President Eighmy updates the UTSA community on the university’s response to the coronavirus pandemic
Breahna Luera, News Editor
March 18, 2020
On March 17, President Dr. Taylor Eighmy sent students an email with an update on COVID-19’s effects on the UTSA community. The email stated that virtual instruction will last through the end of the spring semester, Spring 2020 commencement ceremonies will be postponed and all able students who live...
Twins among first impacted by UTSA’s Bold Promise
Breahna Luera, News Editor
January 22, 2020
UTSA has recently announced its new Bold Promise program, a program that offers free tuition for eligible incoming freshmen. High school seniors and twins Adrian and Jennifer Uribe will be among the first Roadrunners affected by this program. Growing up on San Antonio’s West Side, the Uribe twins have...
San Antonio holds nation’s largest MLK march
Josh Peck, News Editor
January 21, 2020
Hundreds of members of the UTSA community attended the largest annual MLK March in the country on Monday, Jan. 20. The march celebrates King’s life and the civil rights movement that he embodied. The march stretches across the San Antonio East Side and hundreds of thousands of San Antonians attend every y...
Organization designs civil rights trip
Josh Peck, News Editor
January 21, 2020
Over 40 UTSA students visited memorials, museums and other historical sites across several southern states this January to get hands-on education regarding the history of civil rights and social justice in the U.S. The program is called the Civil Rights and Social Justice Experience (CRSJ), and the Stud...
Three students pass away
Breahna Luera, News Editor
January 21, 2020
UTSA lost three Roadrunners in the Fall 2019 semester. Mariana Otero passed away in a car accident on Oct. 16. Senior finance major Eric Naranjo passed away in a plane crash on Dec. 1. Sophomore pre-music major Caesar Caballero passed away by suicide on Dec. 4. Dean of Students LT Robinson sent an e...
UT regents approve increased tuition and fees
Josh Peck, News Editor
January 21, 2020
Starting in Fall 2020, UTSA students on the traditional tuition rate plan will see an increase of 2.6%, or approximately $305.91, in their tuition and fees after the University of Texas (UT) System Board of Regents voted in Nov. 2019 to approve UTSA’s proposed increases. Students on the guaranteed ra...
UTSA introduces tuition-free program for Fall 2020
December 13, 2019
UTSA announced the launch of its Bold Promise program on Thursday, Dec. 12. The Bold Promise initiative is a financial aid program that will waive all tuition and mandatory fees for eligible students. The program will take effect starting in the Fall 2020 semester. Students must meet several requirements in o...
UTSA community holds vigil for Cesar Caballero
December 10, 2019
The UTSA community joined the family of 19-year-old Cesar Caballero to hold a vigil in his memory in the Alvarez Hall Courtyard on Friday, Dec. 6. Caballero was a sophomore student and first-year resident assistant working at Alvarez Residence Hall who died by suicide on Wednesday, Dec. 4. The memo...
Two Sides: Mental Health Podcast
October 9, 2019
Perla and Edysa go deep on mental health issues in the premiere episode of the Two Sides podcast. Hosts- Perla Godoy, Edysa Vazquez Audio and Video- Maha Qadri Video editor- Kat Joseph Multimedia Editor- Kat Joseph Interim Co-Multimedia Editor- Jose Chapa Co-Assistant Mult...
UTSA’s 50th Anniversary Party
June 8, 2019
UTSA threw a cupcake party for students, faculty and staff on its 50th anniversary. Videographer- Kat Joseph Video editor- Kat Joseph Multimedia Editor- Kat Joseph Check out other videos from The Paisano. Subscribe to keep up with news, UTSA student polls, local ...
Roadrunner Ramblings: Ghosted!
Brandon Armstead and Jose Chapa
October 26, 2018
A round table discussion over the top stories of the new issue of The Paisano. Host: Brandon Armstead Jose Chapa Brysen Streeter Adrianne Kristianto Jada Teague
Church Massacre
Samuel De Leon
November 8, 2017
26 people dead after gunman opens fire on First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs In what Texas Governor Greg Abbott called the deadliest mass shooting in Texas history, 26 people died after a gunman opened fire on the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, located approximately 30 miles so...