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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

Blackboard to Canvas: campus perspective

Blackboard to Canvas: campus perspective

Bria Collins, Contributor October 10, 2023

UTSA has officially completed the transition to Canvas as the university’s online Learning Management System (LMS) after using Blackboard for 11 years. Benefits of the new platform include a mobile-friendly...

Art Institute of San Antonio permanently closes its doors

Art Institute of San Antonio permanently closes its doors

Chloe Williams, Managing and Social Editor October 10, 2023

The Art Institute of San Antonio permanently closed its doors on Sept. 30. The closure happened in conjunction with all remaining Art Institutes campuses and branches, including The Art Institutes of Austin,...

State of the City: Week of 10/3

State of the City: Week of 10/3

Amber Serio, Assistant News Editor October 3, 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...

UTSA works on SB 17 internal review process

UTSA works on SB 17 internal review process

Jessica McLaren, News Editor October 3, 2023

Senate Bill 17 (SB 17) was signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott in June, requiring colleges and universities in Texas to close their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) offices by Jan. 1, 2024. UTSA is...

San Antonio became the second city in Texas to install a rainbow crosswalk in 2018. The crosswalk was installed ntersection of Evergreen Street and Main Avenue just before the city’s pride parade.

Federal court overrules drag show ban

Faith Kouadio, Staff Writer October 3, 2023

Last Tuesday, United States District Judge David Hittner published a ruling stating that Texas Senate Bill (SB) 12, nicknamed the “Drag Ban,” is unconstitutional. According to Judge Hittner, the bill’s...

How to vote in the 2023 Texas amendment elections

How to vote in the 2023 Texas amendment elections

Amber Serio, Assistant News Editor October 3, 2023

The 2023 Constitutional Amendment Election will occur in Texas on Nov.  7. Texans will have the opportunity to vote on 14 different constitutional amendments that have been approved by state lawmakers....

Former students Bharath, Brianna and Madison from the Archer Fellowship in Washington, D.C.

Students discuss experiences in the Archer Fellowship Program

Jada Thomas, Staff Writer October 3, 2023

Founded in 2001, the Archer Fellowship Program is an internship based in Washington D.C. The program provides undergraduate and graduate students in the University of Texas system the opportunity to...

Navigating DegreeWorks

Navigating DegreeWorks

Naydine De La Fuente, Staff Writer October 2, 2023

UTSA offers many established and helpful resources to create an enjoyable and worry-free college experience for students. One of the many websites that all UTSA students should regularly use is DegreeWorks,...

Fall 2023 commencement dates

Fall 2023 commencement dates

Marissa Silvas, Contributor September 26, 2023

View the updated times here: Attention fall graduates: Commencement dates were recently announced for Fall 2023. This semester, two ceremonies will be held on Saturday, Dec. 9. While times are still...

SGA addresses tuition and budgets

SGA addresses tuition and budgets

Kara Lee, Graphic Editor September 26, 2023

In last week’s General Assembly, the Student Government Association (SGA) brought guest speakers Associate Dean of Students Jessica Dawson, Athletic Director Dr. Lisa Campos and District 10 Councilman...

UTSA freezes tuition at 2021 rates

UTSA freezes tuition at 2021 rates

Luna Infante, Staff Writer September 26, 2023

In the legislature’s efforts to reduce college education costs, UTSA has recently changed the annual tuition price. On Aug. 24, the University of Texas System Board of Regents voted at their board meeting...

 The new myUTSA interface, where students can register for classes, see their schedule, register for scholarships, find resources and more.

ASAP transitions to myUTSA

Adine Bahambana, Contributor September 26, 2023

As of Monday, UTSA has moved away from the ASAP system and is introducing the myUTSA system with an updated website for students to access all of the university’s resources in one place. Previously,...

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