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

Fact or fiction: False information sparks conspiracy

Fact or fiction: False information sparks conspiracy

Nate Henneke, Staff Writer November 22, 2022

A hammer-wielding madman breaking into your home is something every rational human fears. While this scenario sounds outlandish, it recently became a reality for Paul Pelosi, husband of former Speaker...

The war against the outdated tattoo narrative

The war against the outdated tattoo narrative

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor November 22, 2022

Many young adults in 2022 grew up being told tattoos would make them unemployable. The higher paid and more respectable the job, the more “clean” you had to look. This generation’s parents and grandparents...

Is space exploration necessary?

Is space exploration necessary?

Mason Hickok, Editor-in-Chief November 22, 2022

“The Eagle has landed,” uttered Neil Armstrong as the lunar vehicle touched down on the surface of the moon. The date was July 20, 1969, and America just made history: Humans stepped foot on the moon....

Selling the perfect candidate

Selling the perfect candidate

Dafny Flores, Staff Writer November 22, 2022

One thing influencers and celebrities have recently presented to their followers is the importance of voting. Election season might have passed, but for months influencers and celebrities had been selling...

Protection over politics

Protection over politics

Jessica McLaren, Assistant News Editor November 22, 2022

If there was a vaccine for cancer, would you vaccinate your child? Did you know that nine out of 10 cervical cancers are caused by a vaccine-preventable sexually transmitted infection (STI)?  The human...

Did Disney’s “Reflect” fail at plus-size representation?

Did Disney’s “Reflect” fail at plus-size representation?

Luna Infante, Contributor November 15, 2022

Disney has officially presented its first plus-size female lead in the short “Reflect,” which debuted on the Disney+ show “Short Circuit.” The film centers around Bianca, a young ballerina, and...

Body hair is only human

Body hair is only human

Sam Wendorf, Contributor November 15, 2022

When a person thinks of taking a shower, their thoughts most often go to shampoo, sponges and body soap. Perhaps they have one of those long brushes for their back or a loofah to get a nice, bubbly lather...

Gen Z and voter turnout stereotypes

Gen Z and voter turnout stereotypes

Editorial Board November 15, 2022

As the 2022 midterm elections wrap up around the nation, one factor was immensely contradictory to the predictions and polls of major news networks — Gen Z voters turned out in massive numbers, keeping...

Beto falls behind in making Texas blue

Beto falls behind in making Texas blue

Nate Henneke, Staff Writer November 15, 2022

Regardless of political stance, there were many important people to vote in this past election. In Texas, the race for governor came down to two men: Democrat Beto O’Rourke and Republican Greg Abbott....

Risking our lives should not be trendy

Risking our lives should not be trendy

Sam Wendorf, Contributor November 15, 2022

The Kia Challenge is the latest in a long string of TikTok trends. It is hard to miss trends — one person will do something that gains attention, and others follow, hoping to garner the same attention...

Laying waste to our future with elderly officials

Laying waste to our future with elderly officials

Morgain Locke, Contributor November 15, 2022

The 117th Congress saw an average age of 58.4 years for members of the House and 64.3 years for Senators. As young voters turn out in near-record numbers, our representatives only seem to be getting older....

Imprisoned in prejudice

Imprisoned in prejudice

Jenna Taylor, Staff Writer November 15, 2022

YouTuber and transgender social media influencer Nikita “Dragun” Nguyen was arrested on Monday, Nov. 7, after law enforcement responded to a complaint at the Goodtime Hotel in Miami, Florida. The staff...

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