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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

The justice system continues to fail

The justice system continues to fail

Carissa Merchant, Contributor November 8, 2022

On Feb. 25, 2000, Adnan Musad Syed was convicted of first-degree murder, kidnapping and false imprisonment of his ex-girlfriend, Hae Min Lee. In June of that year, the then 17-year-old was sentenced to...

Realist or Racist?

Realist or Racist?

Malaki Lingg, Assistant Web Editor November 8, 2022

On Oct. 28, 2022, Elon Musk officially took control of Twitter, becoming the company’s new CEO. In April, Musk originally pitched the idea of buying Twitter so he could make it a digital “safe haven”...

Voters need to look past aesthetic

Voters need to look past aesthetic

Jake Mireles, Assistant Opinion Editor November 8, 2022

As the 2022 midterms have encompassed the national political stage, the face-off between Democratic nominee John Fetterman and Republican nominee Dr. Mehmet Oz for Pennsylvania’s Senate seat has emerged...

Brotherhood until when?

Brotherhood until when?

Regina Robert, Staff Writer November 8, 2022

College is the time to pursue passions, meet new people and make lifelong friendships. Many college freshmen are introduced to Greek life as an outlet to form those connections. Fraternities and sororities...

Is it love or is it abuse?

Is it love or is it abuse?

Dafny Flores, Staff Writer November 1, 2022

Love is blind — all the abuse and trauma are covered by affection and intimacy. It is a simple term that allows people to ignore the warning signs of a love-struck relationship. Over the years, the entertainment...

Don’t bite the hand that feeds you

Don’t bite the hand that feeds you

Jessica McLaren, Assistant News Editor November 1, 2022

Although leaving more than a three to five percent tip for your server might earn you some dirty looks at a European restaurant, that is certainly not the case in modern-day America, where patrons are...

Herschel’s hypocrisy

Herschel’s hypocrisy

Malaki Lingg, Assistant Web and Social Editor November 1, 2022

Nationwide we are preparing for the conclusion of the 2022 midterm elections, with Democrats and Republicans displaying the differing beliefs they support. Reproductive rights and access to abortions are...

Too much pension, too little time

Too much pension, too little time

Morgain Locke, Contributor October 31, 2022

Despite only being in office for 45 days, Liz Truss will likely be receiving a yearly pension of up to £115,000 ($113,655). This has sparked controversy among those who do not believe that someone who...

Icon turned political pawn

Icon turned political pawn

Jake Mireles, Assistant Opinion Editor October 31, 2022

In recent weeks, controversy has surrounded the songwriter, fashion designer and former billionaire Ye — formerly known as Kanye West — over his heinous claims across many forms of media about the...

Dream on America

Dream on America

Nate Henneke, Staff Writer October 31, 2022

Americans have grown up with the idea that once they start to work, they will eventually be able to own property and start a family; however, this is now a fantasy, and younger generations are snapping...

Activists deface Van Gogh painting

Activists deface Van Gogh painting

Jenna Taylor, Staff Writer October 25, 2022

On Oct. 14, two climate change activists from the Just Stop Oil organization went to the National Gallery in London in hopes of gaining attention from the media by throwing Heinz tomato soup on Vincent...

Blood-red states

Blood-red states

Nate Henneke, Staff Writer October 25, 2022

Regardless of political stance, it is widely agreed that murder is bad. Yet murder rates have been increasing across the nation at alarming rates. Looking at nationwide trends, it is clear that red states...

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