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

Go for a drink without breaking the bank

Go for a drink without breaking the bank

Armin Suljovic, Assistant Photo Editor April 23, 2024

Happy hour is a college student’s paradise. This list may be of help to anyone of age looking for a good time on a budget. The bars listed will be near UTSA’s main campus, focusing on drinks and food...

Downtown San Antonio’s most affordable, best-rated housing

Downtown San Antonio’s most affordable, best-rated housing

Riley Carroll, Arts & Life Editor February 27, 2024

Calling all UTSA Downtown students, The Paisano has not forgotten about you. Last week’s edition to Spare Change covered Northwest San Antonio’s best-ranked living under $1,000, but we are switching...

How to prepare your wallet for post-grad

How to prepare your wallet for post-grad

Chloe Williams, Managing Editor February 13, 2024

Embarking on post-college life is both exhilarating and challenging. Navigating job hunting, student loan payments and handling life changes can be mentally and financially taxing. If you feel stressed...

Cheap Valentine’s Day gifts for your partner

Cheap Valentine’s Day gifts for your partner

Chloe Williams, Managing Editor February 6, 2024

Valentine’s is a day of appreciation and celebration of love, but it can also break the bank. The 2024 predicted Valentine’s spending in the U.S. is just under $26 billion, but giving gifts to your...

A guide to campus meal deals

A guide to campus meal deals

Chloe Williams, Managing Editor January 23, 2024

Food on campus can be expensive, with a Chick-fil-A sandwich, fries and lemonade adding up to over $10. Luckily, almost every spot on campus offers a campus meal deal. This meal deal is $7.65 across all...

Cheap ways to celebrate the holidays

Cheap ways to celebrate the holidays

Chloe Williams, Managing and Social editor November 21, 2023

With the end of the semester less than 20 days away, it is time to start thinking about your holiday bucket list. Despite most of our budgets going to gifts each holiday season, it is still important to...

Inexpensive gifts for the holidays

Inexpensive gifts for the holidays

Chloe Williams, Managing and Social Editor November 14, 2023

The temperature is dropping, holiday decorations are filling stores and Mariah Carey is preparing to take over the top charts again. With this coming holiday season, it is never too early to start preparing...

Host a memorable and inexpensive Friendsgiving

Host a memorable and inexpensive Friendsgiving

Chloe Williams, Social and Managing Editor November 7, 2023

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, and while this time is often spent with family, it is also an opportunity to appreciate and recognize your friends. Join us as we share tips and tricks on how to host...

Student apartment prices for next school year

Student apartment prices for next school year

Chloe Williams, Social and Managing Editor October 17, 2023

If you like to prepare in advance — and secure the lowest price possible — then leasing season is approaching. Earlier this month, most apartment complexes serving UTSA students released their pricing...

Five cheap ways to celebrate fall

Five cheap ways to celebrate fall

Chloe Williams, Managing and Social Editor October 10, 2023

Fall is arguably one of the most appreciated and anticipated seasons. Few things can compare to the sound of leaves crinkling under your boots and the taste of fall drinks on a windy, cozy day. The beauty...

10 free apps to make your student life easier

10 free apps to make your student life easier

Chloe Williams, Managing and Social Editor October 3, 2023

Keeping track of your day-to-day life can be difficult, especially as a college student. Thankfully, the digital age has opened the door to many mobile apps with the sole purpose of making your life easier....

5 websites to boost your scholarship funds

5 websites to boost your scholarship funds

Chloe Williams, Web Editor September 26, 2023

College tuition is ridiculously expensive. Even with the freeze on tuition recently announced, the 2022-23 cost of attendance for a student living on campus comes out to a substantial $27,752. While financial...

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