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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

Gen Z avoiding relationships

Gen Z avoiding relationships

Elisabed Babaudze, Contributor February 17, 2026

With the passing of Cupid's bow and arrow, many have noticed and expressed their disappointment in dwindling dating pool trends. Society has strayed away from the idea of responsibility and emotional labor....

What the f—k is a ‘situationship?’

What the f—k is a ‘situationship?’

Luna Infante, Assistant Opinion Editor November 21, 2023

Dating apps, social media and technology have all had a lasting impact on society, especially when it comes to dating. For many, what is meant to be fun, exciting and eye-opening has become something dull,...

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Dear AJ: How to shoot your shot

Alejandro Lopez April 3, 2019

Hello everyone! It’s finally April and you know what that means? FIESTA. FIESTA. FIESTA. While the chicken on a stick, drinking, flower crown wearing and cumbia induced activities are fun to do, they...

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Dear AJ: Should I join a dating app

Alejandro Lopez March 27, 2019

Hello all! I hope everyone missed me and had a great Spring Break! With that being said, let’s get straight into it. Recently, a friend came to me asking if they should join Tinder and I thought this...

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Big Sis: Dating a black girl

Kimiya Factory February 20, 2019

To be completely honest, I was shaking my head while writing that title. Shaking my head more so at the fact that ‘dating a black girl’ has to be a thing. Trying sushi, going to yoga classes, being...

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Can friends become lovers?

Brent Davis November 7, 2018

If best friends were to take that next step, would it be okay? Would they have a happy Hollywood ending or would it crash along with the friendship that was once shared? We all know that love can be a...

The side story of a side chick

The side story of a side chick

Adrianne Kristianto November 7, 2018

Urban Dictionary defines it as, “a female that is neither a male’s wife or girlfriend who has relations with the male while he is in another relationship.” The first thought that appears in mind...

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Big Sis Advice: Hard to get

Kimiya Factory October 10, 2018

We’ve talked about shooting your shot, but whether or not the person you’re trying to get will bite, is another story. Not everyone responds to attraction the same way, but that’s why I’m here...

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Big Sis Advice: Shooting your shot

Kimiya Factory September 19, 2018

Have you ever stood in line somewhere and made eye contact with someone? Let me guess: you did a double-take, tried not to stare but ended up anyway, and kicked yourself for not talking to the person as...

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Big Sis Advice: Long-distance

Kimiya Factory September 12, 2018

With summer ending and students getting back into the swing of classes in the fall semester, relationships are destined to experience acclimation too. Whether it be a summer romance that unexpectedly turned...

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