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

Is the heatwave killing our ecosystem?

Is the heatwave killing our ecosystem?

Andrew Dotson, Contributor August 29, 2023

Recently, Texas has undergone an unprecedented heatwave that has slashed records and established a firm drought over densely populated parts of the state. The number of heat-related deaths has been increasing...

The bloody border buoy battle

The bloody border buoy battle

Abraham Roman, Contributor August 29, 2023

As a part of Governor Abbott’s Operation Lone Star, a program implemented to deter immigration, buoys have been placed on the Rio Grande to the dismay of many, including the Department of Justice (DOJ)....

Has the ‘hot take’ ruined sports analysis?

Logan Martinez, Staff Writer August 29, 2023

Over the past five years, the “hot take” has absolutely dominated the sports television world. Sports television personalities such as ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith and FS1’s Skip Bayless have seemingly...

SAISD needs less guns, more training

SAISD needs less guns, more training

Marissa Silvas, Contributor August 29, 2023

On Aug. 21, the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) voted to be exempt from House Bill 3 (HB 3) in the Texas Legislature, a safety bill that states all campuses should have at least one armed...

Paradise lost due to inaction

Paradise lost due to inaction

Naydine De La Fuente, Staff Writer August 29, 2023

On Aug. 8, 2023, tragedy struck Maui, Hawaii, as one of the most devastating wildfires in the country ignited across the archipelago. This catastrophic event forced thousands to evacuate, caused multiple...

Spurs win Wembanyama sweepstakes

Spurs win Wembanyama sweepstakes

Rylan Renteria, Contributor May 22, 2023

The NBA Draft letter is one of the most intriguing and unique draft practices across all sports. The worst team in the league is not guaranteed to have the best pick in the draft, though with the rights...

UTSA’s new favorite pastime

UTSA’s new favorite pastime

Logan Martinez, Contributor April 18, 2023

Often touted as “just a football school,” countless UTSA sports programs have received little to no recognition from outside analysts and reporters.  With football set to defend two-straight conference...

Stand your ground’ stands for murder

‘Stand your ground’ stands for murder

Nate Henneke, Staff Writer April 18, 2023

Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently stated his plan to pardon convicted murderer Daniel Perry, an announcement that has sparked controversy statewide. In 2020, Perry was driving in downtown Austin when...

War crimes lack global scrutiny

War crimes lack global scrutiny

Ahavah Kirwan, Contributor April 18, 2023

In the past week, Russia has been facing new accusations of war crimes committed in the invasion of Ukraine after two videos surfaced online of Russian soldiers beheading Ukrainian prisoners of war. The...

Want to know how student government spends YOUR money? Good luck

Want to know how student government spends YOUR money? Good luck

Editorial Board April 18, 2023

A stated mission of serving “YOU, the student body,” comes with a hefty price tag. The Student Government Association (SGA) at UTSA has long portrayed itself as a benevolent organization serving the...

Keep Tate in the can

Keep Tate in the can

Carley Martin, Contributor April 18, 2023

Thirty-six-year-old Andrew Tate is a former professional kickboxer, businessman, social media personality and a self-proclaimed misogynist. While cultivating his following for years, Tate has recently...

Charging cable controversy

Charging cable controversy

Malaki Lingg, Assistant Web Editor April 11, 2023

On Sept. 12, 2012, Apple introduced the lightning cable as their new standard for mobile device charging. For the past decade, the lightning cable has been in use for most iPhone and iPad devices. For...

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