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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

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Getting intimate with Eden Collins

Katrina Clements November 29, 2018

In her studio at the Sculpture and Ceramics Graduate Studio building, Eden Collins sits at her desk which is covered in molds of butt plugs and vibrators for a series in progress. Her studio, filled with...

Preview of In Relation To. Courtesy of New Media Collective

Algorithmic anomalies

Enrique Bonilla April 10, 2018

New Media Collective unveils exhibit exploring unchartered art territories. Advertisement. Tweet. Radio. Like & Share. Roadsign. Painting. Mural. Buy now! Go! Go! Go! The decentralized world...

Courtesy of John McFadden

Manifestations from the black mirror

Devin De Leon January 31, 2018

John McFadden presents the art that lives in social media.   By combining his personal social media timeline, cell phone photography and online advertising amongst other sources, John Mcfadden...

Founders Karen and Eddy Rios open up shop and gallery at Blue star Arts Complex. Photo Courtesy of Creative Creatures

Cementing their identity

Katrina Clements November 29, 2017

Creative Creatures, local art duo, open new gallery, shop, and studio. The beginning of the month in San Antonio always entails something exciting. Every first Friday of the month, there is a variety...

Art of the '90s

Art of the ’90s

Enrique Bonilla November 20, 2017

As the concrete bound rebar of the Berlin Wall fell to Earth in 1989, the Cold War’s imminent threat of nuclear apocalypse faded into the final decade of the 20th century. The ‘90s...

Music & Art Festivals- Paisano Bite

Kat Joseph and Maya Halabi October 20, 2017

Maya Halabi discusses San Antonio's upcoming Mala Luna and Luminaria festivals. She also reviews Austin City Limits.   Host- Maya Halabi Videographers- Kat Joseph, Oscar Torres, and James...

Ana Fernandez, “The Party,” on display on the 2nd floor of the UTSA Rec. Photo courtesy of Ana Fernandez

Latinx experiences visualized

Ryan Thompson and Raquel Zuniga August 30, 2017

What happens when two women inspired by the strength and complexity of their community’s narrative collide? An instillation of spirit and untold narratives of truth and complexity through a bicultural...

Photo by: Oscar Moreno

San Antonio’s Unique Urban Identity: A Little Old & a Little New

Enrique Bonilla August 29, 2017

Music Vibes AMEA: A voice with passion and direction, self-sufficient and diverse. UTSA grad and sociologist, AMEA delivers a unique take on r&b, soul and hip-hop. The Oklahoma native recently wrapped...

Near Orbit brings fresh taste to SA musical underground

Bronwyn Hartwig June 8, 2017

When looking for a fresh sound and a unique experience in the San Antonio area, you’ll find what you need with Near Orbit. Near Orbit is, as defined by group member Jonah Tafoya, a “collective group...

“Seventy-six” by Marcela Ornelas-Mondragón, At the 33rd Annual Juried Student Exhibition

Spring 2017 BFA exhibitions showcase UTSA’s artists

Leah Feneley March 28, 2017

Marcela Ornelas- Mondragón focuses her paintings and sculptures on different aspects of the human body. “My work focuses on the involuntary and voluntary changes that a body...

Photos by Chase Otero, The  Paisano

Admiring art around UTSA

Chase Otero October 5, 2016

If you’ve taken a study break around UTSA’s John Peace Library or maybe had a few classes in the North Paseo or McKinney Humanities buildings, then you most likely would have noticed the art pieces...

An artist's perspective

An artist’s perspective

Alyssa Gonzales April 18, 2016

  Mikki Pasadaba Education Level: Sophomore, BFA Social Media Platform: IG @mik_dab   During my studies in UTSA as a BFA student, I have received momentous instruction given...

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