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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

Mujeres Podridas. Photo courtesy of Johnny Camacho

The Land in Between DIY seeks to empower and unite city’s youth

Enrique Bonilla June 8, 2017

Near the West side of downtown San Antonio, the auburn sun blankets the horizon. The hums and squeals of amplifiers alongside the chatter of youth echo down the dimly lit street leading to The Land in...

Near Orbit brings fresh taste to SA musical underground

Bronwyn Hartwig June 8, 2017

When looking for a fresh sound and a unique experience in the San Antonio area, you’ll find what you need with Near Orbit. Near Orbit is, as defined by group member Jonah Tafoya, a “collective group...

Graphic by Kevin Middleton via ToonMaps.com

Texas Hill Country invites San Antonio to explore and discover

Danielle Throneberry June 8, 2017

There’s more to San Antonio than meets the eye. Maybe you have attended Fiesta San Antonio, which brings brightly-colored parades, carnival-like festivities and the celebration of San Antonio’s diversity...

Photo courtesy of Hurd House

Commencement Speaker: Congressman Will Hurd

Isaac Serna May 10, 2017

Congressman Will Hurd was born and raised in San Antonio. He attended John Marshall High School before he left for Texas A&M University. Before he was elected to the 114th Congress, Hurd was...

Photos by Sergio Ramirez. Courtesy of AMEA

Sociologist AMEA refreshes R&B in San Antonio

Enrique Bonilla May 10, 2017

According to her heart break-inspired and softly spoken lyrics, AMEA is a “Resident of hypocrisy and adamant lust,” but on campus she is a sociology graduate student, panelist at  2017’s Music Biz...

The average age of voters in SA is 63. The average age of San Antonio residents is 34.

Municipal elections have local, lasting effects

David Wenske April 26, 2017

If the 2016 presidential election taught me one critical lesson, it is that every vote matters. Millions lined up at voting booths across the country in a measly effort to direct our nation in what we...

Graphic by Tristan Ipock, The Paisano

Fiesta: It’s more than flower crowns and margaritas

Raquel Zuniga April 26, 2017

Fiesta is a week-long event that engulfs San Antonio and its citizens, but what exactly are we celebrating? The timeline begins with the Texas Revolution, which includes the Battle of the Alamo and Battle...

From then to 40 years later

From then to 40 years later

Ethan Pham April 20, 2017

A look at the annual Sombrilla Fiesta bash Cascarones, bright colors, food, live music, San Antonio culture and, of course, one big fiesta; these are just some of the things visitors can expect...

What the Fiesta

What the Fiesta

Jessica Salinas April 20, 2017

What exactly is Fiesta? This year, San Antonio celebrates 126 years of tradition from April 20 to April 30: Fiesta. According to fiesta-sa.org, some 3.5 million party-goers enjoy Fiesta. More than...

Courtesey of The Office of Senator Jose Menendez

State Senator Jose Menendez to speak to COLFA graduates

Samuel De Leon April 20, 2017

State Senator Jose Menendez is the last speaker for the Spring 2017 graduation ceremony to be revealed. Menendez will address the College of Liberal and Fine Arts, College of Public Policy and University...

Gilbert Votion singing “Love” by Lana Del Rey.
Enrique Bonilla, The Paisano

Brass holds fashion show

Enrique Bonilla April 19, 2017

This past Wednesday, Brass Monkey (on the St. Mary’s strip) was host to a forest freckled with woodland nymphs, pagan faeries and a guild of mages voguing to strobe lights. “The Realm of The Fey”...

Photo Courtesy of the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center

Mayoral candidates talk social justice

Diego Lopez April 11, 2017

San Antonio mayoral candidates had the opportunity to address several important issues including the lack of voter participation, community and police relations, an increase of fear among undocumented...

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