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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

Longtime UTSA supporters Ed, Linda Whitacre donate $1 million to university for Klesse College and athletics

Longtime UTSA supporters Ed, Linda Whitacre donate $1 million to university for Klesse College and athletics

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor November 14, 2023

UTSA announced on Nov. 6 that philanthropists Ed and Linda Whitacre gave a $1 million donation to support the university’s engineering programs along with a new athletics facility. The money, which...

UTSA students participated in a walk out in solidarity with Palestine on Nov. 9. More than 100 students attended the protest.

Tensions boil over on U.S. campuses as Israel-Palestine violence continues

Faith Kouadio, Staff Writer November 14, 2023

Since the Oct. 7 attack on Israel, its subsequent war against the attackers has tallied a death toll of over 10,000 and counting. As civilians and soldiers die in mass, rallies and outbursts at universities...

Students call for ceasefire in Gaza at the Sombrilla

Students call for ceasefire in Gaza at the Sombrilla

Faith Kouadio, Staff Writer November 14, 2023

At noon on Nov. 9, more than 100 students assembled in the Sombrilla to stand in solidarity with Palestinians affected by the Israel-Hamas war.  Students in support of Palestine organized their own...

Texas elections pass 13 of 14 amendments

Texas elections pass 13 of 14 amendments

Abraham Roman, Staff Writer November 13, 2023

Last Tuesday, Texans voted on 14 constitutional amendments, with all but one receiving voter approval. The most popular amongst them were propositions 9 and 4.  Proposition 9, approved by 84% of voters,...

The processes and costs of DWI

The processes and costs of DWI

Amber Serio, Assistant News Editor November 13, 2023

In the state of Texas, a person is considered legally intoxicated and may be charged for driving under the influence (DWI) when their blood or breath alcohol concentration (BAC) is .08 percent or more.  An...

Football star pleads no contest to elevated DWI charge

Football star pleads no contest to elevated DWI charge

Jessica McLaren, News Editor November 10, 2023

Star wide receiver for UTSA football, Joshua Cephus, has pleaded “no contest” to his elevated driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge from July. The player has chosen to waive his right to a jury and...

CEO of CPS Energy addresses Texas power grid concerns

CEO of CPS Energy addresses Texas power grid concerns

Kara Lee, Graphic Editor November 7, 2023

In an interview with the CEO and president of CPS Energy, Rudy Garza, The Paisano asked questions regarding the Texas power grid and what Texans should anticipate this winter. Garza discussed CPS’ future...

Be Bold campaign raises $380 million

Be Bold campaign raises $380 million

Noah Willoughby, Staff Writer November 7, 2023

UTSA released its midpoint Impact Report for Be Bold: A Campaign for Our Future, a $500 million fundraising campaign, on Oct. 24. The report revealed that the campaign has raised a total of $380 million...

UTSA ranks among the top schools in the nation for Hispanic students

UTSA ranks among the top schools in the nation for Hispanic students

Naydine De La Fuente, Interim Copyediting Coordinator November 7, 2023

UTSA was recognized last month as one of the top schools in the U.S. for Hispanic and Latino-identifying students. According to the Top 100 Colleges and Universities List in the Hispanic Outlook on Education...

‘Runners exhibit diverse reactions to athletics fee loss

‘Runners exhibit diverse reactions to athletics fee loss

Jake Mireles, Opinion Editor November 7, 2023

Two weeks ago, UTSA announced that the “Everyone Wins” proposal failed to pass a vote by students, causing Roadrunners to voice their mixed opinions on the issue.  On Oct. 25 and 26, ‘Runners...

Time changed for second commencement ceremony

Time changed for second commencement ceremony

Kaitlyn J. Grace, Staff Writer November 7, 2023

Last week, UTSA changed the time the second fall commencement ceremony will take place, adjusting it to 4 p.m. instead of 3 p.m. According to UTSA Today, this change was to “ensure that traffic in...

SGA discusses student safety and open educational resources

SGA discusses student safety and open educational resources

Kara Lee, Graphic Editor November 7, 2023

In their 48th General Assembly, the Student Government Association (SGA) launched its sixth session of the semester, addressing a variety of topics such as free textbooks and improved safety on the Main...

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