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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

Graduation, buckets, dinos

Graduation, buckets, dinos

Cruz Delgado, Managing Editor April 28, 2026

As students wrap up the semester in less than a month, Roadrunners hurtle towards summer vacation. From extinct species to summer, students prepare to step into the rays of vacation.  This week on...

Admin fuels Roadrunner dropouts

Admin fuels Roadrunner dropouts

Editorial Board April 21, 2026

UT San Antonio has long been mocked for its deplorable graduation rates. In 2010, graduation rates stood at an abysmal 6%. Since then, it has risen to a still disappointing — but higher — 52.64%. UT...

Lavender Graduation back up and running

Lavender Graduation back up and running

Elizabeth Hope, Staff Writer April 23, 2024

SB 17 was put into effect on Jan. 1, forcing all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) offices to close at Texas universities and colleges. Through the DEI offices, the Multicultural Engagement Center...

A guide to UTSA Alumni resources

A guide to UTSA Alumni resources

Malaki Lingg, Web Editor April 16, 2024

As the academic year draws to a close, many students are preparing for graduation. With their college experience soon over, several may be unaware of the resources available to aid them. From career services...

Roadrunner’s guide to graduation

Roadrunner’s guide to graduation

Jake Mireles, Opinion Editor March 5, 2024

With graduation around the corner, many Roadrunners are anticipating walking the stage and receiving their diploma. This week, UTSA will hold Grad Fest — an event designed to help Roadrunners complete...

Spring 2024 commencement

Spring 2024 commencement

Amber Serio, News Editor February 6, 2024

Roadrunners and their families can now mark their calendars for the Spring Commencement ceremonies that will honor the Class of 2024 on Friday, May 17, at the Alamodome.  Graduating Roadrunners are...

Failing graduation rate fails the students

Failing graduation rate fails the students

Bela Ross, Contributor November 13, 2023

UTSA’s graduation rate is a failing grade of 42.1%. While this disappointing percentage can be somewhat attributed to students in the Coordinated Admission Program (CAP) at UT Austin, a low rate is still...

Crossing into uncharted territory

Crossing into uncharted territory

Sofia Garcia, Editor-in-Chief November 30, 2021

There are these brief moments right after you wake up in the morning when you almost struggle to remember who you are and why you’re here. It’s like you’re completely void of any grasp on reality...

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