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

Remembering loved ones

Remembering loved ones

Lauren Hernandez, Assistant Arts & Life Editor November 6, 2023

This past week, UTSA students celebrated their culture and loved ones for Día de los Muertos.  Día de los Muertos, which translates to Day of the Dead, can be traced back to pre-colonial Mexico....

The Pearl celebrates Día de los Muertos with altars, artwork and live music

The Pearl celebrates Día de los Muertos with altars, artwork and live music

Kaitlyn Rosas, Multimedia Editor November 8, 2022

On Nov. 2, The Pearl hosted one of many free, family-friendly celebrations honoring the traditional Mexican holiday, Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). The Pearl park was filled with a serenade...

Día de los Muertos at Mission Marquee Plaza

Día de los Muertos at Mission Marquee Plaza

Nate Henneke, Staff Writer November 1, 2022

The 5th annual Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) at the Mission Marquee Plaza took place on Saturday, Oct. 29. Live music, colorful clothes and face paint lit up the night as the community remembered...

Dancers don sugar skull makeup in celebration of Dia de Los Muertos at La Villita last year. Photo courtesy of Francisco Cortes

Honoring harvest; remembering death

Katrina Clements October 25, 2017

San Antonio celebrates autumnal celebrations across cultures Across cultures, the end of October and beginning of November hold a special meaning. The celebration of the autumnal harvest, Dia de los Muertos,...

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