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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

By creating a gymnastics program at UTSA, the university would possess the 63rd division I gymnastics program in the nation and the first in the state of Texas.

UTSA should consider adding gymnastics but obstacles remain

Laynie Clark, Assistant Arts & Life Editor November 2, 2021

Gymnastics is one of the most women-dominated sports and it just so happens to be one of the sports that, unfortunately, UTSA athletics does not offer. Why is that? Well, there are many reasons that could...

Sports announcers and commentators have become biased, but is that really a bad thing?

Sports announcers and commentators have become biased, but is that really a bad thing?

Bella Nieto, News Editor October 19, 2021

Although objectivity is considered a staple value in journalism, the areas where it is needed the most are also the areas where it is becoming less and less visible. More specifically, sports commentators...

Just as it has with pretty much every other aspect of society today, the debate around vaccinations has infiltrated the sports world. Caleb Preston/The Paisano

It’s time for athletes to play lockdown defense on misinformation

Laynie Clark, Assistant News Editor October 12, 2021

From Sooner to Longhorn, everyone has the sports hill they will die on. In the same way, many individuals have strong opinions about the COVID-19 vaccine. The question is, should athletes share their opinions...

Women's sports deserves more recognition

Women’s sports deserves more recognition

Areebah Bharmal, Staff Writer October 5, 2021

At the beginning of September, Cristiano Ronaldo surpassed Ali Daei’s international goal record of 109 to take the top spot with 111 international goals. Headlines were flooded with the news of Ronaldo...

The conversation of what best constitutes equality and fairness in sports regarding transgender participation is a complicated issue. How society navigates this period of time will prove to be one of the most defining moments in our quest for a more equal and just society.

Barring transgender athletes from high school sports solves a problem that doesn’t exist

Ryder Martin, Sports Editor May 4, 2021

In recent months, the topic of transgender athletes competing in sports has encroached further and further into the national debate. This has been due to a flood of legislation that has come across various...

Paisano Sports mock drafts the top 10 picks of the NFL draft

Ryder Martin, Ryan Garza, and Eddie Sanchez April 27, 2021

 1. Jacksonville Jaguars Ryder: Trevor Lawrence QB Clemson University A no-brainer selection for the Jaguars, Lawrence is widely viewed as the best quarterback prospect since Andrew Luck. Lawrence...

Remarkable night in Jacksonville, UFC 261 did not disappoint.

Eddie Sanchez, Staf Writer April 27, 2021

UFC 261 showcased three title fights in Jacksonville, Florida, Saturday night, where two champions defended their titles while another failed to do so. This event was also the first since the pandemic...

Steve Henson, Karen Aston and Jeff Traylor have all established themselves as adept recruiters not just at the high school level but also on the transfer market in their careers. With the new transfer rules on the horizon it will be crucial for them and the other head coaches at UTSA to adapt to the changes quickly.

New NCAA transfer rules approved, UTSA stands to benefit from the era of college free agency

Ryder Martin, Sports Editor April 20, 2021

On Wednesday, April 14, college sports as we know them were changed forever. In a meeting, the NCAA Division I Council formally approved a rule change that will grant all college athletes a one-time transfer...

Mark Emmert became the acting president of the NCAA in 2010.  Emmert previously served as the president of the University of Washington from 2004-2010.

To the NCAA, talk is cheap, action is needed

Ryder Martin, Sports Editor April 6, 2021

On Monday, March 18, University of Oregon forward Sedona Prince posted a video on TikTok and Twitter highlighting a vast disparity in the weight room accommodations between the men’s and women’s NCAA...

Preston Bigley and teammates pose under their championship banner. Schreiner University was the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Champions in 2017.

Division III athletics: nothing to be ashamed of

Preston Bigley, Staff Writer April 6, 2021

What is more important in life? Following your passion and developing your potential or reaching for something based purely on status? I would go with the former.   Taylor Sutlive, a former Division...

An NBA Preview: Texas Edition

An NBA Preview: Texas Edition

Max Aguirre, Ryder Martin, and Dalton Hartmann July 29, 2020

After many months of speculation and anticipation, the NBA has finally made its long awaited return. The Orlando bubble seems to be working: 22 teams have arrived and will continue the season from where...

Jhivvan Jackson drives to the basket around the Middle Tennessee defenders.
The ‘Runners lost back-to-back games at home.

There is still hope for UTSA men’s basketball

Dalton Hartmann, Staff Writer February 4, 2020

The UTSA Roadrunners men’s basketball team (10-13, C-USA 4-6) is currently ranking ninth out of 14 teams, but their record does not reflect the talent of this roster. The ‘Runners started off the year...

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