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

The political divide at UTSA

The political divide at UTSA

Riley Carroll, Staff Writer April 12, 2022

Typically, university students tend to be mostly associated with left-wing politics. But does this include colleges in red states? Does parental influence shape an individual's political affiliation? Or...

Photo courtesy of Jasmin Paquet-Durand Ford

Jasmin Paquet-Durand Ford elected new SGA President

Angie Santos, Assistant News Editor April 5, 2022

As the election for the fall semester wrapped up, the new Student Government Association administration was solidified. The election announced that Jasmin Paquet-Durand Ford will be serving as president...

Politics and the patriarchy

Politics and the patriarchy

Zahara Latson, Contributing Writer April 5, 2022

The discussion is here and it is loud; women are tired of viewing themselves as less than enough for a career or needing to be overqualified to gain equal opportunities as men in the same field of work....

Abolish the Electoral College

Abolish the Electoral College

Bella Nieto, Managing Editor March 1, 2022

In Federalist Paper 51, James Madison says, “if men were angels, no government would be necessary,” articulating the need for a stable government in the face of a capricious mankind. One structure...

Paisano Poll: Students Cast their Ballots for the Primary Election

Marcela Montufar Soria, Assistant Multimedia Editor March 1, 2022

The Paisano talks to students to gather their thoughts on the primary elections. Let’s see what students have to say about the fairness of the electoral college, if they vote, and why they chose to cast...

Russia and Ukraine crisis explained

Russia and Ukraine crisis explained

Bella Nieto, Managing Editor February 15, 2022

Currently, Russia has focused close to 130,000 troops along the Ukrainian border, and on Friday, Jack Sullivan, United States National Security Advisor, said a Russian-led attack is imminent. As Russia...

The A, B, C’s of the Biden Administration: a Year into the Presidency

The A, B, C’s of the Biden Administration: a Year into the Presidency

Bella Nieto, Managing Editor January 31, 2022

On Nov. 7, 2020, I, and I assume many other folks, breathed a huge sigh of relief when several national media outlets projected Joe Biden won the presidency and “The Donald” was officially out of a...

Beto ORourke visits San Antonio one day after announcing gubernatorial candidacy

Beto O’Rourke visits San Antonio one day after announcing gubernatorial candidacy

Bella Nieto, News Editor November 30, 2021

Beto O’Rourke, former senate and presidential candidate, officially announced his candidacy for governor on Nov. 15. The next day, O’Rourke kicked off his campaign by visiting San Antonio, joining...

Love and politics

Love and politics

Laynie Clark, Assistant Arts & Life Editor November 2, 2021

That’s it, you have found the one. You look them in the eyes and it feels like your heart is in your throat and the world has stopped; it’s like they were made for you. Conversation flows and you laugh...

Graphic by Ethan Gullett

Out with the old in with review: An assessment of Trump’s cabinet

Jaida Sloan, Staff Writer January 26, 2021

The time has come to bid the Trump Cabinet a final farewell. Looking back on the last four years under the Trump Cabinet, it's hard to deny the seismic influence his Cabinet will leave behind. From the...

Why 2020 politics became so scary

Why 2020 politics became so scary

Bella Nieto, Assistant News Editor October 27, 2020

The holidays are meant to spark feelings of joy and comfort, but instead, they cause headaches and discomfort. Of course, there are various reasons for this, but chief among them is the inevitable conversations...

Politics

Politics

Josh Peck, News Editor May 28, 2020

The American political system is unlike any other in the world. Since its inception, it has inspired struggles for democracy and liberty across the world, from the French Revolution in the 18th century...

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