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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

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Happy dirt week

Happy dirt week

Lauren Hernandez, Assistant Arts & Life Editor October 24, 2023

        Sometimes, when you call your idols they answer. Joe Sutkowski, frontman of the New York-based band Dirt Buyer, answered my call on the release day of his second...

'Ahsoka' falls short

‘Ahsoka’ falls short

Ray Rodriguez, Contributor October 17, 2023

        “Star Wars” is different now. The film franchise used to be a series of action sci-fantasy films about space wizards hitting each other. They were fun, at...

The perfect album for October

The perfect album for October

Logan Martinez, Staff Writer October 17, 2023

        Released in 1991, A Tribe Called Quest’s “The Low End Theory” has remained one of the most pivotal east coast rap albums in the history of music. The hard-hitting...

Understanding love and loss

Understanding love and loss

Lauren Hernandez, Assistant Arts & Life Editor October 17, 2023

      It is a big day for fans of “Call Me by Your Name” or for people who have had Tumblr since 2007. Sufjan Stevens, an American singer, songwriter and instrumentalist,...

Slowcore band releases surprise mashup album

Slowcore band releases surprise mashup album

Malaki Lingg, Web Editor October 10, 2023

      In 1998, slowcore band Duster released their debut album “Stratosphere.” The project quickly became a cult classic with its deep emotions and somber theme. Though...

A masterpiece does not have to make sense

A masterpiece does not have to make sense

Lauren Hernandez, Assistant Arts & Life Editor October 3, 2023

On a dark and dreary night, let Talking Heads show you why enormous suits are the new fashion, why lamps are the best dance partners and why music is created specifically for having a good time.  Forty...

‘Bottoms:’ A lesbian knockout

‘Bottoms:’ A lesbian knockout

Laynie Clark, Editor-in-Chief October 3, 2023

        “Can the ugly, untalented gays please report to the principal’s office?” Upon the release of “Bottoms,” a 2023 lesbian comedy, audiences have been...

The scariest A24 movie to date

The scariest A24 movie to date

Malaki Lingg, Web Editor September 26, 2023

Spoiler Warning: This article will discuss spoilers about “Talk to Me.”         “Talk to Me” was directed by twin brothers Danny and Michael Philippou, and...

The 5 best and 5 worst films of the summer

The 5 best and 5 worst films of the summer

Ray Rodriguez, Contributor September 26, 2023

This summer has felt like watching the death and rebirth of the blockbuster film. Alongside the avalanche of money-pit disasters that large distributors churn out by the bucketload, a few great films snuck...

Code Red: TV Girl kicks off tour at the Aztec Theatre

Code Red: TV Girl kicks off tour at the Aztec Theatre

Armin Suljovic, Contributor September 25, 2023

As a self-proclaimed “traveling all-star band,” TV Girl had high expectations to live up to, but their most recent show in San Antonio was a brilliant fusion of music, art and pure entertainment....

Mitski releases emotional new project

Mitski releases emotional new project

Malaki Lingg, Web Editor September 19, 2023

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars In 2012, Mitski broke out with her debut album “Lush,” featuring emotionally heavy lyricism and a wide vocal range. With each subsequent release, Mitski has become increasingly...

Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘GUTS’ marks massive career advancement

Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘GUTS’ marks massive career advancement

Sarah Lemos September 19, 2023

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars From the release of her acclaimed single “drivers license,” followed by her debut album “SOUR,” Olivia Rodrigo has become a prominent name amongst pop’s elite. Rodrigo’s...

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