Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

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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

‘Another Brick in the Wall’

‘Another Brick in the Wall’

Marcela Montufar Soria, Multimedia Editor February 20, 2024

James Madison High School in south Houston saw a massive student walkout on Feb. 8 after they implemented a complete cellphone ban, among other new rules. Under this rule, students are required to turn...

Policy pitfalls due to political agendas

Policy pitfalls due to political agendas

Editorial Board September 5, 2023

In a heated school board meeting that lasted well into the night, the Katy Independent School District Board of Education voted 4-3 to pass a new policy obligating teachers to notify parents if a student...

Rockets riddled with injuries

Rockets riddled with injuries

Cade Draughon, Staff Writer January 28, 2020

The Houston Rockets currently sit at 28 wins, tied for fifth place in the Western Conference, they are seven and a half games behind first place. The Rockets’ game plan of playing a majority of iso-ball...

The festival featured two stages with performances occuring at alternating times.Photo Courtesy of Kirby Gladstein

We’re all in this together: 2nd annual Astroworld Festival full of success

Alex Hanks November 13, 2019

Former UTSA student Travis Scott returned to NRG Park on Nov. 9, for the sequel to his revolutionary music festival, Astroworld. Named after his Grammy-winning album, “Astroworld,” the festival...

Graphic by Ethan Gullet

Texans sneak out close win 27-24 Over Raiders

Cade Draughon October 30, 2019

The Oakland Raiders entered this week with a 3-3 record, which put them in second place in the American Football Conference West behind Kansas City. After a 42-24 loss to Green Bay, the Raiders played...

Graphic by Ethan Gullet

Texans Surprise with 31-24 Win Over Chiefs

Cade Draughon October 16, 2019

The Chiefs began the week with a 4-1 record and one of the most explosive offenses in the league. Coming off a Sunday night loss against the Colts, 19-13, the Chiefs lost their second straight game to...

Women’s tennis aces tournament

Kennedy Caskey October 9, 2019

UTSA women’s tennis continued their 2019 fall season with the H-E-B Invitational hosted by Baylor in Waco, Texas this past weekend. Representatives from 12 schools competed in a three-day singles...

Graphic by Ethan Gullet

Texans win shootout with Atlanta 53-32

Cade Draughon October 9, 2019

The Falcons came into the week with a disappointing 1-3 record. Coming off a two-game losing streak, their woes continued as they looked overwhelmed with the task of handling the Texans offense. In their...

Photo by Ethan Gullett

Review: Look mom I can fly

Alex Hanks September 18, 2019

Established music superstar, former UTSA student and hip-hop mogul Travis Scott, recently released his Netflix exclusive documentary “Look Mom I Can Fly” released on Aug. 28. The documentary covers...

Volleyball hosts UTSA Classic

Julia Maenius September 11, 2019

The Roadrunner volleyball team (2-4) hosted the UTSA Classic in the Convocation Center Sept. 5-7. The ‘Runners faced the University of Houston, the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and the University...

Mariah Plauth high-fives her teammate.

Women’s tennis scrapes by North Texas

Nisa Rodriguez April 9, 2019

The UTSA women’s tennis team posted a win against the University of North Texas on Sunday, March 31, with an overall score of 4-3. The player spotlight was on Jasmin Starr as she beat a ranked foe with...

providing exercising and a free range is crucial for the horses recovery. Mackenzie Dyer/The Paisano

The horses of Harvey

Mackenzie Dyer October 19, 2017

Although media coverage has since moved on from the shocking destruction caused by Tropical Storm Harvey in Houston, Texas, the city and its inhabitants continue to live with the aftermath. Flood waters...

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