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

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The US electrical grid is unreliable

Editorial Board March 2, 2021

After the events that transpired in Texas the week of Feb. 14 through Feb. 20, a hard look needs to be taken at the state of energy across the Nation. ERCOT (Electric Reliability Council of Texas) took...

Graphic by Alex Hanks

Black men, your mental health matters

Ryan Houston-Dial, Opinion Editor March 2, 2021

I am a black man in America. I enjoy manicures, romantic comedies and sometimes cry at the slightest inconveniences because it makes me feel better. I stand comfortable in my identity and don’t think...

State of the City- February 26,2021

State of the City- February 26,2021

Bella Nieto, News Editor February 26, 2021

Local News: The City of San Antonio's Public Works Department is predicting an increase in the amount of potholes around the city because of the winter storm in the latter part of last week. The Public...

State of the City-February 22, 2021

State of the City-February 22, 2021

Bella Nieto, News Editor February 23, 2021

Local Updates: After the winter storm that swept San Antonio, putting many out of electricity and leaving water systems compromised, as of Sunday afternoon, all San Antonio residents service by SAWS...

Graphic by Alex Hanks

Trump’s acquittal of impeachment: Where do things stand now?

Tae Tran, Assistant Opinion Editor February 19, 2021

Jan. 6: Storming of the United States Capitol  On Jan. 6, 2021, the United States Capitol was stormed upon by a mob consisting of mostly Trump supporters. Between Jan. 5 and 6, thousands of Trump supporters...

No heart as cold as the Texas government

No heart as cold as the Texas government

Editorial Board February 19, 2021

Texans have been here before. From the pandemic, hurricanes and now winter storms across the state of Texas, the local and state government has mishandled another situation. Quite honestly, though, are...

Rowdy statue on campus wears a face mask. President Eighmy gave an update on Nov. 9 about campus operations after the Thanksgiving holiday.

Spring Campus Updates

Gauri Raje, Staff Writer February 12, 2021

UTSA’s ‘Roadrunner Map’, which can be accessed on the university’s official website, lays out the university’s plan of operation for the 2020-2021 academic year. The plan clearly states that...

State of the City- February 12, 2021

State of the City- February 12, 2021

Bella Nieto, News Editor February 12, 2021

Local News Parts of the Texas Hill Country remain under a Winter Weather Warning by the National Weather Service. The arctic blast brings in a combination of rain, sleet and near-freezing temperatures....

Graphic by Amber Chin

r/wallstreetbets Vs. Wall Street: Who comes out on top?

Tae Tran, Contributing writer February 9, 2021

There has been a lot of buzz in the stock market recently surrounding the gaming retailer GameStop, reaching from mainstream media to government and legislation. Multiple news outlets have been reporting...

Photo by Ryan Houston-Dial

Party Rockin’: Spring edition

Nick Garza, Staff writer February 9, 2021

Another unusually hot winter has passed, and we’ve finally made it to spring. If you’ve already started growing plants inside like tomatoes or leeks, it’s time to transplant them to a garden outside....

Study that tracked COVID-19 in sewers found effective

Bella Nieto, News Editor February 5, 2021

Launched in June 2020, the UTSA led pilot program designed to test wastewater for SARS-CoC-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, was able to track the virus in sewers effectively helping health officials...

Graphic by Amber Chin

Poetic injustice: Rap lyrics as evidence

Jaida Sloan, Staff writer February 5, 2021

Just because your bar goes hard does not necessarily mean you should be locked behind bars. America regards most creative art forms as just that—creative fiction escape. One would not presume that Johnny...

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