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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

Are zoos really saving animals?

Are zoos really saving animals?

Alex Fotschky, Contributing Writer April 12, 2022

When it comes to zoos, there are two sides to the issue with a complex gray area in between. On one side, there are zoos whose primary motive is to help bring awareness to endangered species, educate the...

Is physical media a dying medium?

Is physical media a dying medium?

Mason Hickok, Web Editor April 12, 2022

With the onset of streaming comes the inevitable rise in viability in content access, depth and scope. Services like The Criterion Channel and Mubi bring viewers access to carefully crafted cinema that...

Hypocrisy in Hollywood

Hypocrisy in Hollywood

Madison Peters, Contributing Writer April 12, 2022

Trigger warning: Mention of physical violence, sexual assault and rape. On Friday, April 8, it was announced that the Academy’s board will ban Will Smith from attending the Oscars for the next 10...

Democracy dies behind paywalls

Democracy dies behind paywalls

Jada Thomas, Copyediting Coordinator April 12, 2022

With the constantly changing social and political climate in which we live, there are arguably few things more important than news. In a landscape of mass media consumed by Twitter posts and clickbait...

The political divide at UTSA

The political divide at UTSA

Riley Carroll, Staff Writer April 12, 2022

Typically, university students tend to be mostly associated with left-wing politics. But does this include colleges in red states? Does parental influence shape an individual's political affiliation? Or...

Diversity in the modeling industry

Diversity in the modeling industry

Camila Martinez Rivera, Assistant Photo Editor April 5, 2022

As we become more critical of how society depicts women, companies have started to diversify the types of people they include in their campaigns. Not too long ago, the only women that appeared on the runway...

Strengthen peace, not defenses

Strengthen peace, not defenses

Maya Moreno, Contributing Writer April 5, 2022

Should the U.S. strengthen its military hold in Ukraine? Absolutely not. It is a tale as old as time. It is the story of the underdog, the doctor and his creation, the beauty and the beast. They are...

Starbucks employees fight for their rights

Starbucks employees fight for their rights

Malaki Lingg, Contributing Writer April 5, 2022

Nationally, the fight for workers' rights is on the rise. As we recover post-COVID-19 and go through what many call the “Great Resignation,” tensions between employees and corporations are rising,...

Rocked at the Oscars: Smith apologizes after controversial actions

Rocked at the Oscars: Smith apologizes after controversial actions

Riley Carroll, Staff Writer April 5, 2022

Trigger Warning: Mention of physical violence. Every year, the Academy Awards show brings speechlessness, surprise and shock; this year was all that and then some.  Announcing the Oscar winner of...

Politics and the patriarchy

Politics and the patriarchy

Zahara Latson, Contributing Writer April 5, 2022

The discussion is here and it is loud; women are tired of viewing themselves as less than enough for a career or needing to be overqualified to gain equal opportunities as men in the same field of work....

Sexuality and scarcity: Queer men and the blood donation shortage

Sexuality and scarcity: Queer men and the blood donation shortage

Riley Carroll, Contributing Writer March 29, 2022

Trigger Warning: Mention of sexual intercourse, sexually transmitted diseases and blood. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly every aspect of our complex society was thrown into disarray as...

Only wrong when it’s white

Only wrong when it’s white

Areebah Bharmal, Distribution Manager March 29, 2022

On Feb. 24, Russia began its invasion and attack on sovereign Ukraine, immediately prompting an outpour of international support and coverage. Every news outlet reported on the invasion, rightfully so,...

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