Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival canceled
Sofia Garcia, Arts and Life Editor
April 18, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the board and staff leadership of the Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival has canceled the 13th annual festival scheduled for Nov. 14. Luminaria is a non-profit arts organization that supports the San Antonio arts community by putting on the festival each year. The Board of...
K-poppin in the club
Maha Qadri, Magazine Editor
February 4, 2020
K-pop Nite at the Brick Blue Star Arts Complex was electric and infectious, as “BBoom BBoom” by Momoland blasted through the speakers. Upon entering the club, the patrons found a stage where K-pop music videos were being projected. Popular YouTuber John Norman was the DJ for the event. As the so...
Your liberal arts degree matters
November 6, 2019
Studying for classes, participating in student organizations and maintaining relationships contribute to the fatigue college students experience daily. As college students, we face plenty of adversity, which leaves most of us exhausted by the end of the day, only to repeat it all over again tomorrow....
My Experience at Area 51
Leonardo Garcia
October 10, 2019
I touched my face and rubbed my eyes because they were hurting from how late it was. It was already Friday and I had a test in the morning; 8:30 a.m. to be exact. The silence along with the AC made me feel so cozy, making me wonder if I really wanted to take the test. Who knows? Maybe I could say I ...
Some thoughts on suffering
Forrest Wilkinson
October 9, 2019
Suffering: it is a natural part of life, interwoven into life’s fabric. It is unescapable, and yet how we perceive, act, speak and become in the wake of suffering is what defines us most. There is no escaping the darkness or the light, they are as much a part of us as the genetic code we are born with....
First Friday
September 11, 2019
Whether you are an arts and music lover, or you simply enjoy the nightlife of San Antonio, First Friday is an escapade specially crafted for you. What began in 1994 as a walkthrough of local art galleries has progressed into a collection of restaurants with diverse menus, up and coming artists and ...
Modernism at Flax Studio
Katrina Clements
November 8, 2017
Local artist and professor, Justin Korver’s new exhibit defines gender norms. In San Antonio, there are a variety of museums that display great works of art from before our time. Big name artists seem to take the spotlight off the modern, experimental and emerging artists of the world. Many of th...
Luminaria
Devin De Leon
November 8, 2017
SA celebrates a decade of light This weekend, in the Hemisfair district, Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival will celebrate its ten-year anniversary with local artists and artists from all over the country. There will also be poets, comedians, bands and numerous interactive events for attendees. O...
Full-time mom / full-time mogul
Katrina Clements
November 1, 2017
In the blogger community, it is easy to forget there is a face behind the pretty pictures. Christina Coker, creator of Champagne Taste Beer Budget, doesn’t leave room for misconception. Coker moved to San Antonio from Germany eleven years ago. Five years ago, Coker decided to make her blog a business...
Behind the lens
Isabel Camacaro
November 1, 2017
Janai Cantu is one of San Antonio’s most influential photographers. Her work includes shooting the lookbooks of Chiq’tique and GreyMoon Vintage, blogger Chic in the Heart of Texas and the singer Storm Calista. Cantu believes one of the unique aspects of the San Antonio fashion scene is the ability...
Stunting on a budget
Emily Hubbard
November 1, 2017
Thrifting is taken to a new level through local businesses. Over the past year, vintage fashion has seen a come up from casual everyday life to high fashion. Because vintage fashion is one of the hottest trends right now, items are more accessible than ever: pop ups, online shopping, applications a...
‘Conversations’
November 18, 2015
Christopher Breakell, The Paisano Communication can come easily and naturally, joking with a friend over text and sitting around a table with close friends. Other times, trying to voice your thoughts on a debated subject or personal issue becomes stressful or uncomfortable. The tran...
