UTSA, where is our money?
April 3, 2020
UTSA is offering prorated refunds to students for specific student services affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The number of service fees covered is sparse, and the reimbursements are coming too late. According to UTSA's official coronavirus web page, "The university is developing a plan for pa...
NCAA grants extra year of eligibility to spring sport student-athletes
Ryder Martin, Staff Writer
April 1, 2020
One of the signs of the severity of the COVID-19 crisis was the mass cancellation of sporting events across the country. College sports in particular were hit hard, with the NCAA March Madness tournament being the highest profile cancellation. There’s an argument to be made, however, that the more impact...
Dear Texas Republicans, now is not the time.
Isabella Briseño, Staff Writer
March 30, 2020
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, communities and local governments are taking various measures to reduce strain on health care providers. Texas Governor Greg Abbott had already ordered health care facilities to postpone any procedures deemed not medically necessary, and on Monday, Texas Attorney G...
UTSA faculty member, student both test positive for COVID-19
Josh Peck, News Editor
March 28, 2020
According to a statement from UTSA President Dr. Taylor Eighmy, a student and faculty member have tested positive for COVID-19 after their separate international travels. They became symptomatic after returning to the U.S. during a period of self-isolation. Because of privacy laws, UTSA is not releasi...
5 tips to succeed in online classes
Alex Hanks, Opinion Editor
March 25, 2020
Have a designated work area. Many of you had your residency uprooted and were forced to move back in with family at a moment's notice. The area where you spent most of your time studying has ceased to exist, and you will now be doing 100% of your coursework in a different setting. If you a...
Paid sick leave: the time is now
Isabella Briseño, Staff Writer
March 21, 2020
If San Antonio’s Sick and Safe Leave (SSL) law had not been blocked by a lawsuit from a collection of small business owners, San Antonio workers could have begun accruing paid sick time on Dec. 1, 2019. Anyone working 40 hours per week in the city could have collected 21 hours of paid sick time by March ...
President Eighmy updates the UTSA community on the university’s response to the coronavirus pandemic
Breahna Luera, News Editor
March 18, 2020
On March 17, President Dr. Taylor Eighmy sent students an email with an update on COVID-19’s effects on the UTSA community. The email stated that virtual instruction will last through the end of the spring semester, Spring 2020 commencement ceremonies will be postponed and all able students who live...
Letter from Editor-in-Chief Rudy Sanchez
Rudy Sanchez, Editor-in-Chief
March 17, 2020
Dear Reader, Since 1981, The Paisano has served the UTSA community with its independent reporting of campus events. Despite the current pandemic of COVID-19 and UTSA’s recent halting of operations, The Paisano’s 40-year commitment to the UTSA community is not going away. Over the la...
Keep track of coronavirus updates from UTSA administration members
Josh Peck, News Editor
March 16, 2020
For the most up-to-date information, visit UTSA’s coronavirus information page. March 23 Update from UTSA President Dr. Taylor Eighmy On March 23, President Dr. Taylor Eighmy sent an email to students updating them on how UTSA will adjust its operations after San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Bexar County Judge Nelso...
Conference USA cancels all spring sports
Ryan Garza, Sports Editor
March 13, 2020
Effective immediately, all spring sports have been canceled by Conference USA (C-USA) due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in the U.S. UTSA athletics announced it is suspending all non-conference sports until further notice. “All UTSA sports programs that are in season may continue to hold practices...
UTSA extends spring break and moves classes online due to coronavirus pandemic
March 12, 2020
On March 11, President Taylor Eighmy announced to the UTSA community via email that the university will extend spring break through the week of March 16. As a result, the university will move classes online starting March 23 through at least April 13 in light of growing concern about the spread of COV...
UTSA cuts Italy study abroad short over coronavirus
Josh Peck, News Editor
March 4, 2020
UTSA is recalling all 70 students, faculty and staff from study abroad programs in Italy, according to an email to students from President Dr. Taylor Eighmy on March 2. In another email sent to students on behalf of Vice Provost for Global Initiatives and Senior International Officer Dr. Lisa Montoya on Feb. ...