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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

Curtain call of Walton’s wonders

Curtain call of Walton’s wonders

Audrey Villar, Arts Life Editor April 28, 2026

As visitors roam the Brown Gallery of the McNay Art Museum, a curtain draws back on the life’s work of a theatrical visionary: the “Tony Walton: Designer of Dreams” exhibit. Walton, an accomplished...

Letters from Urbino: Florence fun

Letters from Urbino: Florence fun

Edmond Cartagena, Staff Writer March 31, 2026

Ehi, Studenti! This week, UT San Antonio’s College of Liberal and Fine Arts traveled to Tuscany for an unforgettable experience. After a short day trip to Siena, the group made their way to the iconic...

A guide to San Antonio’s social media

A guide to San Antonio’s social media

Allana Llabres, Social Media Manager April 15, 2024

San Antonio is filled with a diverse community, and the best way to get involved and stay informed is through social media. Whether you are looking for good food recommendations or places to see unique...

Sprinkling sparkles and sass across San Antonio

Sprinkling sparkles and sass across San Antonio

Riley Carroll, Arts & Life Editor February 27, 2024

From the colorful chaos of the psychedelic ‘70s to the whimsy of vintage Barbie, San Antonio-based artist Megz, known as @megznglitter on social media, is a vibrant force in the local art scene. With...

Free ways to enjoy art in San Antonio

Free ways to enjoy art in San Antonio

Chloe Williams, Managing Editor January 30, 2024

Since its founding in 1718, San Antonio has embodied hope, resilience and a vibrant culture. Because of these characteristics and the people who symbolize them, it is no wonder Mission City is ranked number...

‘Half Hour of Pencil Power’

‘Half Hour of Pencil Power’

Malaki Lingg, Assistant Web Editor April 15, 2023

Mark Kistler is an Emmy award-winning TV personality, teacher and artist. Kistler began teaching children how to draw during his teenage years, quickly gaining a passion for art education. Over the years,...

Beloved San Antonio artist dies at 76

Beloved San Antonio artist dies at 76

Amber Serio, Contributor March 21, 2023

Jesse Treviño, the beloved and acclaimed Mexican-American artist of San Antonio, passed away on Feb. 13 at 76 years old. Treviño was receiving hospice care before his passing, but his cause of death...

Nonprofit exhibit awarded $500,000

Nonprofit exhibit awarded $500,000

Lauren Hernandez, Staff Writer March 7, 2023

Fueled by the cancellation of the first contemporary art exhibition in San Antonio, six art enthusiasts and artists formed the Contemporary at Blue Star, a grassroots art exhibition that is now the longest-running...

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