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

A banner hangs on campus. Doug Frantzs research could lead to a drug that could reduce the severity of illness of COVID-19.

University announces updates on the president’s initiative on enriching campus wellbeing

Breahna Luera, News Editor October 9, 2020

Dean of Students LT Robinson and Vice Provost for Student Success Tammy Wyatt updated the UTSA community on President Eighmy’s Initiative on Enriching Campus Wellbeing in an email on Oct. 7. Some of...

University dorms experience internet outage during first week of the fall semster

University dorms experience internet outage during first week of the fall semster

Breahna Luera, News Editor August 28, 2020

UTSA dorms had an internet outage on Wednesday for roughly ten hours. Kevin Reichle, chief operating officer of Apogee, the company responsible for the university dorms’ internet services, said it was...

The mostly-empty Sombrilla sits in the center of Main Campus. UTSA has recently decided to transition classes online for the remainder of the spring semester.

Keep track of coronavirus updates from UTSA administration members

Josh Peck and Breahna Luera April 8, 2020

For the most up-to-date information, visit UTSA’s coronavirus information page. April 8 Update from UTSA President Dr. Taylor Eighmy On April 8, President Dr. Taylor Eighmy sent an email to students...

Bree Newsome shares her experiences with social activism.
The event was held in the Denman Ballroom.

Activist Bree Newsome talks social change

Summer Mathis, Staff Writer March 4, 2020

Bree Newsome hosted a discussion about activism in the Denman on Feb. 26. An outspoken activist, Newsome is most notable for removing a confederate flag from a South Carolina government building in 2015....

Photo by Robyn Castro

The state of mental health at UTSA

Breahna Luera and Josh Peck February 19, 2020

On Feb. 7, President Taylor Eighmy provided The Paisano with his first statement regarding the suicide of Cesar Caballero, sophomore pre-music major and Resident Assistant (RA) at Alvarez Hall. The incident...

Lecturer hosts book discussion on ‘Black Fortunes’

Ben Shirani, Staff Writer February 19, 2020

Senior lecturer and Director of African American Studies Karla Broadus partnered with the San Antonio Public Library’s Igo Branch to support Black History Month, presenting a lecture on a new book by...

Student jumps from second-story bridge

Josh Peck, News Editor February 19, 2020

On Thursday, Feb. 13, the second incident of self-harm UTSA has acknowledged in the past three months — the last occurring in December — took place between the Business Building (BB) and McKinney Humanities...

A UTSAPD officer separated a demonstrator from the crowd. This event takes place near the Sombrilla.

Protests collide near Sombrilla

Josh Peck, News Editor February 19, 2020

Opposing demonstrations clashed near the Sombrilla, resulting in a physical altercation and the involvement of UTSAPD officers on Feb 17. One of the demonstrations was organized by Red Star Magazine,...

Enriching Campus Wellbeing

Enriching Campus Wellbeing

Tammy Wyatt, Vice Provost for Student Success and Chair of the Enriching Campus Wellbeing Initiative February 18, 2020

The suicide death of one of our students this past semester has served as a tragic reminder of the personal struggles many of our fellow Roadrunners face in their lives and of the imperative we all share...

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UTSA’s new College for Health, Community & Policy launches

Breahna Luera, News Editor January 28, 2020

UTSA officially launched the new College for Community, Health & Policy (HCaP) this semester. The college will offer several undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as a number of certifications....

Bold Promise graphic

Bold Promise or bold scholarship?

Editorial Board January 22, 2020

Beginning in Fall 2020, UTSA’s Bold Promise initiative gurantees full financial aid for tuition and mandatory fees for eight semesters to students who satisfy specific requirements: being an incoming...

Adrian and Jennifer Uribe attend Bold Promise announcement on Dec. 12.

Twins among first impacted by UTSA’s Bold Promise

Breahna Luera, News Editor January 22, 2020

UTSA has recently announced its new Bold Promise program, a program that offers free tuition for eligible incoming freshmen. High school seniors and twins Adrian and Jennifer Uribe will be among the first...

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