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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

Beto O'Rourke speaking in the Retama on Oct. 23.

U.S. Senate candidate Beto O’Rourke visits UTSA for second time

Arnulfo Caballero and Adrianne Kristianto November 2, 2018

Beto O’Rourke marches crowd to voting polls United States Senate candidate Beto O’Rourke visited UTSA for the second time on Oct. 23. The Black Student Leadership Council (BSLC) asked O’Rourke...

Kanye wearing his MAGA hat

Wake up Mr. West

Adrianne Kristianto November 1, 2018

Rapper. Record producer. Fashion designer. Entrepreneur. Misunderstood. While everyone’s mind is racing in fear for this nation’s condition, Kanye West – a pillar in today’s hip-hop and rap world...

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Objectivity is our objective

Editorial Board and Alejandro Lopez October 26, 2018

Historically, journalists have faced several repercussions for the content they publish. One repercussion still relevant in 2018 is biased viewpoints, specifically if the content is more liberal, conservative...

Joey Rubbico and Peyton Dillenberg holding signs during protest.

Student accused of assault speaks out after protest

Arnulfo Caballero October 18, 2018

In this political climate, it is important to remember all free speech is free speech, not just speech that fits a narrative. Everyone has a right to speak freely, despite how much one may disagree with...

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Kavanaugh Confirmation Catastrophe

Rudy Sanchez October 10, 2018

On Saturday, Oct 6, the United States Senate voted (50-48) to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh as the 114th Supreme Court Justice after an FBI investigation concluded they could not find any sufficient evidence...

Graphic by Amber Chin/The Paisano

Crossing Political Party Lines

Kat Joseph October 4, 2018

Many friendships have formed despite major political differences. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said that she and the late Justice Antonin Scalia were “best buddies.”  For those more familiar...

Julian Castro speaking at National Voter Registration event hosted by MOVE Texas.
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National Voter Registration Day

Ben Shirani October 3, 2018

The San Antonio-based 501(c)(4) organization MOVE Texas, which stands for Mobilize, Organize, Vote and Empower, clocked in on college campuses around San Antonio on Tuesday, September 25 to help students...

Brett Kavanaugh

Critique of the Week: Hon. Brett Kavanaugh

Chase Parsons October 3, 2018

I would hope that nearly everyone at UTSA is aware of what has been going on in American politics in the last few weeks. The most disturbing of these developments has been the political assassination of...

Hands raised with one holding a sign that says "vote"

Let’s talk for a change

Kirkland Luther October 2, 2018

Exclusive seminar for UTSA students centered on effective communication “What can I do to make a difference?” A question people ask themselves throughout their lifetime. It is reasonable to feel that...

YDSA members protesting at the Sombrilla.

‘Cancel our debt now!’

Kimiya Factory October 2, 2018

Young Democratic Socialists of America protest at the Sombrilla On Sept. 26 at 11:50 a.m., UTSA’s chapter of the Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) held an organized student walk-out protest...

people yelling at each other

Not so ‘United’ States of America

Chase Parsons September 27, 2018

Why is it that today’s political climate is wrought with so much radical ideology? People have become so entrenched in their viewpoints that they can no longer reasonably differ in political discussions....

a fist

Social justice on the playlist

Ana Richie September 27, 2018

How rap artists carry important messages within their lyrics Rap music has become overwhelmingly popular within the past few decades. From heavy bass lines over syncopated drums, to the poetic flows of...

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