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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

San Antonio’s got the blues and a list of problems to peruse

San Antonio’s got the blues and a list of problems to peruse

Marcela Montufar Soria, Multimedia Editor March 26, 2024

Recently, San Antonio was dubbed the “Unhappiest City in Texas” by the finance company WalletHub and it was the 18th saddest overall city in the United States. Considering the unhappiest city was Detroit,...

ITC relocation unveils downtown revitalization plan

ITC relocation unveils downtown revitalization plan

Noah Willoughby, Staff Writer March 19, 2024

UTSA’s Institute of Texan Cultures (ITC) museum is set to relocate from Hemisfair after the University of Texas (UT) Board of Regents approved a plan to lease or sell the property to the City of San...

Top five ramen spots in San Antonio

Top five ramen spots in San Antonio

Alessandra Avila, Assistant News Editor March 19, 2024

The iconic Japanese noodle soup dish, ramen, has become increasingly popular, especially in San Antonio. As our city continues to grow, so do our restaurants. Whether you need a quick pick-me-up or an...

Weekly News Roundup 3/5

Paisano News Assistant Alessandra Avila is here to give you the latest news around the UTSA community!

San Antonio gathers to mourn Aaron Bushnell

San Antonio gathers to mourn Aaron Bushnell

Amber Serio, News Editor March 5, 2024

Mourners gathered Friday evening in San Antonio's historic San Pedro Springs Park for a candlelight vigil to commemorate and mourn the loss of Senior Airman Aaron Bushnell, who self-immolated on Feb....

State of The City: Week of 3/5

State of The City: Week of 3/5

Rylan Renteria, Distribution Manager March 5, 2024

Not subscribed to local news but still want to stay up-to-date on the happenings around town? Look no further. Highlighting notable stories from external San Antonio news sources, State Of The City summarizes...

Step off sports, care for culture

Step off sports, care for culture

Laynie Clark, Editor-in-Chief March 5, 2024

Yet again, the UT system puts athletic development over everything else. After the disheartening announcement about the demolition of one of Austin’s most historic buildings, the thought of it getting...

Fishy business at the SA Aquarium

Fishy business at the SA Aquarium

Kara Lee, Graphic Editor March 5, 2024

The San Antonio Aquarium has a troubling history of animal welfare and public safety issues. Run by Crysty Covino, the wife of convicted wildlife trafficker Ammon Covino, the San Antonio Aquarium has garnered...

Spurs return home with upset win over Thunder

Spurs return home with upset win over Thunder

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor March 1, 2024

After a second straight year of going 1-9 on the annual rodeo road trip, the San Antonio Spurs were welcomed home to the team with the second-best record in the Western Conference, the Oklahoma City Thunder.  Despite...

State of The City: Week of 2/27

State of The City: Week of 2/27

Naydine De La Fuente, Copyediting Coordinator February 27, 2024

Not subscribed to local news but still want to stay up-to-date on the happenings around town? Look no further. Highlighting notable stories from external San Antonio news sources, State Of The City summarizes...

Rodeo Rendezvous

Rodeo Rendezvous

Lauren Hernandez, Assistant Arts & Life Editor February 27, 2024

The San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo fairgrounds were packed with smiling teenagers, crying babies and at least a mile of neon lights. The rodeo has been around since 1949, and their website states...

Sprinkling sparkles and sass across San Antonio

Sprinkling sparkles and sass across San Antonio

Riley Carroll, Arts & Life Editor February 27, 2024

From the colorful chaos of the psychedelic ‘70s to the whimsy of vintage Barbie, San Antonio-based artist Megz, known as @megznglitter on social media, is a vibrant force in the local art scene. With...

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