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

Moon welcomes Luminaria goers. Photo by Sofia Garcia

Beauty in the light

Maha Qadri and Sofia Garcia November 13, 2019

In the midst of light shows, art exhibits and spectators, a dancer and a violinist put on a performance that set the tone for the Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival. Under an archway decorated with...

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...

Gambino is a two-time Emmy winner, both as an actor and a director. Photo courtesy of Roger Ho

ACL weekend two: Gambino’s last show

Alex Hanks October 16, 2019

Childish Gambino closed day two of the Austin City Limits Festival with a lengthy set on Oct. 12, playing what he emphasized was his last concert ever. Despite this being his last concert as Childish Gambino,...

Photo by Emilio Tavarez

Indie in a new light

Lindsey Mione October 16, 2019

An indie rock band from Southern California, Bad Suns, returned to San Antonio after two years. Bad Suns’ stylistic performance combines ‘80s post-punk with Elvis Costello's melodic sensibilities...

Open mic night. Courtesy of Josh peck

Song and dance, poems and jokes

Jake Striebeck September 11, 2019

Students with diverse talents filled the Paseo Courtyard on Sept. 15 to perform and watch the Open Mic Night hosted by the UTSA Student Union. Creativity was showcased all night as artists were...

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Afro can be punk?

Kimiya Factory April 2, 2019

This past weekend, journalism gifted me as it always does; but something about this assignment was different. Per usual, my woke Arts & Life editor presented me with what sounded like an obviously...

Ximema Violante speaks to UTSA students.

Diasporic sounds across borders

Jack Myer March 27, 2019

Ximena Violante, a queer Mexican-American musician, spoke to UTSA students last week about her experience with Mexican music and culture and its fusion with other genres and cultures. Originally from Philadelphia,...

Put the petal to the metal

Put the petal to the metal

Alex Hanks March 27, 2019

Alternative-indie rock band “Badflower” took over the Aztec Theatre this past weekend in a packed lineup ranging from “Nothing More” to “Of Mice and Men.” After seeing each band play, “Badflower”...

UTSAs Music Theory Club studies the listening habits of students

UTSA’s Music Theory Club studies the listening habits of students

Julia Maenius March 6, 2019

UTSA’s Music Theory Club (MTC) has conducted research over the listening habits of students in order to bring music out of the classroom and into the community. Along with embarking on a series of studies...

El Campo share a laugh.

“Goldun Stair, Meet You There”

Steve Moul February 26, 2019

Earlier this month San Antonio-Austin band El Campo released their latest album, “Goldun Stair, Meet You There.” “Goldun Stair, Meet You There” was written while the lyricist and frontman, Jarid...

UTSA Swing Society dancers gyrate to the boisterous sounds provided by the UTSA Jazz Ensemble.

Swing into spring

Kirkland Luther February 26, 2019

The Lindy Hop, Charleston and Balboa are some of the most recognizable forms of swing dancing derived from Latinx and African American cultures and popularized during the 1920s. These dances incorporate...

Free to Please

Free to Please

Kirkland Luther January 16, 2019

Paper Tiger, located downtown on the St. Mary’s Strip, recently concluded their annual “Free Week” concert series where local and surrounding area musicians perform free concerts at the venue for...

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