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

Ahsoka falls short

‘Ahsoka’ falls short

Ray Rodriguez, Contributor October 17, 2023

        “Star Wars” is different now. The film franchise used to be a series of action sci-fantasy films about space wizards hitting each other. They were fun, at...

This week in history

This Week in History – Week of Oct. 17

Marcela Montufar Soria, Multimedia Editor October 17, 2023

Find out past events from the days of this week: births, deaths and important moments from all corners of the globe and all eras of history.  Oct. 17, 690 C.E.: Empress Wu Zetian of China established...

Rowdy Writes

The last summer – Chapter 4: Lola

Allana Llabres, Assistant Social Media Manager October 17, 2023

The audacity of guys. I could not believe that he could cheat on me and then pretend like he wished I had stayed here for the break. At least now, I can focus more on myself and my future. I could forget...

Jazz concert overtaken by Friday the 13th

Jazz concert overtaken by Friday the 13th

Elizabeth Hope, Staff Writer October 17, 2023

Gerry Gibbs is a Grammy-nominated artist and the son of the famous jazz musician Terry Gibbs. His band, Gerry Gibbs and Thrasher People, performed at the Japanese Tea Gardens on Friday, Oct. 13. To...

‘Let’s do the time warp again’

‘Let’s do the time warp again’

Naydine De La Fuente, Staff Writer October 17, 2023

It is time to do the time warp once again as “Rocky Horror” fans shivered with antici…pation to attend a live rendition of the classic seventies film. This past Friday, The Hard Rock Cafe and Acesillio...

Student apartment prices for next school year

Student apartment prices for next school year

Chloe Williams, Social and Managing Editor October 17, 2023

If you like to prepare in advance — and secure the lowest price possible — then leasing season is approaching. Earlier this month, most apartment complexes serving UTSA students released their pricing...

The perfect album for October

The perfect album for October

Logan Martinez, Staff Writer October 17, 2023

        Released in 1991, A Tribe Called Quest’s “The Low End Theory” has remained one of the most pivotal east coast rap albums in the history of music. The hard-hitting...

Understanding love and loss

Understanding love and loss

Lauren Hernandez, Assistant Arts & Life Editor October 17, 2023

      It is a big day for fans of “Call Me by Your Name” or for people who have had Tumblr since 2007. Sufjan Stevens, an American singer, songwriter and instrumentalist,...

Why do you love Helmet?

Why do you love Helmet?

Lauren Hernandez, Assistant Arts & Life Editor October 16, 2023

“They take me back to my childhood,” explained 46-year-old Anthony Maspero when asked, “Why do you love Helmet?” We chatted for maybe a minute, and he told me that he first saw Helmet when...

Lost in the art of it all

Lost in the art of it all

Samantha Ysaguirre, Staff Writer October 15, 2023

When familiar sounds surround all around, And prayers end my night. You would think all is right in my mind. But, the truth is there is nothing within my hold. Because when you close your eyes,...

‘We’re taking down the patriarchy’

‘We’re taking down the patriarchy’

Laynie Clark, Editor-in-Chief October 11, 2023

“I’m a woman, not a whore.” “SIX: The Musical” has made its way to San Antonio’s very own Majestic Theatre and fans were ecstatic after the show’s opening night. Between the sparkly costumes...

Resistance and Resilience

Resistance and Resilience

Naydine De La Fuente, Staff Writer October 11, 2023

“We were not even supposed to be here, but look at us now,” said Matilde Torres, a member of the Native American Church and a speaker at the Indigenous People’s Day celebration in Brackenridge...

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