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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

Chemistry professor awarded $1,049,128 cancer research grant

Chemistry professor awarded $1,049,128 cancer research grant

Genevieve Vega, Distribution Manager March 28, 2023

On Feb. 15, the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) awarded 37 grants, amounting to a total of $65.4 million, to nine University of Texas (UT) institutions. Among these CPRIT grant...

New exoplanet one of two with possible habitable conditions

New exoplanet one of two with possible habitable conditions

William Barnes March 28, 2023

Kepler-442b is one of two most Earth-like exoplanets discovered to date that “could be within the ‘Goldilocks zone’ that would permit life to exist,” according to AS USA.  Discovered in 2015...

Admin gives classroom renovation updates at SGA assembly

Admin gives classroom renovation updates at SGA assembly

Gauri Raje, News Editor March 28, 2023

University administrators presented updates about the evaluation of UTSA facilities and classroom renovations at the university’s five campuses. Presenters included Vice Provost for Academic Innovation...

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SGA’s spring election begins

Gauri Raje, News Editor March 27, 2023

The voting period for SGA’s spring election cycle started today at 8:00 a.m. and will run through 11:59 p.m. tomorrow.  Students can cast their ballot through RowdyLink. In order to do so, you must...

Traffic signs along Brenan Avenue signal shared roads

Traffic signs along Brenan Avenue signal shared roads

Mason Hickok, Editor-in-Chief March 21, 2023

Among several ongoing initiatives underway at UTSA, the Office of Sustainability has begun work to encourage alternative transportation efforts on campus. As a result, Brenan Avenue, which connects Brackenridge...

New grant will help support first-generation Latino students

Gauri Raje, News Editor March 21, 2023

On Monday, March 20, UTSA announced that it would receive a $2.4 million grant from the Hector and Gloria López Foundation to “provide full tuition assistance for 15 Latino first-generation college...

State of the City — Week of March 21

State of the City — Week of March 21

Gauri Raje, News Editor March 21, 2023

Voting and Elections: Last week, the Texas Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of San Antonio voters getting the chance to vote on a charter amendment, also known as Proposition A. The amendment, proposed...

Students, staff and faculty pose during UTSA Day at the Capitol.

Students, faculty and staff head to Austin for UTSA Day at the Capitol

Gauri Raje, News Editor March 21, 2023

Last month, students, faculty and staff had the opportunity to visit the Texas Legislature in Austin on the occasion of UTSA Day at the Capitol. “UTSA Day at the Capitol is an opportunity for the...

Approximate location of the new residential complex at the intersection of Barshop Blvd. and Tobin Ave.

$87 million student housing project could affect parking space

Gauri Raje, News Editor March 21, 2023

The UT Board of Regents recently approved UTSA’s plan to construct a new residential complex. The $87 million Student Housing Phase IV project was announced over a year after the university opened Guadalupe...

Dr. Peppas speaking at the Richard Liu Auditorium.

‘For me, better ways are important because it [helps] patients lead a better life’

Gauri Raje, News Editor March 7, 2023
UTSA hosts renowned researcher Dr. Nicholas Peppas
Dreamers Resource Center celebrates five years

Dreamers Resource Center celebrates five years

Gauri Raje, News Editor March 7, 2023

Last month, UTSA’s Dreamer’s Resource Center celebrated its fifth anniversary.  “The Dreamers Resource Center provides our Dreamer and undocumented students with the tools they need to pursue...

A menstrual hygiene products dispenser located in the Student Union.

PERIOD partners with SGA to stock bathrooms with menstrual hygiene products

Naydine De La Fuente, Staff Writer March 7, 2023

PERIOD at UTSA and the Student Government Association (SGA) collaborated to provide accessible feminine products in various restrooms across campus. SGA is a sponsored student organization that serves...

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