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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

I ordered a bullet on the side

I ordered a bullet on the side

Editorial Board October 11, 2022

On Oct. 2, 2022, Officer James Brennand of the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) shot and wounded 17-year-old Erik Cantu in a McDonald’s parking lot. Cantu was in the lot eating when Officer Brennand...

 Philharmonic violists Bethany Turriff and Wanlin Cui pose for a photo during practice.

UTSA professor part of new San Antonio Philharmonic

Gauri Raje, News Editor October 11, 2022

After reaching a deadlock in labor negotiations between the Symphony Society of San Antonio and the local chapter of the American Federation of Musicians, the San Antonio Symphony was officially dissolved...

‘Hikari Coffee Co.’

‘Hikari Coffee Co.’

Eunice Rodriguez, Contributing Writer October 10, 2022

Offering freshly roasted coffee, Hikari Coffee Co. brings a taste of Latin and African coffee to San Antonio. At just 17 years old, UTSA alumna Elaine Oyama started Hikari Coffee Co. with a coffee roaster...

UTSA defeats Western Kentucky in conference championship rematch 31-28

UTSA defeats Western Kentucky in conference championship rematch 31-28

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor October 8, 2022

In a rematch of last year's Conference USA championship, UTSA (4-2, 2-0 C-USA) hosted Western Kentucky University (3-3, 1-1 C-USA) at the Alamodome. Both teams came off impressive conference wins. However,...

‘Hogwild Records’

‘Hogwild Records’

Guissel Mora, Staff Writer October 4, 2022

As San Antonio grows exponentially, we see many new hangout spots and intriguing businesses developing. Something that sets Alamo City apart is the great local businesses, like Hogwild Records, that have...

‘Sour Kandy’

‘Sour Kandy’

Chloe Williams, Web and Social Editor October 3, 2022

Sour Kandy is an alternative repurposed brand started by UTSA Junior, Keagan Pace. Pace started Sour Kandy about a year ago and has since released one collection with more on the way.  “My first...

State of the City: Week of 09/27/2022

State of the City: Week of 09/27/2022

Dafny Flores, Staff Writer September 27, 2022

Government and politics: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis flew 50 migrants to Martha’s Vineyard as a political stunt ahead of Election Day. The Venezuelan and Latin American migrants were approached by a...

Fear of fatality: Parents flock to protect students

Fear of fatality: Parents flock to protect students

Zahara Latson, Staff Writer September 27, 2022

Most parents take pride in sending their kids off to school each morning, knowing that they will sit amongst their peers to be taught, fed and eventually returned home. This is a routine that parents expect...

‘Beauty Haus SA’

‘Beauty Haus SA’

Chloe Williams, Web and Social Editor September 27, 2022

Opening last August in Saint Paul’s Square, Beauty Haus SA transforms the typical salon experience and provides an aesthetic venue for expression, creativity and inclusivity. Beauty Haus, unlike...

39th Annual ‘Jazz’SAlive’ Festival

39th Annual ‘Jazz’SAlive’ Festival

Kylar Royer, Contributing Writer September 27, 2022

This past weekend, the 39th annual Jazz’SAlive festival was held at Travis Park in downtown San Antonio. The festival was a two-day-long event featuring over 20 jazz artists, including the UTSA Jazz...

Anywhere and ‘Nowhere’ all at once

Anywhere and ‘Nowhere’ all at once

Laynie Clark, Managing Editor September 27, 2022

Finding relief and escapism through books is nothing new, but having an actual place to escape is much more satisfying. Located at 5154 Broadway, Nowhere Bookshop is a place filled with comfort and...

UTSA Professor thrifts rare painting

UTSA Professor thrifts rare painting

Riley Carroll, Arts & Life Editor September 27, 2022

Earlier this year, Associate Professor of Practice of Information Systems and Cyber Security, Dr. William Pugh, Ph.D. traveled to Covington, Ga. with his wife to attend a wedding. Little did he know that...

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