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

Monsters mash while humans bore

Monsters mash while humans bore

Ezequiel Pena, Contributor April 2, 2024

      One of the great things about monster films like Godzilla is that they can vary greatly in genre and tone. In many films, the monster is portrayed as a force of nature...

Psychedelia lives on

Psychedelia lives on

Raul Martinez, Assistant Web Editor April 2, 2024

      Chicano Batman is a living example of how you can fill arenas with Mexican psychedelic rock. With a slight change in the lineup, as former drummer Gabriel Villa is no...

Album of the week: ‘My Life’ by Mary J. Blige

Album of the week: ‘My Life’ by Mary J. Blige

Logan Martinez, Staff Writer April 2, 2024

      Since its release in 1994, Mary J. Blige’s “My Life” has remained a staple within the R&B genre. Its melodic rhythms and powerful yet smooth lyrics deliver an...

The final ‘Evangelion’ release

The final ‘Evangelion’ release

Ray Rodriguez, Staff Writer March 26, 2024

    “Neon Genesis Evangelion”’s reputation as both the greatest anime of all time and a 14-year-old’s introduction to Kierkegaard has left the franchise at a fascinating crossroads...

A love that drives you crazy

A love that drives you crazy

Malaki Lingg, Web Editor March 26, 2024

      A24’s newest film, “Love Lies Bleeding,” was announced in December last year and quickly took the internet by storm. In the film, Kristen Stewart co-stars with Katy...

‘What the f–ck is up IHOP?’

‘What the f–ck is up IHOP?’

Malaki Lingg, Web Editor March 19, 2024

Local, DIY shows can go awry fast — from violating noise ordinances, technical issues and police intervention, anything can happen. Unsurprisingly, this is what happened at the “IHOP Grandslam,”...

Arianator’s rejoice as ‘eternal sunshine’ is released

Arianator’s rejoice as ‘eternal sunshine’ is released

Lesley Fuentes, Staff Writer March 19, 2024

It has certainly been a wild few years for pop giant Ariana Grande. After releasing her previous album “Positions” in 2020 and its respective deluxe version in 2021, Grande ventured into other...

She’s done it again

She’s done it again

Lesley Fuentes, Staff Writer March 6, 2024

Faye Webster is back and better than ever with the release of her newest album, “Underdressed at the Symphony.” The indie singer embarked on a tour playing some of these songs and released the album...

California artist Enjoy shakes up Paper Tiger

California artist Enjoy shakes up Paper Tiger

Lesley Fuentes, Staff Writer March 6, 2024

As the sun started to set, concert-goers came in groups adorned with accessories like chains and sunglasses. Most were in black outfits, platform boots, leather pants and some even sported liberty...

‘The Real Housewives’ of Formula One

‘The Real Housewives’ of Formula One

Marcela Montufar Soria, Multimedia Editor March 6, 2024

      Spoiler Warning: This article contains spoilers for “Drive to Survive” season six. “Drive to Survive” is a Netflix show advertised as a documentary series showing...

‘Dune: Part Two’: One of the greatest sci-fi films ever made

‘Dune: Part Two’: One of the greatest sci-fi films ever made

Ezequiel Peña, Contributor March 5, 2024

    When someone watches “The Godfather” for the first time, there is a sense of amazement at the story of power and struggle to keep one’s humanity that never ceases to amaze...

Comedy, stories and surprise guests

Comedy, stories and surprise guests

Jenna Taylor, Magazine Editor February 27, 2024

      Tana Mongeau, a famous YouTuber who first started uploading story time videos in 2015, and Brooke Schofield, a comedic TikTok personality and podcast co-host, embarked...

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