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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 Review of the Year through SGA

A Review of the Year through SGA

Jerry Sharp April 24, 2018

As an executive officer with the Student Government Association (SGA), I had the unique opportunity to see how the SGA operates and interacts with UTSA’s upper administration. I have developed a unique...

Letter to the editor: Alternative Grading System

Letter to the editor: Alternative Grading System

Alex Sexton April 10, 2018

I am the primary author of both GA 111 and GA 112. I am writing to inform you that some of the assertions present in your article, “Faculty Senate Votes to Discuss Alternative Grading System,” are...

SGA holds debate among potential presidential candidates

Samuel De Leon March 7, 2018

The Student Government Association (SGA) is now preparing for its officer rotation as UTSA moves into the final months of the spring semester; at the forefront of this election cycle is the race for SGA...

Students wait in line at the Roadrunner Café for their meals.

Photo Courtesy of a Brysen Streeter

Students concerned about campus food supplier’s quality

Kenyatta Battle November 8, 2017

Aramark, UTSA’s food supplier, has been in the middle of many conversations concerning complaints about the quality of food served at Roadrunner Café. Aramark supplies food services to college campuses...

A Student Government representative sits in the HEB UC office. Joseph Mabry/The Paisano

SGA is a work in progress

Joseph Mabry October 11, 2017

The Student Government Association’s (SGA) rotating group of student leaders fight to create change and advocate for students. This new class of senators begin their work reflecting on the fights of...

Ethan Pham, The Paisano

SGA aims to raise $20,000 for cannon

Diego Lopez April 26, 2017

Student Government Business Affairs Chair Brett Davidoff and other SGA members are campaigning to raise $20,000 for a Rowdy Cannon. The cannon, a replica of full life-size artillery piece, would fire pyrotechnic...

Get involved: a message from UTSA Student Government Association President Andrew Hubbard

Get involved: a message from UTSA Student Government Association President Andrew Hubbard

Andrew Hubbard August 16, 2016

Welcome to UTSA! My name is Andrew Hubbard and I have the honor to serve as your Student President. Whether you are here for the first time as a freshman or transfer student, or you’re returning a little...

SGA’s new administration aims for transparency

SGA’s new administration aims for transparency

Brittany Trub June 4, 2016

This summer the UTSA Student Government Association will begin its transitional period. President Andrew Hubbard, senior finance major and Vice President William “Frankie” Trynoski, senior, political...

Is SGA mismanaging its student-funded budget?

Is SGA mismanaging its student-funded budget?

Jesse Nation April 27, 2016

While only 2.6 percent of students voted for the student government, 100 percent of students paid for it in their tuition fees. Did you know our Student Government Association (SGA) has a budget...

Satire: SGA hopes for record-low voter turnout

Robert Avila March 12, 2016

Student Government Association elections begin today, March 8, and will extend until tomorrow. Signs posted around campus ask students to make their voices heard, show that their vote matters and to elect...

SGA President appointed to San Antonio ethics board

September 22, 2015

Photo courtesy of Ileana Gonzalez President of UTSA’s Student Government Association, Ileana Gonzalez, is a woman of many titles, and she just added a new one to the list. The...

SGA has lost its vision

March 3, 2015

Student Government elections are upon us, and for the first time in my years at UTSA I will not be voting. I consider many members of SGA my friends, and it makes me proud of my university...

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