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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

Raquel Alonzo, The Paisano

‘The Real La La Land’ stuns audience at Jazz, TX

Raquel E. Alonzo April 11, 2017

Jazz, TX held four showings of their Las Vegas production “The Real La La Land” on Friday, April 7 and Saturday, April 8 at 7 p.m. Pianist and bandleader Doc Watkins and his orchestra hosted Graham...

Startups may be viable option for San Antonio students

Taiwo Adepoju April 5, 2017

Eduardo Ramirez is a UTSA alumnus, with a communication degree who began working for a startup company called Whiskr—a travel website that helps people find  affordable airfare deals. “I stumbled...

Mayoral candidate Ron Nirenberg describes his pizza’s “special sauce”that represented his priority issue. Chase Otero, The Paisano.

MOVE San Antonio hosts “San Antonio Night Live” a mayoral candidate forum

Alex Birnel April 5, 2017

How do you get a performance of Selena’s “Como La Flor,” readings of Maya Angelou and a Nicki Minaj impersonation (complete with pink wing)under the same roof as a giant make-your-own paper...

 Photos by Ethan Pham, The Paisano

UTSA student fiddles in band

Ben Shirani April 4, 2017

The Strayhearts, a local acoustic Americana band, released their debut self-titled album. The band describe their sound as “Waylon Jennings meets Mumford & Sons meets Zac Brown Band.” The Strayhearts...

Life is a Fantasea

Life is a Fantasea

Ethan Pham March 7, 2017

"My drag name at first was Serene Noir, but now it’s Serene Fantasea,” said Flores, a communication senior with a minor in English literature. Flores began doing drag about a year and a half ago while...

Photos by Samantha Jones

Frank: not your average hotdog

Samantha Jones March 2, 2017

Known as the Arts District, San Antonio’s Southtown has created a national buzz with their emerging food scene and eclectic design. Comprised of the historic King William district and the artistic Blue...

SA lines up for the 100th NYX store grand opening

SA lines up for the 100th NYX store grand opening

Samantha Ceballos March 1, 2017

College makeup lovers rejoice! The buzz around La Cantera this weekend was the grand opening of the NYX makeup store, the company’s 100th. This makeup brand is affordable and of a great quality, the...

The Lone Star State is not marching alone

Lloyd Doggett February 23, 2017

Standing on the steps of our State Capitol with my two adult daughters, Cathy and Dr. Lisa Doggett, and my third-grade granddaughter, Clara, and in front of 50,000 Texans, I had the privilege of addressing...

SAMA hosts ‘The Art of Love’ V-Day weekend

SAMA hosts ‘The Art of Love’ V-Day weekend

Leah Feneley February 14, 2017

There are many options for outings on a Friday night, but one is a trip to the San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA). Every second Friday of the month, SAMA hosts an Art Party which starts before 6 p.m. and...

Fashion show displays people tied up for BDSM.         Raquel E. Alonzo, The Paisano

San Antonio gets freaky for fetish & fashion event

Raquel E. Alonzo February 14, 2017

A room filled with adults of all shapes and sizes gathered on Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Brick at Blue Star to celebrate a love for leather, rope and lace. “The Art of Fetish & Fashion,” presented...

Pony Express

Pony Express

Diego Montoya February 8, 2017

Have you ever wanted to write a love letter to your loved one using a typewriter or calligraphy pens? Well, now you have the opportunity to do so! The Briscoe Western Art Museum, which is located downtown,...

Rockin’ and Rollin’ at Nama Ramen

Rockin’ and Rollin’ at Nama Ramen

Samantha Jones February 3, 2017

A culinary revolution has erupted in the San Antonio community. Talented chefs and creative mixologists have expanded their repertoires with fresh ingredients and ideas. They have ignited the people’s...

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