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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

Kyren Lacy

Why did Kyren Lacy have to die to be heard?

Iyanu Muyiwa, Contributor October 14, 2025

Kyren Lacy was a former college football wide receiver for the University of Louisiana Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns and Louisiana State University Tigers who died by suicide in April 2025. His death came...

AI does not make the perfect friend

AI does not make the perfect friend

Lyna Arraour, Contributor September 23, 2025

A best friend in a pocket; here is an example of AI’s shining advice, allegedly sent to teenager J.F. after his parents imposed screen time limits: “A daily 6-hour window between 8 PM and 1 AM to use...

Mental health information and resources

Mental health information and resources

Faith Kouadio, Staff Writer May 27, 2024

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Over 60% of college students met the criteria for at least one mental health problem — an increase of almost 50% in ten years. Several efforts to increase awareness...

Tragic tales of young talent

Tragic tales of young talent

Nate Henneke, Staff Writer February 21, 2023

Music is art, pure and beautiful. It never takes and always gives. Behind all art is a brilliant artist honing their craft with every beat, stroke and design. The idea of tortured artists is not...

Misogyny in Medicine

Misogyny in Medicine

Alex Fotschky, Contributing Writer April 19, 2022

Gender bias has long affected the medical field. As a result, women's concerns are downplayed or completely disregarded, with misdiagnosis being a frequent occurrence. Inclusivity and diversity in the...

Normalize taking mental health days

Normalize taking mental health days

Courtney Montalvo, Contributing Writer November 9, 2021

Our society has opened the conversation about mental health. We have been normalizing that it’s okay to not be okay long enough that mental health days are becoming a prevalent topic in both the professional...

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