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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

I ordered a bullet on the side

I ordered a bullet on the side

Editorial Board October 11, 2022

On Oct. 2, 2022, Officer James Brennand of the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) shot and wounded 17-year-old Erik Cantu in a McDonald’s parking lot. Cantu was in the lot eating when Officer Brennand...

Natural disasters or natural consequences

Natural disasters or natural consequences

Editorial Board September 27, 2022

In the wake of Hurricane Fiona, Puerto Rico yet again experienced the devastating effects of a natural disaster. The island was first battered by Hurricane Maria in 2017 — images of people in distress,...

Is Obergefell v. Hodges next to be overturned?

Is Obergefell v. Hodges next to be overturned?

Editorial Board September 20, 2022

In 2015, the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) legalized same-sex marriage, but the restrictions could return in most states if the court decides, as it did with abortion, that such marriage is not...

Youth turnout could sink or save midterms

Youth turnout could sink or save midterms

Editorial Board September 6, 2022

When it comes to voting, it is a known fact that young voters tend to have lower turnout rates than older generations, however, this may change come the November midterms. Last month, two politically-charged...

The rise of electric vehicles

The rise of electric vehicles

Editorial Board August 30, 2022

On Aug. 25, California set to end the sales of gasoline-powered cars by requiring all new vehicles sold in the state by 2035 to be either electric or plug-in electric hybrids. While California is moving...

Depp silenced: reflection of a larger issue?

Depp silenced: reflection of a larger issue?

Editorial Board April 26, 2022

After three grueling days in the Fairfax courtroom, the Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard trial persists. Depp is suing his ex-wife for roughly $50 million, following her defamatory article published in the Washington...

Trapped in tragedy

Trapped in tragedy

Editorial Board April 19, 2022

On April 12, commuters riding a Manhattan-bound train found themselves trapped in tragedy as a gunman released two smoke bombs and blindly opened fire.  The gunman fired 33 bullets into the smokey...

We say gay; we’re born this way

We say gay; we’re born this way

Editorial Board April 12, 2022

Earlier this month, the LGBTQ+ community took a hit as Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 1557: the Parental Rights Education bill, though critics are calling it the “Don’t Say Gay bill.” According...

Disrespect disguised as comedy

Disrespect disguised as comedy

Editorial Board April 5, 2022

Trigger warning: Mention of discrimination, violence, death and bullying. Where is the line drawn when it comes to comedy? After the 2022 Oscars, this is a question that has plagued the headlines.  While...

Overqualified and overlooked

Overqualified and overlooked

Editorial Board March 29, 2022

On Feb. 25, President Joe Biden announced his Supreme Court nomination: Ketanji Brown Jackson.  Jackson is the first Black woman to be nominated for the position in the Court’s 233-year history and...

Mourning the death of truth

Mourning the death of truth

Editorial Board March 22, 2022

During crises, it can be easy to become desensitized and even permissive of the deaths making the headlines, but how do we mourn the people who write them? For decades, we have watched foreign correspondents...

The right to be transgender

The right to be transgender

Editorial Board March 8, 2022

On Feb. 1, Governor Greg Abbott ordered state child welfare officials to begin launching child abuse investigations in regard to transgender children. As stated in a letter to the state’s Department...

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