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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

Portrait of Adriana M. Garcia. Courtesy of Adriana M. Garcia.

Artist Feature: Adriana M. Garcia

Isabella McGovern, Assistant Magazine Editor March 1, 2022

Born and raised within an artistic family on the Westside of San Antonio, Adriana M. Garcia has always loved to draw. Her uncle, Rodolfo “Diamond” Garcia, was a painter and one of the founding members...

State of the City

State of the City

Bella Nieto, Managing Editor March 1, 2022

Local: A toddler died after being shot in the head at her family’s Southeast side apartment. Officers were called to the duplex on Feb. 18, when she was taken to University Hospital in critical condition...

"Rains from Heaven." Isabella McGovern/The Paisano

Downtown’s San Pedro Creek Culture Park

Isabella McGovern, Contributing Writer February 15, 2022

Standing beside San Pedro Creek on a cool, sunny day, you cannot help but think of the park’s slogan: “Flowing with Purpose.” San Pedro Creek Culture Park is home to one of San Antonio’s historic...

Texas Grounds Coffee Company, the owner, Jennifer Howard is pictured

Coffee Community Blooms during COVID-19

Amanda Sellers, Staff Writer February 15, 2022

San Antonio’s Annual Coffee Festival has finally come around once again after being put on the back burner for a year due to COVID-19. Coming into its ninth year running, the Coffee Festival is going...

Beto O’Rourke visits San Antonio on his Keeping the Lights On campaign

Beto O’Rourke visits San Antonio on his Keeping the Lights On campaign

Bella Nieto, Managing Editor February 15, 2022

Beto O’Rourke, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate, criticized Governor Greg Abbott for his handling of Winter Storm Uri on the candidate's statewide ‘Keeping the Lights On: A Statewide Drive for...

San Antonio Starbucks joins the movement

San Antonio Starbucks joins the movement

Editorial Board February 15, 2022

On Feb. 7, a San Antonio Starbucks used social media to announce their plans to unionize, meaning they will be standing together as a united front to build worker power and advocate for better wages, benefits...

UTSA appoints first woman Chief of Police

UTSA appoints first woman Chief of Police

Gauri Raje, News Editor February 15, 2022

On Thursday, Jan. 27, UTSA named Stephanie Schoenborn the new UTSAPD Chief of Police. The appointment went into effect on Tuesday, Feb. 1. Schoenborn, a UTSA alumna, began her law enforcement career...

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks to the press alongside candidates Greg Casar and Jessica Cisneros.

AOC visits San Antonio ahead of the 2022 primaries

Bella Nieto and Gauri Raje February 15, 2022

U.S. Representative for New York’s 14th congressional district, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, visited San Antonio on Saturday, Feb. 12 to campaign for U.S House candidates Jessica Cisneros and Greg Casar...

State of the City 02/07/2022

State of the City 02/07/2022

Gauri Raje, News Editor February 8, 2022

Local News: The city of San Antonio was once again under a winter weather advisory due to an arctic cold front. Many roads in Bexar County, including parts of Loop 1604, remained closed on Thursday...

Gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke at a campaign rally in San Antonio on Wed, Jan. 19.

Beto O’Rourke criticizes Abbott in his visit to San Antonio

Bella Nieto, Managing Editor January 25, 2022

Gubernatorial candidate and former congressman Beto O’Rourke made his second visit to San Antonio since announcing his run for governor at the Friendly Spot Icehouse on Wednesday, Jan. 19.    O’Rourke...

End human trafficking

End human trafficking

Sofia Garcia, Editor-in-Chief January 25, 2022

I have always been afraid to walk alone at night. The same thoughts race through my mind, whether it’s from my car into my house or across a huge parking lot.  Walk faster.  Check behind you. Stay...

State of the City: Week 01/24/2022

State of the City: Week 01/24/2022

Gauri Raje, News Editor January 25, 2022

Local News: The city of San Antonio was under a winter weather advisory due to a strong arctic cold front from Thursday, Jan. 20 into the early hours of Friday, Jan. 21. As of Thursday, the impact of...

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