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

Keaton Wallace brings the ball up to make a lay-up. Wallace is the second half of Conference USA’s highest
scoring duo.

Athlete of the Week: Keaton Wallace

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor February 4, 2020

Junior guard Keaton Wallace, part of Conference-USA’s highest scoring duo, continues to lead the team alongside Jhivvan Jackson for the UTSA men’s basketball team. The business finance major has been...

Jhivvan Jackson looks on during a game against LA Tech.

Athlete of the Week: Jhivvan Jackson

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor January 21, 2020

Junior guard Jhivvan Jackson has made his way into UTSA basketball history, holding the third all-time scoring title while he finishes up his third season for the Roadrunners. Jackson first picked up...

Former UTSA safety Carl Austin III walks towards the field prior to a game during October of the 2019 season. The Runners will look to avenge last years loss to the Black Knights this weekend.

Athlete of the Week: Carl Austin III

Lindsey Mione October 30, 2019

Safety for UTSA football Carl Austin III grew up in Austin, Texas and played football for St. Stephen's Episcopal School. Austin graduated in 2014 and was instantly recruited to UTSA. “St. Stephen’s...

Kara Teal calling her hitters in the match against the Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters. Photo by Julia Maenius

Athlete of the Week: Kara Teal

Cade Draughon October 16, 2019

Senior Kara Teal is entering her fourth season as a middle blocker for the UTSA Roadrunner volleyball team. After three seasons of play, Teal has recorded 656 kills, with a 1.93 kill percentage in 94 games...

Emily Ramirez directing her teammates to cover the block. photo by Julia Maenius

Athlete of the Week: Emily Ramirez

Julia Maenius September 18, 2019

Senior Emily Ramirez is now entering her fourth season as a defensive specialist for the UTSA Roadrunner volleyball team. After three seasons as libero, Ramirez has recorded 721 career digs for the ‘Runners. “I’m...

Josh Dunlop guarding a Cardnial defender. photo by Lindsey Thomas/The Paisano

Athlete of the Week: Josh Dunlop

Lindsey Mione September 3, 2019

Originally from Indiana, Josh Dunlop’s love for football began in his front yard with his two older brothers. Now, Dunlop is the starting offensive tackle for the Roadrunners. In the fifth grade,...

Giovanni De Nicolao cheers on his team before the game starts. Jack Myer/The Paisano

Athlete of the Week: Giovanni De Nicolao

Jack Myer March 6, 2019

Giovanni De Nicolao is graduating from UTSA this spring, meaning his tenure with the UTSA Roadrunners is coming to an end. De Nicolao is from a city in northern Italy called Padua, which is 5,674 miles...

Charlotte Ellmore prepares to pass the ball.

Athlete of the Week: Charlotte Ellmore

Jose Bouquett February 6, 2019

Choices define us. Each choice can lead you down a path of success or failure. Charlotte Ellmore made a choice that led her more than 5,000 miles from her home and family, but that choice led her to discover...

King Newton looking regrouping with his defensive unit before a play.

Athlete of the Week: King Newton

Zach Truesdale November 29, 2018

Since coming onto the scene in 2015, King Newton has been a key member of a very talented UTSA defensive line. Coming out of high school, the former Southlake Carroll Dragon was named to the 2014 Dave...

Kourtney Kekec dribbles past a defender.

Athlete of the Week: Kourtney Kekec

Lindsey Mione November 29, 2018

Senior forward Kourtney Kekec was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri before receiving her offer at UTSA to pursue her dream of playing college basketball. Prior to UTSA’s offer, Kekec had never heard...

Kidd taking a swing at a golf meet.

Athlete of the Week: Madison Kidd

Frankie Leal November 7, 2018

Ever since she arrived on the scene in 2016, UTSA golfer Madison Kidd has been a key contributor and member of the UTSA women’s golf team. Kidd has played in 26 events during her time here and has earned...

Routsas getting a punt off against Rice.

Athlete of the Week: Yannis Routsas

Nisa Rodriguez October 26, 2018

Punters are the last line of defense when preventing the other team from scoring. The further back the punter kicks the ball, the less likely the opponent is to score. Punters are essential in every game...

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