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

State of the City — Week of 4/25

State of the City — Week of 4/25

Gauri Raje, News Editor April 25, 2023

  Education: On Friday, April 21, students at the IDEA Harvey E. Najim school, joined by parents, walked out of class to participate in a protest for teachers. KENS5 reported that, according...

State of the City — Week of 4/18

State of the City — Week of 4/18

Gauri Raje, News Editor April 18, 2023

Weather Following storms Friday night, mysanantonio.com reports that there is a probability the city will experience rain again on Tuesday, April 18. The “potential” for rain will continue through...

Digital flood map aids public awareness to flood risks

Digital flood map aids public awareness to flood risks

Mason Hickok, Editor-in-Chief April 11, 2023

A digital floodplain viewer launched by the San Antonio River Authority (SARA) in January allows the public to view updated rainfall data and the waterways in and around the San Antonio metropolitan area.  The...

Justice charter placed on May 6 ballot

Justice charter placed on May 6 ballot

Mia Lynn, Contributor April 11, 2023

Proposition A, which would decriminalize abortion and low-level marijuana offenses, will be on the ballot in the upcoming San Antonio municipal elections. In addition to decriminalizing abortion and marijuana,...

State of the City — Week of 4/11

State of the City — Week of 4/11

Amber Serio, Staff Writer April 11, 2023

Misc: San Antonio City Council approved a $2.5 million plan to fund a park that will be located adjacent to the Hays Street Bridge. On Thursday, April 6, it became official that the long-anticipated...

‘The March of Us’ commemorates Trans Day of Visibility

‘The March of Us’ commemorates Trans Day of Visibility

Kara Lee, Graphic Designer April 4, 2023

  Unfiltered Wings and The J Pan Project organized San Antonio’s first ‘The March of Us’ on Friday, March 31 — which was Transgender Day of Visibility. The march was also promoted by...

State of the City – 4/4

State of the City – 4/4

Lauren Hernandez, Staff Writer April 4, 2023

Misc: On March 31, San Antonio portrait artist Angel Rodriguez-Díaz died at age 67. Rodriguez-Díaz used his portraits to reflect on cultural, political and social issues. His artworks have been featured...

Voting information you need to know

Voting information you need to know

Riley Carroll, Arts & Life Editor April 4, 2023

Roadrunners, have you registered to vote for the Bexar County municipal elections? Here is what you need to know about the upcoming voter registration deadlines. What elections are coming up? What will...

Annual march commemorates legacy of revered activist Cesar E.Chavez

Annual march commemorates legacy of revered activist Cesar E.Chavez

Laynie Clark, Managing Editor March 28, 2023

The annual Cesar E. Chavez March for Justice celebrates Chavez’s “Si Se Puede Spirit” and the importance of coming together to overcome the injustices and inequalities in the community. Hosted...

State of the City — Week of March 28

State of the City — Week of March 28

Lauren Hernandez, Staff Writer March 28, 2023

On Saturday morning, thousands of people participated in the 27th Annual Cesar E. Chavez March for Justice outside of the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center. The march was organized by the Cesar E. Chavez...

Traffic signs along Brenan Avenue signal shared roads

Traffic signs along Brenan Avenue signal shared roads

Mason Hickok, Editor-in-Chief March 21, 2023

Among several ongoing initiatives underway at UTSA, the Office of Sustainability has begun work to encourage alternative transportation efforts on campus. As a result, Brenan Avenue, which connects Brackenridge...

State of the City — Week of March 21

State of the City — Week of March 21

Gauri Raje, News Editor March 21, 2023

Voting and Elections: Last week, the Texas Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of San Antonio voters getting the chance to vote on a charter amendment, also known as Proposition A. The amendment, proposed...

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