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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 vs. Austin: A breakdown of Texas’ (borderline) taco civil war

San Antonio vs. Austin: A breakdown of Texas’ (borderline) taco civil war

Ashlee Morales October 4, 2016

In case you were living under a rock (or outside of Texas) in 2016, you’re aware that San Antonio and Austin, TX became involved in an epic taco war. It all began in mid-February, with the publication...

Fotoseptiembre USA: San Antonio’s homegrown photo festival

Danielle Throneberry September 28, 2016

Since 1995, Fotoseptiembre has showcased the best local and international photographers in San Antonio. A growing eminent force in the photography world, the 2016 festival is curated exceptionally and...

We don’t really remember the Alamo

Editorial staff September 27, 2016

 Each year, 2.5 million people visit the landmark where - according to its website and reiterated by Texas history teachers across the state’s schools -  “men made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom”...

Aidan Watson-Morris, The Paisano

Showcasing San Antonio’s best musicians

Casey Luna September 20, 2016

San Antonio is a rapidly growing city with a developing music scene with hundreds of musicians spanning multiple genres and several venues. Music comes in and out of this city every day. Some of the biggest...

Zucchini Kill Bakery’s vagina cupcakes were a smash hit at the Peach Street Collective showcase. Raquel E. Alonzo, The Paisano

Get to know San Antonio: Sweet Peach Collective

Raquel E. Alonzo September 20, 2016

Paintings, stitching, metal work, photographs, digital media, sketches, live music and food are all part of the action at Sweet Peach Collective. All of the art was produced and showcased by female artists...

Raquel E. Alonzo, The Paisano

Get to know San Antonio: Mission Pachanga

Raquel E. Alonzo September 14, 2016

I’ve heard a few students around campus talk about how boring San Antonio is and how all the action is in Austin. San Antonio is anything but boring, this city is rich with history and culture. There...

Photo Courtesy of Michael Turnini

Catch a tune at The Phantom Room

Patrick Martinez September 14, 2016

Tuesdays are usually laced with school night studying or sleep for work the next day.  However, Tuesday night on Sept. 13, The Phantom Room at 2106 N. Saint Mary’s St. will be hosting three bands and...

Photos by Megan Bradford

Everything Local: Rebelle

Megan Bradford September 12, 2016

Simply put, I love my city. But, San Antonio is far from simple.  To generalize my gratitude for this beautiful place to a mere cliché found in bold print on your typical tourist T-shirt would be doing...

Ethan Pham, The Paisano

San Antonio reaches milestone in ending veteran homelessness

Anusha Hussain June 10, 2016

San Antonio recently achieved a milestone that city officials and UTSA students alike can celebrate: the Alamo city declared an effective end to veteran homelessness. “I think it’s great that San...

Don't beach about your summer; make it count

Don’t beach about your summer; make it count

Gaige Davila June 4, 2016

When the spring 2016 semester came to a much anticipated close, campus and student housing parking lots—once filled past maximum capacity—became nearly vacant. The Sombrilla and JPL, uncharacteristically...

Fiesta still highlights Alamo City after 125 years

Fiesta still highlights Alamo City after 125 years

Elizabeth Davis May 18, 2016

Aside from NBA playoffs and Maverick Music Festival, April in San Antonio is distinguished by a single, historically impressive and wildly colorful event: Fiesta. Fiesta originated in 1891 as a commemoratory...

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