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

‘This is deeply political and ideological’

‘This is deeply political and ideological’

Mason Hickok, Editor-in-Chief February 21, 2023

In the wake of Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick’s top priority Senate Bills, UTSA’s Faculty Senate gathered to discuss academic freedom and tenure, among several other talking points.  This past...

UTSA faculty react to Lt. Gov Dan Patrick’s proposal to end tenure

UTSA faculty react to Lt. Gov Dan Patrick’s proposal to end tenure

Gauri Raje, News Editor March 8, 2022

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposed ending tenure for new faculty hires at Texas public universities in an attempt to stop the teaching of critical race theory. Patrick also suggested the possibility of revoking...

Keep politicians out of the classroom

Keep politicians out of the classroom

Editorial Board March 1, 2022

During the summer legislative session, Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law a controversial bill that dictates how teachers in the state discuss the history of American racism in the classroom. Texas joined...

New Lt. Governor wants to cut Texas Dream Act

January 27, 2015

Marcus Connally/ The Paisano The Texas DREAM Act is facing revocation with Texas’ new legislative session. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is determined in leading the act’s abrogation. In...

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