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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

A panel of San Antonio leaders answered questions concerning
sanctuary cities. Diego Lopez, The Paisano

Town hall meeting discusses sanctuary cities

Diego Lopez February 1, 2017

“Is there a problem with San Antonio?” UTSA Associate Professor & Associate Dean of Public Policy Francine Romero asked a panel of San Antonio leaders at the Thursday night town hall meeting on...

The protest was peaceful with many children, babies and dogs in attendance. A young girl standing
next to her mother held a sign that stated “Keep your tiny hands off my rights”. Caroline Traylor, The Paisano

San Antonio Women March

Alex Birnel January 25, 2017

The chants were coming from quixotic speakers all throughout the procession. At one moment, the classic call and response “What do we want?” “Justice!” “When do we want it?” “Now!” was...

San Antonio's changing music scene (Commentary)

San Antonio’s changing music scene (Commentary)

paisano.online1 December 16, 2016

Have you noticed the amount of musical artists that have added San Antonio as a stop on their United States tours? Or noticed the increase in concerts you can now attend in your own city? If you haven’t,...

Common Link: Episode 5

Tania Siddiqi December 13, 2016

This week, Tania speaks with printmaker Sabrina Alfaro—owner/creator of Chingona Prints. During this segment, Sabrina discusses her role as a mentor in various youth art program around San Antonio, Texas....

Raquel Alonzo, The Paisano

‘Women in the World’ features San Antonio change-makers

Raquel E. Alonzo November 30, 2016

“As a female pursuing a STEM career, I began to feel a significant level of importance in the room myself,” said Elexus Liggins, a senior at Judson High School who was nominated to attend the Women...

Photo courtesy of NBAE/Getty Images

Spurs to retire Duncan’s jersey to honor his great career

Frankie Leal November 30, 2016

For 19 years, he was the beloved cornerstone of the San Antonio Spurs franchise.  He was the epitome of class and consistency, winning a championship in three different decades and leading the silver...

Photos Courtesy of Ethan Pham, The Paisano

Election sends San Antonio into the streets

Isaac Serna November 16, 2016

Anti-Trump protests have swept across the nation. Demonstrations have been organized in countless major cities in the U.S., including San Antonio. A small group of UTSA students gathered in opposition...

Photos by Jesus Nieves

Alamo City Comic Con cultivates culture

Jesus Nieves November 2, 2016

If you were in the downtown area of San Antonio and saw superheroes walking around, no need to worry — it was just the Alamo City Comic Con (ACCC). ACCC is an event where people from all walks of...

Photos by Ethan Pham, The Paisano

Get to know SA: Haunted hot spots

Raquel E. Alonzo October 26, 2016

Looking for a few places to go ghost hunting this Halloween? Then I’ve got a few places I recommend you check out. The Haunted Railroad Tracks located not too far from the San Juan Mission at Shane...

Spurs look to younger players for post-Duncan success

Josh Zollicofer October 18, 2016

The Spurs bring out the best of the city as fans cheer for the beloved team. Year in and year out, the Spurs strive to capture the NBA championship and consistently rank in the top 10 when it comes to...

Casey Luna, The Paisano

Die Antwoord brings ‘Zef’ to SA

Casey Luna October 12, 2016

The bizarre and eclectic South African hip-hop duo, Die Antwoord, exploded on to the scene and became an international phenomenon that sold out their shows across the world. With songs in almost every...

The taco: A handheld history

The taco: A handheld history

Adriene Goodwin October 4, 2016

You can’t have a taco without a tortilla. The tortilla holds everything together, and is the structural indicator of a taco. One could argue that the tortilla is the actual essence of a taco. The two...

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