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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

The Little Runner, a new way to travel downtown

The Little Runner, a new way to travel downtown

Naydine De La Fuente, Copyediting Coordinator April 2, 2024

In an attempt to enhance accessibility on its expanding Downtown Campus, UTSA partnered with Centro San Antonio to launch The Little Runner. This new mode of transportation is a free, on-demand e-shuttle...

A guide to on-campus parking

A guide to on-campus parking

Malaki Lingg, Web Editor February 27, 2024

For years UTSA has been known to be a commuter school, and with a large number of students driving to campus throughout the week, good parking is a necessity. Parking on campus can be confusing for some...

UTSA Downtown expansion transforms San Antonio

UTSA Downtown expansion transforms San Antonio

Alessandra Avila, Assistant News Editor February 27, 2024

Ten thousand students are expected to live and study on the 32 acres of UTSA’s Downtown Campus by 2028. The region’s economy hopes to change due to mixed-use construction, microtransit and student...

Downtown San Antonio’s most affordable, best-rated housing

Downtown San Antonio’s most affordable, best-rated housing

Riley Carroll, Arts & Life Editor February 27, 2024

Calling all UTSA Downtown students, The Paisano has not forgotten about you. Last week’s edition to Spare Change covered Northwest San Antonio’s best-ranked living under $1,000, but we are switching...

UTSA Downtown Campus: a symbol of San Antonio’s progress

UTSA Downtown Campus: a symbol of San Antonio’s progress

Kaitlyn J. Grace, Staff Writer November 6, 2023

UTSA’s Downtown Campus, as well as downtown San Antonio itself, has seen a number of changes this past year, including the groundbreaking of San Pedro II, the relocation of the O. Henry residence and...

The site where UTSA’s San Pedro II building will be constructed.

Next phase of downtown development approved by UT Board of Regents

Gauri Raje, News Editor November 22, 2022

On Thursday, Nov. 17, the UT Board of Regents approved the next phase of UTSA’s “downtown development initiatives.” According to the university’s official news release, investments of $52,409,972...

Downtown students express opinions on commute, student life

Downtown students express opinions on commute, student life

Guissel Mora, Staff Writer October 4, 2022

UTSA’s Downtown Campus is developing rapidly, evident in the recent completion of the San Pedro I building, home of the School of Data Science, expected to be in use by Spring 2023, as mentioned in UTSA...

COLFA event feature 'Defining Moments'

COLFA event feature ‘Defining Moments’

Kennedy Bustos, Managing Editor November 9, 2021

On Nov. 19, the "Defining Moments" Arts Collaboration Showcase will be taking place at UTSA’s Buena Vista Theatre at the Downtown Campus from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Shuttle service will be provided for...

Frio St. Building sits in the center of the Downtown Campus. President Taylor Eighmy
envisions a major expansion of the Downtown Campus over the next 10 years.

Downtown students feel shut out of their education after Library and Rowdy Store Closure

May 4, 2021

UTSA announced the Rowdy Store at Downtown Campus would be closed from March 22 to Aug. 9.    “During the closure, course materials for spring and summer classes held at the Downtown Campus will...

Frio St. Building sits in the center of the Downtown Campus. President Taylor Eighmy
envisions a major expansion of the Downtown Campus over the next 10 years.

Regents approve Downtown Campus expansion

Josh Peck, News Editor March 3, 2020

The UT Board of Regents approved the purchase of 1.997 acres of land in downtown San Antonio for $5.7 million on Feb. 27 to support the expansion of the UTSA Downtown Campus. The new College of Business...

UTSA expands Downtown Campus

UTSA expands Downtown Campus

Josh Peck, News Editor January 28, 2020

Following the University of Texas System Board of Regents’ approval of a 4.601-acre land purchase for UTSA in downtown San Antonio in November 2019, UTSA is also considering approving a land transfer...

Graphic by Paola Esquivel

2018 UTSA crime statistics

Joseph Torres October 2, 2019

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates UTSA to release a report disclosing security information and criminal statistics annually....

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