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 prepares for Homecoming and discusses student affairs

SGA prepares for Homecoming and discusses student affairs

Faith Kouadio, Staff Writer October 24, 2023

UTSA’s Student Government Association (SGA) gathered for the fifth time this semester to discuss the upcoming homecoming week, address various student concerns and deal with internal affairs.  On...

SGA discusses UTSA’s strategic plan refresh

SGA discusses UTSA’s strategic plan refresh

Kara Lee, Graphic Editor October 10, 2023

The Student Government Association (SGA) gathered on Thursday, Oct. 5, for their fourth general assembly of the semester to discuss UTSA’s strategic plan refresh. Associate Dean of Students for Student...

SGA addresses tuition and budgets

SGA addresses tuition and budgets

Kara Lee, Graphic Editor September 26, 2023

In last week’s General Assembly, the Student Government Association (SGA) brought guest speakers Associate Dean of Students Jessica Dawson, Athletic Director Dr. Lisa Campos and District 10 Councilman...

SGA kicks off the semester with first General Assembly

SGA kicks off the semester with first General Assembly

Kara Lee, Graphic Editor September 12, 2023

The Student Government Association (SGA) kicked off its first general meeting of the Fall 2023 semester on Thursday. The meeting began with an update from SGA Speaker of Senate Karli Robertson, who introduced...

SGA President discusses representation and UTSA’s diverse student body

SGA President discusses representation and UTSA’s diverse student body

Jessica McLaren, News Editor September 5, 2023

Last week, The Paisano sat down with student body president Zachary Nepote to discover how the Student Government Association (SGA) plans to support the needs and interests of UTSA’s diverse student...

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...

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