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

SAISD juniors offered admission at UTSA

SAISD juniors offered admission at UTSA

Alessandra Avila, Staff Writer January 30, 2024

UTSA is partnering with SAISD to accept the top 25% of their graduating class. This will apply to junior-standing students. UTSA stated that more than 700 eligible SAISD juniors were contacted to begin...

New ‘AirRowdy’ network receives mixed reviews

New ‘AirRowdy’ network receives mixed reviews

Noah Willoughby, Staff Writer January 30, 2024

Upon returning to campus, UTSA students and faculty experienced a modified login process for the new on-campus Wi-Fi, AirRowdy. Shutdowns of the old “AirRowdy_Student,” “AirRowdy_Guest” and “AirRowdy_FacultyStaff”...

Alumni, Future Texas Business Legend: Anna Almaraz

Alumni, Future Texas Business Legend: Anna Almaraz

Kara Lee, Graphic Editor January 30, 2024

Anna Almaraz is a first-generation college student, a Future Texas Business Legend in the Texas Business Hall of Fame, a nonprofit lover and, most recently, one of the invited panelists for UTSA’s 2024...

President Eighmy hosts State of the University address

President Eighmy hosts State of the University address

Kara Lee, Graphic Editor January 30, 2024

On Monday, Jan. 22, UTSA held a State of the University address hosted by President Taylor Eighmy. The event covered UTSA’s Be Bold campaign, a strategic plan refresh and a conversation with invited...

Construction projects near campus lay ground for future developments

Construction projects near campus lay ground for future developments

Jada Thomas, Marketing Manager January 23, 2024

Drivers along I-10 and Loop 1604 were subjected to heavy traffic during the weekends of Jan. 12 to 14 and Jan. 19 to 21 due to road closures along both freeways.  The road closures along Loop 1604...

State Of The City: Week of 1/23

State Of The City: Week of 1/23

Naydine De La Fuente, Copyediting Coordinator January 23, 2024

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...

In case you missed it: winter break news

In case you missed it: winter break news

Amber Serio, News Editor January 23, 2024

Between new and improved Wi-Fi upgrades, the creation of a department devoted to the betterment of student organizations and new on-campus dining options, UTSA has experienced changes since The Paisano’s...

UTSA public health students eligible for two new scholarships

UTSA public health students eligible for two new scholarships

Faith Kouadio, Staff Writer January 23, 2024

Starting in Fall 2024, UTSA will use a $50k anonymous gift to create an endowment for its public health students. The new scholarships were raised in honor of Dr. Anita Kurian and Dr. Junda Woo, San Antonio...

Diversity office closed; no plans to repurpose

Diversity office closed; no plans to repurpose

Amber Serio, News Editor January 23, 2024

In an email sent to all faculty, staff and students at UTSA, President Taylor Eighmy announced on Jan. 2 that the university’s decision to repurpose the Office of Inclusive Excellence, which closed in...

Professor uncovers ‘magic island’ on Saturn’s moon

Professor uncovers ‘magic island’ on Saturn’s moon

Noah Willoughby, Staff Writer January 22, 2024

Xinting Yu, an assistant professor in the UTSA Department of Physics and Astronomy, led a study that recently discovered the “magic islands” on Saturn’s biggest moon, Titan, are likely porous and...

Eighmy withdraws from MSU presidential run

Eighmy withdraws from MSU presidential run

Jake Mireles, Opinion Editor December 24, 2023

During Michigan State University's search for a new president, UTSA President Taylor Eighmy was named as a top candidate for the position. According to The State News, Eighmy subsequently dropped out of...

‘Smart Well’ wins first place at Fall 2023 Tech Symposium

‘Smart Well’ wins first place at Fall 2023 Tech Symposium

Amber Serio, Assistant News Editor November 27, 2023

More than 300 students from the Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design presented their Senior Design I and II projects at the Fall 2023 Tech Symposium on Nov. 17 in the H-E-B Ballroom. Both...

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