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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

Wallows at The Aztec Theatre

Wallows at The Aztec Theatre

Cesar Soto, Staff Writer October 18, 2022

The Aztec Theatre packed in a sold-out crowd on Oct. 6, ready to enthusiastically sing and dance to all their favorite tunes. From the merchandise line wrapping around the venue to everyone being on their...

From soundtrack to stage

From soundtrack to stage

Laynie Clark, Managing Editor October 18, 2022

“And suddenly, Hades was only a man.” “Hadestown” has departed from Texas, but the feeling it left behind has not. The Tony Award-winning musical made its way to the Majestic Theatre on Sept....

The mysterious story of the Roman bust

The mysterious story of the Roman bust

Grace Robinson, Assistant Photo Editor October 18, 2022

The iconic Roman bust on view at the San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA) holds a compelling and mysterious story. In the fall of 2018, the bust — a sculpture representation of the upper section of the body...

‘Snail Society’ pop-up shop

‘Snail Society’ pop-up shop

Malaki Lingg, Assistant Web and Social Editor October 18, 2022

San Antonio has a thriving local music scene full of genres such as country, metal, indie and most importantly, punk. As a genre, punk rock is described as an overt, loud, political and DIY culture. Snail...

‘Brackenridge: San Antonio’s Acclaimed Urban Park’

‘Brackenridge: San Antonio’s Acclaimed Urban Park’

Mason Hickok, Editor-in-Chief October 18, 2022

The Witte Museum and Brackenridge Park are inextricably linked, two gathering places central to San Antonio’s history. The Witte Museum sits on the park’s northern end right off Broadway. Opened in...

‘Barbarian’ is an Airbnb nightmare

‘Barbarian’ is an Airbnb nightmare

Mason Hickok, Editor-in-Chief October 11, 2022

“Barbarian” is a prime example of a filmmaker committed to narrative and vision. Writer, director and comedian Zach Cregger’s project is not your typical horror film. Several well-known production...

‘Blonde’

‘Blonde’

Jenna Taylor, Staff Writer October 11, 2022

Spoiler Warning: This article will discuss spoilers about “Blonde.” As someone who grew up idolizing Marilyn Monroe and watching her movies, this film was one of the hardest I have ever had to sit...

‘Decide’ by Djo

‘Decide’ by Djo

Malaki Lingg, Assistant Web and Social Editor October 11, 2022

Many may know Joe Keery for his role as Steve Harrington in the Netflix hit, “Stranger Things,” but those who follow him closely know him for his work in the music industry as Djo. Before taking...

JPS

JPS

Zahara Latson, Staff Writer October 11, 2022

I read your book by Jean-Paul Sartre  And then you decided to leave   Me with the idea that everything I know,  Might not be everything.   And with my kaleidoscope of pendency,  I...

Knocked loose bring hardcore intensity to San Antonio

Knocked loose bring hardcore intensity to San Antonio

Cesar Soto, Contributing Writer October 11, 2022

American metalcore band Knocked Loose made a tour stop in San Antonio on Oct. 4, inviting with them multiple hardcore acts to open the show. With no barricade separating the audience from the stage, it...

McNay debuts two new exhibits

McNay debuts two new exhibits

Lauren Hernandez, Contributing Writer October 11, 2022

On Oct. 6, the McNay Art Museum opened two new exhibitions — “True Believers: Benny Andrews and Deborah Roberts” and “Margarita Cabrera: Blurring Borders.” The “True Believers” exhibit displays...

Spectacle examining spectacle: a review of ‘Nope’

Spectacle examining spectacle: a review of ‘Nope’

Jada Thomas, Staff Writer October 11, 2022

Warning: This article contains spoilers. As a generation that has watched 9/11 on replay their entire lives, seen police commit acts of brutality, been surrounded by death throughout the COVID-19 pandemic...

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