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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

Photo Courtesy of Rachel Catalano

A profession of creativity

Kasandra Parker October 30, 2019

Graphic designer and marketing major Rachel Catalano is a recent graduate of Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. Just shy of two years graduated from college and immersed in her career field,...

Illustration by Emmanuelle Maher

A(+) permanent solution

Editorial Board October 23, 2019

A uniform grading system across all departments in the form of a plus/minus system needs to be implemented at UTSA. Currently, each department can decide whether to use a plus/minus system or a whole-letter...

UTSA’s 50th Anniversary Party

Kat Joseph June 8, 2019

  UTSA threw a cupcake party for students, faculty and staff on its 50th anniversary.   Videographer- Kat Joseph Video editor- Kat Joseph Multimedia Editor- Kat Joseph   Check...

Paisano Peeps: College Finals

Paisano Peeps: College Finals

Garry Leday and Jose Chapa April 16, 2019

  Host: Jose Chapa Editor: Garry LeDay Donald Escamilla Folasade Sabitu Salman Abid Steven Moul Leonardo Garcia

FAFSA FAFSUCKS

FAFSA FAFSUCKS

Donald Escamilla Jr., Web Editor April 16, 2019

FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is a form for current or upcoming college students to fill out to see if they are eligible for a grant to help them pay for college. While some would...

Changing your major for the better

Changing your major for the better

Kenyatta Battle April 2, 2019

According to a statistical analysis report by the U.S. Department of Education, over one-third of college students switch their majors during their time in college. Should changing your major be considered...

Paisano Peeps: College admissions

Paisano Peeps: College admissions

Garry Leday and Jose Chapa April 2, 2019

  Host: Jose Chapa Editor: Garry LeDay Donald Escamilla Robin Fletcher Folasade Sabitu

Midterms: how to fix them

Donald Escamilla Jr., Web Editor March 6, 2019

When other students or my professors ask me how I feel about midterms, I have always believed that they can be very helpful for students here, but the process could use some repair. Spring midterms...

Spring got me sprung

Spring got me sprung

Katrina Clements January 22, 2019

Entering this spring semester brings my anxiety to a new level; I just spent a whole month being stressed to max capacity by my family and now I have to go back to school and push even harder? I need more...

Student graduating.

The journey to graduation

Editorial Board November 29, 2018

Sunday, Dec. 16th may not be an important date to many of you, but to this semester’s graduating seniors, it is of the highest significance. Commencement is a celebratory milestone, the beginning of...

Staring at the ceiling

Isaiah Pryce September 12, 2018

Legendary tales often start with humble modest beginnings and or harsh but necessary steps. College is a transformative experience that will change you based on your actions. You may ask, why are we connecting...

Imagine that

Kenyatta Battle January 10, 2018

As college students, we all want careers that will make us happy; however, many of us may never obtain that goal. One reason is life does not always go as planned. Another reason is most of us refuse...

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