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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

Russia’s attack on truth

Russia’s attack on truth

Sofia Garcia and Bella Nieto February 28, 2022

We have watched Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked and merciless attack on Ukraine persist for five days Millions of Americans are seeing live broadcasts of the war from major social media platforms like Facebook,...

The react impulse

The react impulse

Joseph Torres, Contributing Writer February 28, 2022

Lately, I have been feeling more and more estranged from society. Not in an existential way. More so as if I no longer wish to participate in the ridiculous games that manifest themselves. The world appears...

The case of Ahmaud Arbery

The case of Ahmaud Arbery

Bella Nieto, Managing Editor February 22, 2022

The trial for the three men who murdered Ahmaud Arbery is underway and the jury will begin deliberating as soon as this week. The grief of the case has been felt since his death in February 2020, but the...

The price tag on childbirth

The price tag on childbirth

Camila Martinez Rivera, Photo Team February 22, 2022

Growing up, something I looked forward to was becoming a mom — that is until I found out how much it would cost me. The average cost of giving birth in the U.S. is between $5,000 and $11,000. Giving...

Fraternities and misogyny: A fine line

Fraternities and misogyny: A fine line

Chloe Williams, Assistant Web Editor February 15, 2022

Trigger Warning: Discussion of sexual assault and rape As Greek life recruitment renews and our campus is bombarded with groups promising the feelings of brotherhood and community, it has become impossible...

Legalize cannabis in Texas

Legalize cannabis in Texas

Omar Ceja, Staff Writer February 15, 2022

Cannabis in Texas should be legal because it would reduce crime, drug overdoses and improve the country’s economy. Adults already have access to other legal substances that are, or could be, far more...

The blood behind the screen

The blood behind the screen

Lucia Llano, Staff Writer February 15, 2022

Growing up, my family and I would spend our nights together gathered around the television with a bowl of popcorn watching the latest episode of  “Forensic Files.” It was somewhat of a family tradition...

Point/Counterpoint/Counterpoint: Who is the best Spider-Man?

Point/Counterpoint/Counterpoint: Who is the best Spider-Man?

Kayla Trujillo, Laynie Clark, and Jada Thomas February 8, 2022

Tobey's POV: After 20 years and three different adaptations of the character, one of the biggest controversies of our generation is: who is the best Spider-Man? So, I present to you an opinion that...

You're like a drug to me

You’re like a drug to me

Bella Nieto, Managing Editor February 8, 2022

When I was young, my sister, as most teenage girls did at the time, had a "Twilight"-themed party. It was complete with plates that had the character's faces, movie posters covering the walls and a cake...

Leave it up to them

Leave it up to them

Sofia Garcia, Editor-in-Chief February 8, 2022

As we continue to navigate through the digital age using major social media platforms to normalize revealing the most private details of our lives on public accounts, we should start questioning the ethics...

Stop dismissing bisexuality

Stop dismissing bisexuality

Sofia Garcia and Laynie Clark February 8, 2022

If you’re a woman in a relationship with a man, you’re straight. If you’re a woman in a relationship with a woman, you’re a lesbian. There is simply no in between. Right? Wrong. All too often,...

Toxic Masculinity

Toxic masculinity breeds misogyny

Sofia Garcia, Editor-in-Chief February 1, 2022

“If my wife lets herself go after I have kids with her, I’m going to tell her, once: ‘If you don’t get your s–t together… If you can’t do that, I’m out.’ I still want to be sexually attracted...

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