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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

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...

‘Hikari Coffee Co.’

‘Hikari Coffee Co.’

Eunice Rodriguez, Contributing Writer October 10, 2022

Offering freshly roasted coffee, Hikari Coffee Co. brings a taste of Latin and African coffee to San Antonio. At just 17 years old, UTSA alumna Elaine Oyama started Hikari Coffee Co. with a coffee roaster...

Out of nothing comes the moonglow

Out of nothing comes the moonglow

Cesar Soto, Contributing Writer October 4, 2022

After years of producing the most critically acclaimed dream-pop music in the industry, American musical duo, Beach House, finally paid their first visit to San Antonio on Sept. 22, as part of their “Once...

‘Don’t Worry Darling’

‘Don’t Worry Darling’

Jenna Taylor, Staff Writer October 4, 2022

The highly anticipated film, “Don’t Worry Darling,” was released on Sept. 23 after a crazy press tour involving turmoil between the film’s stars. Despite the drama, “Don’t Worry Darling”...

‘Hogwild Records’

‘Hogwild Records’

Guissel Mora, Staff Writer October 4, 2022

As San Antonio grows exponentially, we see many new hangout spots and intriguing businesses developing. Something that sets Alamo City apart is the great local businesses, like Hogwild Records, that have...

I constantly eat my own brain

I constantly eat my own brain

Stephanie Perez, Contributing Writer October 4, 2022

I take your hand filled with thorns. It hurts so much, and I’ve seen it all before. but then I look up at your crinkled smile and drown out the stings, and pings. all the infidelity...

‘Sour Kandy’

‘Sour Kandy’

Chloe Williams, Web and Social Editor October 3, 2022

Sour Kandy is an alternative repurposed brand started by UTSA Junior, Keagan Pace. Pace started Sour Kandy about a year ago and has since released one collection with more on the way.  “My first...

‘Beauty Haus SA’

‘Beauty Haus SA’

Chloe Williams, Web and Social Editor September 27, 2022

Opening last August in Saint Paul’s Square, Beauty Haus SA transforms the typical salon experience and provides an aesthetic venue for expression, creativity and inclusivity. Beauty Haus, unlike...

39th Annual ‘Jazz’SAlive’ Festival

39th Annual ‘Jazz’SAlive’ Festival

Kylar Royer, Contributing Writer September 27, 2022

This past weekend, the 39th annual Jazz’SAlive festival was held at Travis Park in downtown San Antonio. The festival was a two-day-long event featuring over 20 jazz artists, including the UTSA Jazz...

Anywhere and ‘Nowhere’ all at once

Anywhere and ‘Nowhere’ all at once

Laynie Clark, Managing Editor September 27, 2022

Finding relief and escapism through books is nothing new, but having an actual place to escape is much more satisfying. Located at 5154 Broadway, Nowhere Bookshop is a place filled with comfort and...

UTSA Professor thrifts rare painting

UTSA Professor thrifts rare painting

Riley Carroll, Arts & Life Editor September 27, 2022

Earlier this year, Associate Professor of Practice of Information Systems and Cyber Security, Dr. William Pugh, Ph.D. traveled to Covington, Ga. with his wife to attend a wedding. Little did he know that...

'Kanopy'

‘Kanopy’

Mason Hickok, Editor-in-Chief September 26, 2022

With a back catalog of diverse films, educational material and arresting documentaries, Kanopy is a criminally underrated addition to a stacked lineup of streaming platforms. Despite having a limited approach...

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