear

Josh Peck, News Editor
August 1, 2020
Work begins on UTSA's new RACE athletic center, scheduled to be completed in the summer of 2021. RACE will provide access to several high end features, including academic centers, new locker rooms, practice fields, and a sports medicine center.

[Photo] UTSA moves forward on construction of RACE building, but is it worth it?

Ryder Martin, Staff Writer
July 3, 2020
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Lana Del Rey

Robyn Castro
May 28, 2020
President Eighmy speaks at a podium. Eighmy announced on May 11 that UTSA campuses will reopen in the coming fall.

[Photo] President Eighmy says UTSA will ‘broadly re-open’ in Fall 2020

Josh Peck, News Editor
May 11, 2020
A Roadrunner banner at UTSA. The university has released information regard its reopening this fall.

[Photo] UTSA supports students with financial relief fund

Ebony Purks, Staff Writer
May 10, 2020
The Torch of Friendship sculpture in downtown San Antonio. San Antonio's tourism industry is one of those being hit hardest economically by the pandemic.

[Photo] Panel discusses the economic impact of COVID-19 in San Antonio

Adrianne Kristianto, Social Media Coordinator
May 6, 2020
President Dr. Taylor Eighmy being interviewed by several news outlets. Eighmy recognizes the possibility of layoffs and furloughs to UTSA staff even though he is asking colleges and divisions to consider other options first.

[Photo] UTSA administrators announce major budget cuts and restrictive measures due to COVID-19

Josh Peck, News Editor
May 1, 2020
UTSA will receive a large federal emergency aid package to support students and the institution. The grant requires at least half of the funds to be used to support students.

[Photo] UTSA to receive almost $30 million in emergency federal aid

Josh Peck, News Editor
April 21, 2020
The Main Building and JPL at the UTSA Main Campus. A UTSA official apologized to donors for an email that mentioned both the COVID-19 pandemic and estate planning.

[Photo] UTSA official apologizes for 'insensitive' email to donors

April 7, 2020

[Photo] UTSA to take part in virtual career fair hosted by UT System

Ebony Purks, Staff Writer
April 6, 2020
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[Photo] UTSA faculty member, student both test positive for COVID-19

Josh Peck, News Editor
March 28, 2020
Movie Review: 'Across The Universe'

Movie Review: ‘Across The Universe’

Robyn Castro, Assistant Photo Editor
March 20, 2020
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[Photo] President Eighmy updates the UTSA community on the university’s response to the coronavirus pandemic

Breahna Luera, News Editor
March 18, 2020
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[Photo] Letter from Editor-in-Chief Rudy Sanchez

Rudy Sanchez, Editor-in-Chief
March 17, 2020
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[Photo] SGA Personal Hygiene Inititative supplies free menstrual products

Christina Troy, Staff Writer
March 4, 2020
Frio St. Building sits in the center of the Downtown Campus. President Taylor Eighmy envisions a major expansion of the Downtown Campus over the next 10 years.

[Photo] Regents approve Downtown Campus expansion

Josh Peck, News Editor
March 3, 2020
Photo by Robyn Castro

[Photo] The state of mental health at UTSA

Breahna Luera and Josh Peck
February 19, 2020
Kae Roemershauser hosting conversation with Wendy Davis. The two spoke about setting an example for young women.

[Photo] ‘If we get knocked down, we get back up’: Wendy Davis on being a progressive woman in Texas Politics

Rudy Sanchez, Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2020
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[Photo] #YangGang’s Achilles’ heel

Ana Cecilia Martinez, Copy Editing Coordinator
February 18, 2020
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[Photo] ‘The SpongeBob Musical’ is politically charged

Christina Troy, Copy Editing Coordinator
February 11, 2020
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[Photo] Big hearts cost big bucks

Ana Cecilia Martinez, Copy Editing Coordinator
February 11, 2020
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[Photo] SGA election commission assumes role of empty judicial branch

Josh Peck, News Editor
February 4, 2020
Adrian and Jennifer Uribe attend Bold Promise announcement on Dec. 12.

[Photo] Twins among first impacted by UTSA’s Bold Promise

Breahna Luera, News Editor
January 22, 2020
President Taylor Eighmy presents the Bold Promise program at the Westside Community Center in December 2019. 72% of Bold Promise recipients are first-generation students.

[Photo] UTSA introduces tuition-free program for Fall 2020

Breahna Luera and Josh Peck
December 13, 2019
Jarrod Carter-McLin intercepts a pass and runs the ball. Photo by Robin Castro

Corey Mayfield Jr. and Carl Austin III celebrate a touchdown. Photo by Robin Castro

[Photo] 'Runners will meet Rice in Houston, look to avoid falling under .500

November 3, 2020
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