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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

Weekly News Roundup | Top Stories – September 1, 2023

Brianna Thomas and William Barnes September 1, 2023

Reporter: Brianna Thomas Video Editor: William Barnes Script Writer: William Barnes Multimedia Editor- Marcela Montufar Soria & William Barnes   Sources and Attribution - "New...

UTSA will wait until the end of the Legislative session to comment on potential impact of the bills.

Six new academic programs added to course catalog

Jessica McLaren, News Editor August 29, 2023

UTSA has launched six new degree programs this fall semester, including three bachelor’s degrees, one master’s degree and two Ph.D. programs. Students also have the option to obtain a graduate certificate...

Football star supported despite DWI charge

Football star supported despite DWI charge

Jessica McLaren, News Editor August 29, 2023

Joshua Cephus, a star wide receiver for UTSA Football, was charged with a Class A misdemeanor last month for driving while intoxicated (DWI) with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of more than twice...

The Wellness 360 clinic, located in the Recreation Center, offers students a wide variety of healthcare services.

New platform gives students 24/7 virtual mental health care

Jessica McLaren, News Editor August 29, 2023

UTSA launched a partnership with TimelyCare to provide virtual mental health and well-being services at no cost to students. The platform can be accessed 24/7 from anywhere in the U.S. through the TimelyCare...

State of the City: Week of 8/29

State of the City: Week of 8/29

Riley Carroll, Arts & Life Editor August 29, 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...

Federal loan repayment plan could save students billions

Federal loan repayment plan could save students billions

Andrew Dotson, Contributor August 29, 2023

After a highly publicized Supreme Court ruling struck down the original student loan forgiveness program instituted by the Biden Administration, a new income repayment system is set to replace the current...

UTSA to host its second annual Move-In Market

UTSA to host its second annual Move-In Market

Jessica McLaren, News Editor August 13, 2023

UTSA will be hosting its second annual Move-In Market on Saturday, August 19, as part of the Roadrunner Days festivities. The market will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the former UTSA Child Development...

Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action, UTSA admissions unaffected

Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action, UTSA admissions unaffected

Jessica McLaren, News Editor July 20, 2023

The Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in higher education institutions on June 29, reversing decades of precedent used in admissions processes since 1978.  UTSA President Taylor Eighmy has...

President Eighmy releases budget updates regarding 88th Texas Legislature

President Eighmy releases budget updates regarding 88th Texas Legislature

Jessica McLaren, News Editor June 25, 2023

Earlier this week, President Eighmy provided a series of budget updates for the 2024-25 biennium based on the outcomes of the 88th Texas Legislature, particularly HB1. This year’s legislative session,...

Dangerous heat wave whips through Texas and Southern U.S.

Dangerous heat wave whips through Texas and Southern U.S.

Nicholas Kingman, Contributor June 25, 2023

The long days of summer are upon us and Texas’ signature climate of subtropical humidity is in full swing. A historic heat wave has splashed its might over the Lone Star State, causing temperatures to...

University reports $2.5 billion total output contribution to San Antonio economy in FY21

University reports $2.5 billion total output contribution to San Antonio economy in FY21

Gauri Raje, News Editor April 25, 2023

UTSA contributed a total output of $2.5 billion to the Greater San Antonio economy in the 2021 fiscal year, a 30% jump over the last three years per the recently released “Economic Contributions of The...

State of the City — Week of 4/25

State of the City — Week of 4/25

Gauri Raje, News Editor April 25, 2023

  Education: On Friday, April 21, students at the IDEA Harvey E. Najim school, joined by parents, walked out of class to participate in a protest for teachers. KENS5 reported that, according...

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