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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

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...

Nvision and UTSA collaborate to give students biomedical experience

Nvision and UTSA collaborate to give students biomedical experience

Faith Kouadio, Staff Writer November 21, 2023

Students enrolled in the Orthopedic Medical Device Design (BME 4923) class have the chance to develop a professional relationship with the San Antonio-based technology company Nvision Biomedical Technologies...

News Roundup | Top Stories: Students Walkout Demanding Ceasefire, SAPD, and more

Alessandra Avila, William Barnes, and Allana Llabres November 20, 2023

Alessandra Avila is giving you the top stories this week.

Engineering college hosts Tech Symposium

Engineering college hosts Tech Symposium

Amber Serio, Assistant News Editor November 20, 2023

The Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design hosted their semi-annual Tech Symposium from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 17 in the H-E-B Ballroom. The Tech Symposium allows more than 300 engineering...

Failed a class? Here are your options

Failed a class? Here are your options

Kaitlyn J. Grace, Staff Writer November 20, 2023

Obtaining a low final grade, such as a D-, D or D+, or even failing a class, will impact a student’s GPA or academic standing. The severity of this impact depends on the number of classes that the student...

State of the City: Week of 11/14

State of the City: Week of 11/14

Kaitlyn J. Grace, Staff Writer November 14, 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...

SAPD receives grant to help community policing efforts

SAPD receives grant to help community policing efforts

Noah Willoughby, Staff Writer November 14, 2023

San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) is set to hire 50 new officers to the force over a three-year period with $6.25 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Justice. SAPD’s goal over...

University acknowledged for commitment to diversity

University acknowledged for commitment to diversity

Noah Willoughby, Staff Writer November 14, 2023

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) has named UTSA a Fulbright’s Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) Leader. UTSA is one of 46 institutions nationwide that...

Prop 14 creates Centennial Parks Conservation Fund

Prop 14 creates Centennial Parks Conservation Fund

Kara Lee, Graphic Editor November 14, 2023

As a way for Texas to celebrate its 100th anniversary of State Parks, Governor Abbott signed legislation to approve the creation of the Centennial Parks Conservation Fund. This proposition was voted on...

TxDOT gives $11.7M to improve walkability and bikeability on campus

TxDOT gives $11.7M to improve walkability and bikeability on campus

Daniel Scaman, Contributor November 14, 2023

UTSA has recently accepted a $11.7M grant through the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Transportation Alternatives program to improve pedestrian and cycling paths on campus. The grant enables...

Carnegie Classification redefines R1 requirements

Carnegie Classification redefines R1 requirements

Faith Kouadio, Staff Writer November 14, 2023

A year after UTSA reached R1 status, requirements to meet the designation have slimmed to two factors. Though UTSA’s position is safe, the new standard changes the outlook of other universities. The...

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