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

Get it together man

Get it together man

Nich Garza, Staff Writer November 30, 2021

“At this point in my life, sir,” said Kitchen, “women are a waste of time for me, and I am a waste of time for women.” -Kurt Vonnegut   You’re single, somewhat. Entangled in a handful...

Coping with seasonal depression

Coping with seasonal depression

Joanna Paje, Staff Writer November 9, 2021

These days, you’ve noticed that the sun sets earlier than usual. That grandiose star, usually so bright and full of life, gives into the exhaustion and gently lays itself to rest along the horizon. The...

How to survive a breakup

How to survive a breakup

Sofia Garcia, Editor-in-Chief October 26, 2021

It’s been a long time coming. Or it hasn’t. The ringing in your ears masks their apologetic voice and the instantaneous flow of tears blinds the perfectly curated image of your person — only, they’re...

Anxiety will not prevail

Anxiety will not prevail

Laynie Clark, Assistant Arts & Life Editor September 28, 2021

As Ms. Perry once said, “Do you ever feel like a plastic bag drifting through the wind wanting to start again?” Yeah, that is what anxiety feels like. If you understand that feeling, it is okay, and...

Moving out: roommates and responsibilities

Moving out: roommates and responsibilities

Laura Thevaos, Staff Writer September 21, 2021

Moving out for the first time and being away from family can be challenging for everyone. These challenges will depend on what your roommates are like, how busy you are, your cleaning habits and your personality....

Three Words

Three Words

Nick Garza, Staff Writer April 20, 2021

It’s easy to ruin a good thing. All it takes is three words in a moment of passion or as we hold each other in the stillness of the night. When you realize you’ve finally found a soul worth knowing....

Whole Life Healing Q&A

Whole Life Healing Q&A

Kasandra Parker November 25, 2019

Q: What type of therapy work do you do? A: I am a licensed professional counselor and provide therapy specifically for young ladies 16 and up and adult women who have experienced trauma in childhood...

Big Sis: Never Goodbye, Only See You Later.

Big Sis: Never Goodbye, Only See You Later.

Kimiya Factory November 20, 2019

The time has come. Every laugh, every deadline at The Paisano I’ve had for the past two years has come to a bittersweet end. I reflect on my time at UTSA; the sunny days and rainy days. There were moments...

Photo Courtesy of Dominique Beltran

Column: Big SisKeep your blinders on

Kimiya Factory September 11, 2019

Sometimes I give up – when somebody is defending rape culture, I am guilty of tuning out. I think to myself, “They’ll never get it.” But over time, I’ve learned that they will – at least...

Photo Courtesy of Dominique Beltran

Big Sis: Social media & relationships

Kimiya Factory January 23, 2019

As Valentine’s Day approaches, along with the artificial flex of who got roses or taken out to dinner, an interesting and reoccuring conversation that I find prevalent in my life is the correlation between...

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Big Sis: Quality Over Quantity

Kimiya Factory October 2, 2018

#NoNewFriends With the school-spirited football season in full swing this fall semester, meeting people at UTSA is inevitable. Some of my best memories were made with people whose name I had to ask for...

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Big Sis Advice: Shooting your shot

Kimiya Factory September 19, 2018

Have you ever stood in line somewhere and made eye contact with someone? Let me guess: you did a double-take, tried not to stare but ended up anyway, and kicked yourself for not talking to the person as...

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