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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

Blue US is no longer a fairytale

Blue US is no longer a fairytale

Emma Cavanaugh, Staff Writer November 11, 2025

It is about time Democrats regain their voices after a year of President Donald Trump’s towering intimidation. Following the second “No Kings” protests, Democrats continued to march their way to...

Michelle Obama’s powerful comments about the East Wing

Michelle Obama’s powerful comments about the East Wing

Edmond Cartagena, Staff Writer November 11, 2025

Former First Lady Michelle Obama has continued to be a positive American role model since leaving the White House. The leader appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to talk about her new book “The...

Trump fired FBI head of office in SA

Trump fired FBI head of office in SA

Jaylee Paredes, Contributor November 11, 2025

Aaron Tapp, a special agent in charge of San Antonio’s Federal Bureau of Investigation, has been forced out of office. Tapp was previously the assistant director of the Criminal Investigation Division...

America starves: Trump celebrates

America starves: Trump celebrates

Emma Cavanaugh, Staff Writer November 11, 2025

As America starves, President Donald Trump flashes his pearly chompers to party attendees. He partied beside his loyal constituents while 42 million people across America lost food benefits. While Supplemental...

Texas contends with ongoing government shutdown

Texas contends with ongoing government shutdown

Hallie Lott, Staff Writer November 4, 2025

Following Congress’ failure to pass the annual appropriations bill on Oct. 1, the federal government has been shut down for 35 days. This shutdown has now surpassed the shutdown during President Donald...

Commission of Fine Arts

Commission of Fine Arts

Kassandra Jaime, Contributor November 4, 2025

President Donald Trump has fired six members of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts in search of new candidates who abide by his “America First Policies.” Trump’s dismantling of the White House East...

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Trump’s infinite money glitch

Liam Lines, Contributor October 28, 2025

As the government shutdown passes its 25th day with no end in sight and funds for vital government programs dry up, President Donald Trump announced that he is suing his own Department of Justice for investigations...

East Wing is crashing down

East Wing is crashing down

McKenzie Siller, Staff Writer October 28, 2025

A black veil was cast across the nation this week. The White House’s East Wing was demolished to be replaced with President Donald Trump’s 90,000 square-foot, $300 million ballroom. The wing housed...

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Universities contemplate concession of control

Editorial Board October 28, 2025

Tenured UT Austin liberal arts professor Art Markman was fired last week over alleged ideological differences — personal choices that supposedly reflect the quality of his instruction and expertise....

Trump tries to diminish democracy

Trump tries to diminish democracy

Emma Cavanaugh, Contributor October 21, 2025

President Donald Trump’s latest effort to divide and conquer Americans involved 200 National Guard members. In retaliation to the continued protests held outside of the South Portland Immigration and...

Trump admin aims to launch online drugstore

Trump admin aims to launch online drugstore

Jaylee Paredes, Contributor October 21, 2025

President Donald Trump’s administration announced it is launching its own healthcare website, “TrumpRx,” with full support from Pfizer — one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical manufacturers....

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Trump’s plans for ICE to constantly surveil social media

Edmond Cartagena, Contributor October 21, 2025

Government surveillance of Americans has been prominent since the passage of the Patriot Act over two decades ago. This controversial law was meant to prevent terrorism by allowing the U.S. government...

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