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

A day for bibliophiles

A day for bibliophiles

Laynie Clark, Managing Editor April 18, 2023

On April 15, the Central Library hosted the 11th annual San Antonio Book Festival. The festival served as a place for book signings, author meet-ups and food truck fun.  Festivities began at 10 a.m....

Addicted to SAY Sí: A look into their new exhibit

Addicted to SAY Sí: A look into their new exhibit

Lauren Hernandez, Assistant Arts & Life Editor April 18, 2023

SAY Sí is just what San Antonio needs. This nonprofit organization on the Westside of San Antonio offers after-school art programs for middle and high school students. They prioritize economically disadvantaged...

Bringing a ‘Fantasy’ to life

Bringing a ‘Fantasy’ to life

Cesar Soto, Staff Writer April 18, 2023

Making their long-awaited return to San Antonio after seven years, the French shoegaze band M83 sold out Aztec Theatre on Thursday, April 13, as part of their “Fantasy Tour.” With exceptional stage...

Spurs sellout Moody Center in back-to-back games in “I-35 Series”

Spurs sellout Moody Center in back-to-back games in “I-35 Series”

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor April 11, 2023

AUSTIN – The Spurs are just one game away from the end of their worst season in 26 years. Though San Antonio was not necessarily projected to win the NBA Finals or even to make the playoffs, its 21-60...

Get Involved — Week of April 11

Get Involved — Week of April 11

Riley Carroll, Arts & Life Editor April 11, 2023

Tuesday, April 11: Questing for Your Learning Style — 12:30 to 1 p.m., COLFA Student Success Center (MH 376) Note-Taking for Your Learning Style — 1:30 to 2 p.m., COLFA Student Success Center...

Say yay to Prop A

Say yay to Prop A

Lauren Hernandez, Assistant Arts & Life Editor April 11, 2023

Stop whatever you are doing and go vote. Local elections are coming up on May 6, with early voting starting April 24, and if you are a San Antonio resident, this election is especially critical. The ballot...

Synth, sax and serenity

Synth, sax and serenity

Lauren Hernandez, Assistant Arts & Life Editor April 4, 2023

On Friday, March 31, the San Antonio Parks Foundation presented the first date of six nights of jazz music in the Japanese Tea Garden at Brackenridge Park. In partnership with Trinity University’s radio...

Ramirez was honored with a grant from the San Antonio Arts & Culture Department

Local filmmaker, teacher recognized with Arts & Culture grant

Mason Hickok, Editor-in-Chief April 4, 2023

Alex Ramirez is a filmmaker that leads with humility and veneration, a true devotee of the arts. Much has changed in Ramirez’s life since last speaking with The Paisano. He screened a film at Luminaria...

Get Involved — Week of April 4

Get Involved — Week of April 4

Riley Carroll, Arts & Life Editor April 4, 2023

Tuesday, April 4: UTSA Giving Day ‘23 — All day April 4 and 5 Speed Reading Crash Course — 9 to 10 a.m., online It’s a Scavenger Hunt — 3 p.m., 849 East Commerce Street Wednesday,...

Beabadoobee from a fan’s perspective

Beabadoobee from a fan’s perspective

Riley Carroll, Arts & Life Editor April 3, 2023

Between opening for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, alternative indie singer Beabadoobee headlined at the Aztec Theater in San Antonio. Born Beatrice Kristi Ilejay Laus, Beabadoobee has paved her way through...

Time to clean the lockers

Time to clean the lockers

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor March 30, 2023

SAN ANTONIO – There was a point in this NBA season when both Utah and San Antonio were in the playoff race and were even contending for a top-four seed. Unfortunately for both teams, the season continued...

McDermott: ‘There’s nothing like playing at home’

McDermott: ‘There’s nothing like playing at home’

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor March 28, 2023

With seemingly nothing to play for, there is no quit in the Spurs. Unlike many veterans in the NBA, Spurs rookie Malaki Branham is happy to be a part of an organization that continues intense practices...

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