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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

‘This is deeply political and ideological’

‘This is deeply political and ideological’

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

In the wake of Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick’s top priority Senate Bills, UTSA’s Faculty Senate gathered to discuss academic freedom and tenure, among several other talking points.  This past...

‘Informal conversations with influential people’

‘Informal conversations with influential people’

Gauri Raje, News Editor February 21, 2023
SGA President speaks on increasing visibility, connecting with students and the upcoming election cycle
YDSA members, pictured at their recent march against police brutality, have participated in several counter-protests since last semester.

YDSA among counter-abortion protesters in Sombrilla Plaza

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

Members of UTSA’s chapter of the Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) counter-protested several pro-life demonstrators in the Sombrilla Plaza this past Wednesday. The demonstrators frequent...

Participation in strategic plan refresh encouraged through four ways

Participation in strategic plan refresh encouraged through four ways

Gauri Raje, News Editor February 14, 2023

Last week, President Eighmy notified students via email of ways in which they can provide feedback to the university’s strategic plan refresh process, which was announced by the university in November...

SGA Elections

SGA Elections

Gauri Raje, News Editor February 14, 2023

Student Government Association’s (SGA) election filings for the spring semester will begin at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 14. The process will take place via RowdyLink.  Candidate seminar sessions will...

University implements TikTok ban per Gov. Abbott directive

University implements TikTok ban per Gov. Abbott directive

Jessica McLaren, Assistant News Editor February 14, 2023

UTSA has banned the use of TikTok on university networks following Governor Greg Abbott’s directive from early December, which mandated a ban on TikTok for all government-issued devices. Local news reports,...

Strategists pose with Najim during team presentations.

Najim center to expand to Downtown Campus

Gauri Raje, News Editor February 14, 2023

Harvey Najim, a UTSA Campaign Leadership Council member, has committed two million dollars for the expansion of the Najim Center for Innovation and Career Advancement to the university’s downtown campus. “[Najim’s]...

State of the City - Week of 02/14/2023

State of the City – Week of 02/14/2023

Lauren Hernandez, Staff Writer February 14, 2023

Recently, a San Antonio justice and public policy reform organization received enough signatures for a charter that will decriminalize marijuana and abortion while also banning specific police actions...

Dr. Rebecca Schroeder (pictured above) explained that the degree launch was a combination of student demand and job market analysis.

University College launches healthcare management degree this spring

Gauri Raje, News Editor February 14, 2023

UTSA is offering a multidisciplinary studies degree program in healthcare management for the first time this semester. The new B.S. degree program offered by the University College incorporates three areas...

Academic Innovation plays a key role in course design for UTSA Online. The department recently moved to a new space in the MS building (pictured above) which will allow for more in-person interactions with faculty and students.

UTSA Online ranked No. 85 in U.S. News rankings for online bachelor’s programs

Gauri Raje, News Editor February 7, 2023

Last week, UTSA Online ranked No. 85 in the U.S. News and World Report’s list of “Best Online Bachelor’s Programs of 2023.” The ranking was 161 spots higher than the program’s previous rank of...

The Center for Archeological Research, located at UTSA’s Main Campus, continues to house Native American remains.

UTSA among several Texas universities in possession of Native American remains

Mason Hickok, Editor-in-Chief February 7, 2023

Despite a 1990 federal law from the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), several Texas universities, including UTSA, have the remains and cultural items of Native American tribes.  According...

UTSA President Taylor Eighmy addressing the audience at his State of the University address.

UTSA hosts State of the University address

Mason Hickok, Editor-in-Chief February 7, 2023

As UTSA begins another academic year, President Taylor Eighmy hosted a State of the University address, followed by a panel discussion with faculty, staff and senior Public Health major Erica McFarland....

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