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

Passion over politics

Passion over politics

Laynie Clark, Managing Editor August 30, 2022

“You know you can let a guy help you and still be a feminist?” Falling in love — can you do it with someone who is politically different? A question asked by many but answered by few. We are rarely...

Fresh: Something to chew on

‘Fresh:’ Something to chew on

Laynie Clark, Opinion Editor March 29, 2022

SPOILER-FREE  “But I just don’t eat animals.” The world of online dating is every woman’s worst nightmare — from the unsolicited pictures to the jaw-dropping messages, online dating is...

On Kanopy: ‘Malni – Towards the Ocean, Towards the Shore’

On Kanopy: ‘Malni – Towards the Ocean, Towards the Shore’

Mason Hickok, Web Editor February 8, 2022

A piece of filmmaking that nestles itself into the fabric of dreams, ritual and native perspectives, “Malni – Towards the Ocean, Towards the Shore” invites the viewer –– with reverence and care...

Squid Game explores humanitys dark realities

‘Squid Game’ explores humanity’s dark realities

Joanna Paje, Staff Writer October 19, 2021

Minor dialogue spoilers for the last episode If you haven’t watched “Squid Game” despite the sudden explosion of popularity that’s been circling social media, I guarantee you that peer pressure...

Buddy-cop, and then some

Buddy-cop, and then some

Jada Thomas, Staff Writer May 4, 2021

It’s been over a week since the finale of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier was released, which was the end of Marvel Studios’ second TV series featured on Disney+. This show brought incredibly interesting...

Graphic by Alex Hanks

10 days in with my PS5: Excellent console, but not essential just yet

Ryder Martin, Staff Writer November 24, 2020

As a lucky individual who was able to get their hands on a PlayStation 5 during the initial launch window, I’ve had 10 days of hands-on experience with Sony’s latest home console, and there’s plenty...

Illustration by Ethan Gullett

Between the Lines: ‘My Year of Rest and Relaxation’ by Ottessa Moshfegh

Paris Cantu, Staff Writer November 6, 2020

         The unnamed narrator of Ottessa Moshfegh’s 2018 novel, “My Year of Rest and Relaxation,” is painfully cringey as she drifts in and out of sleep for one year. The narrator is an Upper...

Illustration by Ethan Gullett

Roadrunner Films: ‘The Lodge’

Mason Hickok, Staff Writer November 3, 2020

“The Lodge” sets the stage for a slow, stylized descent into a Christmas nightmare. Set to a backdrop of hymns, madness and repentance, the film conjures an interesting foray into fanatical religious...

Illustration by Ethan Gullett

James Baldwin’s ‘The Fire Next Time’ is a guide for the Black Lives Matter movement

Paris Cantu, Staff Writer September 4, 2020

Reading James Baldwin is always a good idea, but lately, his words have proved to be a lifeline for a new era. He emerged as a writer from Harlem: a voice for the people, a chronicler of the wreck that...

Illustration by Triston Simpson

I dare you

Jansen Bean, Staff Writer August 25, 2020

Dear Racists, I dare you to watch “If Beale Street Could Talk.” I dare you to watch the Black characters in this film compare the white man to the devil. I dare you to watch the Black men in this...

Illustration by Ethan Gullett

Between the Lines: ‘We Should All Be Feminists’ by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Paris Cantu, Staff Writer April 21, 2020

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s manifesto, “We Should All Be Feminists,” struck such a chord that, in 2015, Sweden distributed a copy to every 16-year-old to facilitate feminist dialogue within the youth...

Illustration by Ethan Gullett

Musician of the week: Giveon

Adrianne Kristianto, Social Media Coordinator April 8, 2020

From collaborating with Sevn Thomas and Snoh Aalegra to being featured on Drake’s “Chicago Freestyle,” the emerging R&B singer Giveon has swooned the ears of many listeners with his ardent vocals....

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