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

What happened this semester?

What happened this semester?

Jessica McLaren, News Editor November 27, 2023

What a semester it has been for the Roadrunners. As we wrap up our coursework and prepare for finals, let us take a look at some of the most notable campus news stories from the last few months. Tuition...

Pro-Israel display depicts those kidnapped during conflict

Pro-Israel display depicts those kidnapped during conflict

Amber Serio, Assistant News Editor November 21, 2023

On Tuesday, Nov. 14, a display of solidarity in support of the safe return of Israeli hostages was demonstrated in the grass near the Sombrilla. The display, titled “Balloons of Hope,” decorated...

Thousands rally at state capitol in support of Gaza

Thousands rally at state capitol in support of Gaza

Malaki Lingg, Web Editor November 21, 2023

On Sunday, Nov. 12, thousands rallied in front of the state capitol building in Austin, Texas, in support of a ceasefire in the heat of the Israel-Palestine conflict. The protest was organized by the...

Traylor interviews for vacant head coach job at Texas A&M

Traylor interviews for vacant head coach job at Texas A&M

Noah Willoughby, Staff Writer November 21, 2023

UTSA’s head football coach, Jeff Traylor, has interviewed for the head coach spot at Texas A&M University, which was recently vacated by the removal of their previous coach, Jimbo Fisher. Reports...

Professor utilizes GAI to teach digital storytelling

Professor utilizes GAI to teach digital storytelling

Jessica McLaren, News Editor November 21, 2023

In an era defined by rapid technological innovation, UTSA English professor Dr. Sue Hum has taken an opportunistic approach, inviting artificial intelligence directly into her classroom.  As concerns...

State of the City: Week of 11/21

State of the City: Week of 11/21

Kaitlyn J. Grace, Staff Writer November 21, 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...

SGA provides guidance on antisemitism and SB 17

SGA provides guidance on antisemitism and SB 17

Amber Serio, Assistant News Editor November 21, 2023

UTSA’s Student Government Association (SGA) gathered on Thursday, Nov. 16, for their second to last general assembly of the semester. Topics that were discussed included antisemitism occurring on other...

Students walk out for a second time in support of Palestine

Students walk out for a second time in support of Palestine

Faith Kouadio, Staff Writer November 21, 2023

At noon on Nov. 16, students in support of a ceasefire and Palestinians affected by the Israel-Palestine conflict walked out for the second week in a row to voice their position. They gathered on the...

U.S. Supreme Court adopts first ever code of conduct

U.S. Supreme Court adopts first ever code of conduct

Noah Willoughby, Staff Writer November 21, 2023

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a Code of Conduct to govern themselves on Nov. 13. This is the first Code of Ethics ever implemented on the high court after its justices fell under scrutiny for accepting...

UTSA​​ researches mental health, AI and more

UTSA​​ researches mental health, AI and more

November 21, 2023

This November, UTSA faculty and students have been busy finding new methods to aid mental health and combat disease. A $2 million grant is set to fund an AI-related research team, and a new study is analyzing...

Governor Abbott calls fourth special session

Governor Abbott calls fourth special session

Allana Llabres, Assistant Social Media Manager November 21, 2023

On Tuesday, Nov. 7, Texas lawmakers convened for a fourth special session. Gov. Greg Abbott called lawmakers back into session immediately after the previous one had ended, stating, “There is more work...

Former professor sues university over 2021 firing

Former professor sues university over 2021 firing

Jessica McLaren, News Editor November 21, 2023

A former UTSA professor is suing the university, alleging that his firing in 2021 violated his First Amendment free speech rights.  Bruce Smith, a former tenured associate professor in the Department...

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