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

Disney is scared to think outside the box

Disney is scared to think outside the box

Luna Infante, Staff Writer March 28, 2023

This year marks Disney’s 100th anniversary; the beloved company has been known and admired for its heartwarming animated classics and fan-favorite characters. Almost anybody can easily list their favorite...

The rise of online Nazis

The rise of online Nazis

Malaki Lingg, Assistant Web Editor March 28, 2023

Political activists on either side of the spectrum tend to flock to social media to spread their message, but some take it to the extreme. In mid-February, the hate group known as the Goyim Defense League...

Myanmar: The forgotten coup

Myanmar: The forgotten coup

Ahavah Kirwan, Contributor March 28, 2023

Not many have heard of the country of Myanmar; however, you may know of Burma. This was the colonial name for Myanmar during British rule. Located in the region of Southeast Asia and Indochina, Myanmar...

Has UTSA become too complacent with Henson?

Has UTSA become too complacent with Henson?

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor March 21, 2023

For the second straight season, UTSA men’s basketball lost in heartbreaking — yet fitting — fashion in the Conference USA tournament in the lowest-seeded matchup. For the second straight season,...

Ticketmaster is ruining the live music industry

Ticketmaster is ruining the live music industry

Amber Serio, Contributor March 21, 2023

Ticketmaster, the American booking and ticketing service that fuels the entertainment industry, is facing immense scrutiny after the events of the Taylor Swift Eras Tour ticket sale. This incident, which...

Our right to the Texas coast

Our right to the Texas coast

Chloe Williams, Web and Social editor March 21, 2023

In 2009, the 1959 Texas Open Beaches Act (TXOBA) was codified into the Texas Constitution with support from 77% of voters. This act ensures public access to the 367 miles of coastline bordering the Gulf...

Bigotry is a drag

Bigotry is a drag

Luna Infante, Staff Writer March 21, 2023

On March 2, Tennessee passed HB 9, a law restricting adult cabaret performances from taking place in public spaces or in the presence of children. This law bans these shows from taking place within 1,000...

Condemn Miller but release “The Flash”

Condemn Miller but release “The Flash”

Cesar Soto, Staff Writer March 21, 2023

No actor has drawn as much controversy as Ezra Miller has over the last few years, with separate incidents and accusations of grooming, harassment, assault and burglary. As the lead star of Warner Bros’...

Change the narrative of sex work

Change the narrative of sex work

Laynie Clark, Managing Editor February 14, 2023

In an economy where college is not the only path to financial success, people have started opening up about their unconventional methods of making money. One of those methods is sex work, or prostitution....

Kpop’s increased global presence

Kpop’s increased global presence

Misty Olawunmi, Staff Writer February 14, 2023

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “K-pop?” You might imagine popular groups BTS and BLACKPINK and their wide-reaching audience of devoted fans. Both have made history...

Politically left, TWIX-ically right

Politically left, TWIX-ically right

Malaki Lingg, Assistant Web Editor February 14, 2023

For over a decade, an impossibly intricate social war has been stuck in the American public’s mind. Is it the war on drugs, crime or homelessness? No, it is the division between the Right and Left TWIX.  In...

The positives of AI programs

The positives of AI programs

Dr. Mary Dixson, Professor of Instruction Department of Communication February 14, 2023

If you are a reader of newspapers, a listener of podcasts or a social media user, you may have heard of Artificial Intelligence (AI) programs like ChatGPT and DALL-E 2 from OpenAI. These programs can conduct...

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