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

Hong Kongers show what democracy looks like

Hong Kongers show what democracy looks like

Geoffrey Okolo September 11, 2019

he proposal of a contentious extradition bill by the Hong Kong government has stirred unrest in the region. The bill arose after a Hong Kong man killed his girlfriend in Taiwan but could not be criminally...

Students for Planned Parenthood stand in Students For Life demonstration.

Students disagree on abortion debate

Joseph Torres April 16, 2019

Students For Life (SFL) at UTSA displayed panels showcasing information related to Planned Parenthood on April 9. This demonstration included a pro-life panel discussion designed to answer questions for...

Students for Justice in Palestine protest the San Antonio Hillel Israel Block Party.

Organization protests block party

Alejandro Lopez April 16, 2019

Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) protested the Israel Block Party, an event that the UTSA chapter of a pro-Israel student organization, the San Antonio Hillel, hosted on April 15. The protest was...

Protestors engage in prayer.

March kicks off Women’s History Month

Cate Niegos March 6, 2019

San Antonio’s 29th Annual International Women’s Day March was held on March 2 at Milam Park. The event named, “La Lucha Sigue! Nevertheless We Persist!” brought out local members of the community....

Protestors pose with signs in front of Student Union.

#ChangeRapeCulture protest at Sombrilla

Alfonzo Mendoza February 20, 2019

UTSA students filled the Sombrilla in protest, calling for a far-reaching and immediate change in sexual assault proceedings and rape culture on campus on Feb. 12. The protest occurred the day after the...

Graphic showing progression of petition signatures.

Professor Anita Moss removed again

Heather Montoya January 29, 2019

After UTSA officials removed Anita Moss, a human anatomy and physiology professor, from her classes last week, more than 600 people have signed an online petition in hopes that the university reinstates...

Students Protest Sexual Assault at UTSA Event

Students Protest Sexual Assault at UTSA Event

Kat Joseph January 24, 2019

UTSA students protested at the Light the Paseo event on Nov. 29. Videographers- Jada Teague, Kayla Burford Video editor- Kat Joseph Multimedia Editor- Kat Joseph Assistant Multimedia Editor- Maha...

Protesters staring at each other during a protest on campus

Be comfortable being uncomfortable

Editorial Board and Brandon Armstead November 2, 2018

Discomfort is an inevitable part of life; it is also the catalyst for change. The recent protests on campus at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) have stirred up discussion regarding the role...

Roadrunner Ramblings

Roadrunner Ramblings: Kavanaugh Protests

Brandon Armstead and Jose Chapa October 5, 2018

    We talk about the Brett Kavanaugh protests, and other events around UTSA Brandon Armstead Jose Chapa Brysen Streeter Triston Simpson-Bland  

March for Our Lives protest

March for our lives

Editorial Board March 28, 2018

An unprecedented 187,000 students have been exposed to gun violence since the deadly shooting at Columbine High School in 1999. According to the Washington Post, there has been an average of 10 school...

Vigil held in Las Vegas to concert shooting victims. Photo Courtesy of Wikipedia Commons

This is protest

Ben Shirani October 25, 2017

A few weeks after the tragic shooting in Las Vegas, where over 50 people died at the hands of gun violence, The Paisano printed a front page article that included the following statement: “While some...

Protestors organize infront on city hall. Justice Lovin, The Paisano

Students organize against SB4

Justice Lovin September 13, 2017

A coalition of immigrant rights and political groups gathered at Milam Park Sept. 4 where they began a march in protest of Texas Senate Bill Four (SB4). The bill, which was temporarily halted by Chief...

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