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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

‘Roadrunners unite, take back the night’

‘Roadrunners unite, take back the night’

Jessica McLaren, News Editor October 24, 2023

Students, faculty and staff gathered in the Student Union Paseo last Tuesday to support survivors of domestic violence and explore the resources available to them on and off campus at the annual Take...

State of the City: Week of 10/24

State of the City: Week of 10/24

Izabella Ali Bocas, Contributor October 24, 2023

Not subscribed to local news but still want to stay up-to-date on the happenings around town? Look no further. Highlighting notable stories from external San Antonio news sources, State of the City summarizes...

SGA prepares for Homecoming and discusses student affairs

SGA prepares for Homecoming and discusses student affairs

Faith Kouadio, Staff Writer October 24, 2023

UTSA’s Student Government Association (SGA) gathered for the fifth time this semester to discuss the upcoming homecoming week, address various student concerns and deal with internal affairs.  On...

UTSA breaks ground on San Pedro II

UTSA breaks ground on San Pedro II

Elizabeth Hope, Staff Writer October 24, 2023

The groundbreaking of San Pedro II, also referred to as the Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Careers building, was a ceremonious event to introduce this new academic building to the UTSA downtown campus...

UTSA receives $2.8 million grant for new AI research program

UTSA receives $2.8 million grant for new AI research program

Abraham Roman, Staff Writer October 24, 2023

The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently awarded UTSA with a $2.8 million grant. The grant is aimed at MATRIX, UTSA’s AI consortium for Human Well-Being, and intends to strengthen research capabilities...

Texas book ban sweeps the state as new law goes into effect

Texas book ban sweeps the state as new law goes into effect

Noah Willoughby, Staff Writer October 24, 2023

On June 13, Governor Gregg Abbott signed House Bill 900, known as the Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources Act. This Bill will go into effect on Nov. 1 and will ban “sexually...

Bomb threat hoax causes cancellation of classes

Bomb threat hoax causes cancellation of classes

Amber Serio, Assistant News Editor October 24, 2023

UTSA was forced to evacuate three buildings after a bomb threat was made to the Main Campus last Tuesday. Students were made aware via text alert that the Main Building, Business Building and Flawn Sciences...

UTSA launches new dual degree program in medicine and AI

UTSA launches new dual degree program in medicine and AI

Marcela Montufar Soria, Multimedia Editor October 23, 2023

This year, UTSA became the first and only university in the United States to offer a Medical Doctor and Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (MSAI) dual degree opportunity to its students. The...

UTSA’s record-breaking freshman class destroys previous numbers

UTSA’s record-breaking freshman class destroys previous numbers

Noah Willoughby, Staff Writer October 17, 2023

UTSA rose to the No. 151 spot in this year’s U.S. News & World Report’s List of Best Colleges. This has been the most significant increase out of all of the public universities, and it is partly...

UTSA’s Bold Promise program is a tuition assistance program that works to provide affordable income for students that meet qualifying criteria. For more information on the Bold Promise program, students can visit the One Stop Enrollment Center located on the first floor of the JPL at the Main Campus.

UTSA renews Excelencia certification to prepare for bold futures

Noah Willoughby, Staff Writer October 17, 2023

The Seal of Excelencia is a certification given to colleges and universities that promote and put forth effort to create an environment where all students can thrive. UTSA first earned the seal back in...

Study abroad in Arles, France

Study abroad in Arles, France

Abraham Roman, Staff Writer October 17, 2023

The Institute for Education in International Media (ieiMedia) has sponsored summer abroad programs since 2002. They offer travel opportunities in various locations worldwide to students from all schools...

State of the City: Week of 10/17

State of the City: Week of 10/17

Amber Serio, Assistant News Editor October 17, 2023

Not subscribed to local news but still want to stay up-to-date on the happenings around town? Look no further. Highlighting notable stories from external San Antonio news sources, State of the City summarizes...

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