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

Step off sports, care for culture

Step off sports, care for culture

Laynie Clark, Editor-in-Chief March 5, 2024

Yet again, the UT system puts athletic development over everything else. After the disheartening announcement about the demolition of one of Austin’s most historic buildings, the thought of it getting...

Bullets to blue pills

Bullets to blue pills

Kara Lee, Graphic Editor March 5, 2024

In July 2023, Congress geared up to vote on yet another massive American defense package. Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12) put Department of Defense (DOD) Director of Contracting, John Tenaglia, in the...

Getting advised should not be this hard

Getting advised should not be this hard

Marcela Montufar Soria, Multimedia Editor March 5, 2024

When students are in need of academic guidance, it is essential that they have access to efficient, comprehensive resources from the university to counsel them. In theory, the most helpful of these resources...

Fiction before fact

Fiction before fact

Marcela Montufar Soria, Multimedia Editor February 27, 2024

It was recently announced that four Beatles biopics would be released in the near future, each focusing on one member of the band, creating a Beatles cinematic universe. The films are noted for being the...

Legal knowledge should be a core subject

Legal knowledge should be a core subject

Andrew Dotson, Staff Writer February 13, 2024

Every day, there are thousands of civil and criminal cases filed in courts throughout the country. From 1998 to 2017, in federal civil suits, plaintiffs who represented themselves only got a judgment in...

You need to calm down

You need to calm down

Noah Hernandez, Contributor February 13, 2024

Members of the alt-right faction, or Republicans, along with none other than the crowned prince of the party himself, Donald J. Trump, have decided to begin a perilous “holy” war that may just cost...

Return of the old for a new ERA

Return of the old for a new ERA

Faith Kouadio, Staff Writer February 6, 2024

The topic of sex and gender in society has branched out every which way and people seem incapable — or unwilling — to move past the divide. Progressives vie for a cultural expansion of gender identity...

Just a prop: celebrities’ classist consumption

Just a prop: celebrities’ classist consumption

Taylor Fromel, Contributor February 6, 2024

Grapes: A good source of vitamins C and K, a perfect snack to throw in a lunch, the main ingredient in wine and apparently now a perfect subject for decor. Recently, concern has been raised regarding...

Serious business, unserious tactics

Serious business, unserious tactics

Naydine De La Fuente, Copyediting Coordinator February 6, 2024

In our day and age, we hold social media on a high pedestal. It is a constant in our lives — whether it is used to view funny videos, learn about the newest trends in pop culture or share our different...

UTSA’s food inclusivity is exclusive

UTSA’s food inclusivity is exclusive

Elizabeth Hope, Staff Writer February 6, 2024

As a vegan or vegetarian, finding something to eat on campus that will make you feel full and happy is a struggle. Overall, UTSA offers a nice selection of dining services on campus. Depending on what...

Stop streaming services’ selfishness

Stop streaming services’ selfishness

Ryan Welch, Contributor February 6, 2024

The digital age has brought many advancements, most of them improving people’s quality of life worldwide. One of the most popular of these advancements is streaming. Streaming services allow people worldwide...

The modern slavery of prison labor

The modern slavery of prison labor

Noah Hernandez, Contributor February 6, 2024

Nearly 800,000 people’s basic human rights are being stripped away, forcing them into a multibillion-dollar industry scheme to exploit the labor of US citizens. The citizens in question and the industry...

Load More Stories

Comments (0)

The Paisano intends for this area to be used to foster healthy, thought-provoking discussion. Comments are expected to adhere to our standards and to be respectful and constructive. As such, we do not permit the use of profanity, foul language, personal attacks, or the use of language that might be interpreted as libelous. Comments are reviewed and approved by a moderator to ensure that they meet these standards. The Paisano does not allow anonymous comments, and The Paisano requires a valid email address. The email address will not be displayed but will be used to confirm your comments.
All The Paisano Picks Reader Picks Sort: Newest