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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

Quietest Quiet

Quietest Quiet

Samantha Ysaguirre, Staff Writer April 23, 2024

Leave your worries by the shore and dip your toes in the sand,  When you can no longer bear to stand, When the world seems mute and calm,  I wrote a poem, only to throw it away because that’s...

Reaching to purgatory

Reaching to purgatory

Ezequiel Pena, Staff Writer April 23, 2024

My tiredness hangs around me like a disease.  My soul slowly dying My hope does not increase  I have lost the energy for crying    Demons ask to be let in  The water, too thin...

The rot within

The rot within

Katie Blackman, Contributor April 15, 2024

When life tries to tear you down, you must learn to stand, to stand taller than you ever have above your five-foot frame.   Stand as tall as the redwoods you admire to be as strong as them, you...

What do we do when our best friend passes away

What do we do when our best friend passes away

Ruben Solis, Graphic Artist March 6, 2024

There was nothing that prepared us for that day Driving to your house the day I got the news Sorry, I ran a few stop signs on my way Mother and father were nice enough to answer but speechless...

PAISANO POETS – Lost in the art of it all by Samantha Ysaguirre

Samantha Ysaguirre and Marcela Montufar Soria February 13, 2024

Staff writer Samantha delights us all with another one of her poems! Lost in the art of it all When familiar sounds surround all around, And prayers end my night. You would think all is right in my...

PAISANO POETS – Lost in the art of it all by Samantha Ysaguirre

Samantha Ysaguirre and Marcela Montufar Soria February 5, 2024

Staff writer Samantha delights us all with another one of her poems! Check out Samantha's here!

In a club called Kooky: Chapter 3, the finale

In a club called Kooky: Chapter 3, the finale

Nicholas Kingman, Staff Writer October 24, 2023

The pitstop at the Native American store was a waste of time. To my dismay, there was no ice-cold beverage like a sugary Coke or even a Snickers bar with so many caramel-covered nuts that it hurts your...

Rowdy Writes

The last summer – Chapter 4: Lola

Allana Llabres, Assistant Social Media Manager October 17, 2023

The audacity of guys. I could not believe that he could cheat on me and then pretend like he wished I had stayed here for the break. At least now, I can focus more on myself and my future. I could forget...

Rowdy Writes

The last summer – Chapter 3: Connor

Allana Llabres, Assistant Social Media Manager October 3, 2023

I enjoyed the time I spent with Lola, every second of it. She was the first person I had met here, and for whatever reason that meant a lot to me. We instantly clicked, at least I thought we did. I had...

The last summer - Chapter 2: Lola

The last summer – Chapter 2: Lola

Allana Llabres, Staff Writer September 19, 2023

I’d never wish for it to end, Connor and I, but I wasn’t really sure how to handle this type of thing. We weren’t super big on public displays of our relationship. It was like our relationship was...

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