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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

Beto for Texas: Beto spends first day of his college tour at UTSA

Beto for Texas: Beto spends first day of his college tour at UTSA

Malaki Lingg, Assistant Web and Social Editor September 27, 2022

On Sept. 26, gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke made a stop at UTSA's Main Campus in the HEB Student Union for the first day of his statewide college tour. UTSA was O’Rourke’s second stop on the...

¡Juntos Se Puede!: Beto and Huerta hold tejano focussed event in San Antonio

¡Juntos Se Puede!: Beto and Huerta hold tejano focussed event in San Antonio

Malaki Lingg, Assistant Web and Social Editor September 20, 2022

On Sept. 18, Activist Dolores Huerta and gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke (D-TX) made their final stop on their ‘¡Juntos Se Puede!’ (Together we can!) tour in San Antonio at the Venue Villita...

Beto O’Rourke visits San Antonio on his Keeping the Lights On campaign

Beto O’Rourke visits San Antonio on his Keeping the Lights On campaign

Bella Nieto, Managing Editor February 15, 2022

Beto O’Rourke, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate, criticized Governor Greg Abbott for his handling of Winter Storm Uri on the candidate's statewide ‘Keeping the Lights On: A Statewide Drive for...

Gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke at a campaign rally in San Antonio on Wed, Jan. 19.

Beto O’Rourke criticizes Abbott in his visit to San Antonio

Bella Nieto, Managing Editor January 25, 2022

Gubernatorial candidate and former congressman Beto O’Rourke made his second visit to San Antonio since announcing his run for governor at the Friendly Spot Icehouse on Wednesday, Jan. 19.    O’Rourke...

Beto O'Rourke visits San Antonio one day after announcing gubernatorial candidacy

Beto O’Rourke visits San Antonio one day after announcing gubernatorial candidacy

Bella Nieto, News Editor November 30, 2021

Beto O’Rourke, former senate and presidential candidate, officially announced his candidacy for governor on Nov. 15. The next day, O’Rourke kicked off his campaign by visiting San Antonio, joining...

Beto O'Rourke

Senate Politics – Paisano Polls

Kat Joseph, Maha Qadri, Kayla Burford, and Jada Teague November 15, 2018

Beto returns, and Roadrunners share their thoughts on senate politics at UTSA.   Host- Jada Teague Videographers- Kayla Burford, Sam Flores, Maha Qadri, Kat Joseph Video editors- Kat Joseph,...

Roadrunner Ramblings

Roadrunner Ramblings: Betting on Beto

Brandon Armstead and Jose Chapa November 9, 2018

    We talk about the elections and other events surrounding UTSA. Brandon Armstead Jose Chapa Brysen Streeter Triston Simpson-Bland  

Beto O'Rourke speaking in the Retama on Oct. 23.

U.S. Senate candidate Beto O’Rourke visits UTSA for second time

Arnulfo Caballero and Adrianne Kristianto November 2, 2018

Beto O’Rourke marches crowd to voting polls United States Senate candidate Beto O’Rourke visited UTSA for the second time on Oct. 23. The Black Student Leadership Council (BSLC) asked O’Rourke...

Beto O’Rourke speaks in the Retama: Beto continues college tour

U.S. Senate candidate visits UTSA

Alejandro Lopez October 10, 2018

Beto continues college tour U.S. Senate candidate Beto O’Rourke chanted “UT” to a packed audience who replied “SA” after entering the Retama Auditorium on Thursday, Oct. 4. The Democratic congressman...

Caroline Counter/The Paisano

Big Beto in the tiny Retama

Editorial Board and Heather Montoya October 10, 2018

     When students heard that congressman, and democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Beto O’Rourke would be speaking at UTSA on Oct. 4, many awaited his visit with excitement. Some students missed...

Beto O'Rourke. Photo Courtesy of Mauro Vasquez

A candidate Roadrunners should consider

Mauro Vasquez February 21, 2018

His feet couldn’t stay still. His hands traced his lips and chin in thought. His facial muscles showed through his cheeks as he clenched his jaw. Fellow elected officials readied the crowd for the main...

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