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

SGA helps students navigate through hot water access issues

SGA helps students navigate through hot water access issues

Gauri Raje, News Editor April 25, 2023

On Feb. 8, two Guadalupe Hall residents met with the Student Government Association (SGA) Business Affairs committee chair, Duncan Reedyk, to discuss a hot water access issue, which further led to the...

SGA reports spending $25,784.96 of budget as of March 7

SGA reports spending $25,784.96 of budget as of March 7

Gauri Raje, News Editor April 18, 2023

As the academic year comes to a close, The Paisano obtained a copy of expenses by the Student Government Association (SGA) for the year.  Out of the $47,173.00 total allocated this year, $25,784.96...

Zachary Nepote elected new SGA president

Zachary Nepote elected new SGA president

Gauri Raje, News Editor April 18, 2023

SGA executive director Zachary Nepote was elected the new student body president this month.  “I’m very, very excited to get started with the fall,” Nepote said. “We’ve begun work already...

Want to know how student government spends YOUR money? Good luck

Want to know how student government spends YOUR money? Good luck

Editorial Board April 18, 2023

A stated mission of serving “YOU, the student body,” comes with a hefty price tag. The Student Government Association (SGA) at UTSA has long portrayed itself as a benevolent organization serving the...

Admin gives classroom renovation updates at SGA assembly

Admin gives classroom renovation updates at SGA assembly

Gauri Raje, News Editor March 28, 2023

University administrators presented updates about the evaluation of UTSA facilities and classroom renovations at the university’s five campuses. Presenters included Vice Provost for Academic Innovation...

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SGA’s spring election begins

Gauri Raje, News Editor March 27, 2023

The voting period for SGA’s spring election cycle started today at 8:00 a.m. and will run through 11:59 p.m. tomorrow.  Students can cast their ballot through RowdyLink. In order to do so, you must...

A menstrual hygiene products dispenser located in the Student Union.

PERIOD partners with SGA to stock bathrooms with menstrual hygiene products

Naydine De La Fuente, Staff Writer March 7, 2023

PERIOD at UTSA and the Student Government Association (SGA) collaborated to provide accessible feminine products in various restrooms across campus. SGA is a sponsored student organization that serves...

SGA provides budget updates, amends by-laws in recent general assembly

SGA provides budget updates, amends by-laws in recent general assembly

Gauri Raje, News Editor February 28, 2023

In last week’s General Assembly, the Student Government Association (SGA) provided updates to its annual budget and amended its by-laws.  The meeting started with an update from SGA President Jasmin...

‘Informal conversations with influential people’

‘Informal conversations with influential people’

Gauri Raje, News Editor February 21, 2023
SGA President speaks on increasing visibility, connecting with students and the upcoming election cycle
SGA Elections

SGA Elections

Gauri Raje, News Editor February 14, 2023

Student Government Association’s (SGA) election filings for the spring semester will begin at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 14. The process will take place via RowdyLink.  Candidate seminar sessions will...

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Former SGA President reflects on his service and discusses hopes for the future

Jada Thomas, Copyediting Coordinator April 26, 2022

As graduation season approaches, the heads of several student organizations are bidding farewell to the communities they have called home for the past few years. This includes Jose Escobedo, the former...

Wellbeing education coordinator discusses access to menstrual hygiene products on campus

Wellbeing education coordinator discusses access to menstrual hygiene products on campus

Gauri Raje, News Editor April 26, 2022

Jamie Singh, the wellbeing education coordinator at UTSA’s Wellbeing Services, shed light on the university’s efforts to make menstrual hygiene products available to students.  Singh started working...

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