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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

Poor offensive play leads to close loss in nation’s capital

Poor offensive play leads to close loss in nation’s capital

Nicholas Kingman, Staff Writer May 15, 2024

A second half surge from the D.C. Defenders were too much for the San Antonio Brahmas to answer back, ending San Antonio’s two game win streak in a 18-12 loss Sunday afternoon at Audi Field.  Nothing...

Can UTSA football be great without its star quarterback?

Can UTSA football be great without its star quarterback?

Rylan Renteria, Distribution Manager April 23, 2024

Over the past four seasons, UTSA football has enjoyed an unprecedented amount of success. Two conference championships, four bowl game appearances and two nationally-ranked seasons are not something that...

Dawn of a new era for UTSA football

Dawn of a new era for UTSA football

Nicholas Kingman, Assistant Opinion Editor April 16, 2024

Many questions and possible scenarios lie ahead for the UTSA football program after the Roadrunners’ historic Frisco Bowl victory last December.  Who will replace the school’s all-time passing...

Are club and rec teams essential to UTSA students?

Are club and rec teams essential to UTSA students?

Michael Rios, Staff Writer April 16, 2024

With the emergence of extracurriculars such as recreation teams and club teams at UTSA, it’s important to ask, are they essential for students? Some students might view intramural sports such as basketball,...

Wembanyama is here to stay

Wembanyama is here to stay

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor April 9, 2024

There weren’t many doubters in the San Antonio Spurs’ plan 10 months ago when the franchise landed its third No. 1 overall pick, almost guaranteeing the can’t-miss French prospect, Victor Wembanyama,...

Valero Texas Open tees off with high hopes

Valero Texas Open tees off with high hopes

Alessandra Avila, Assistant News Editor April 6, 2024

Ahead of the Valero Texas Open, some players seemed enthusiastic to revisit a course they have played before and get some practice in before the Masters next week while others proved to be ambitious to...

Top five sport movies to watch

Top five sport movies to watch

Misty Olawunmi, Staff Writer April 2, 2024

From the greatest triumphs to the lowest of lows, sports movies depict a wide range of topics and events, whether fictional or based on a true story. While the plot may involve the game, many of these...

7 things to know about UTSA’s top men’s double

7 things to know about UTSA’s top men’s double

Jake Mireles, Opinion Editor April 2, 2024

Following their win against the visiting No. 62 Oregon Ducks men’s tennis duo, The Paisano sat down with UTSA men’s tennis duo Jackson Ross and Garrett Skelly. Ross and Skelly — both Texas natives...

Professional sports’ contributions to autism

Professional sports’ contributions to autism

Noah Willoughby, Staff Writer April 2, 2024

The Philadelphia Eagles are known for their improbable run with a backup quarterback in the 2018 playoffs, ending with a Superbowl win over Tom Brady’s Patriots. The Eagles are also known as big-time...

The impact of the NWSL on representation in sports

The impact of the NWSL on representation in sports

Elizabeth Hope, Staff Writer March 25, 2024

The National Women’s Soccer League was established in 2012 as the successor to Women’s Professional Soccer (2007-2012) and the Women’s United Soccer Association (2001-2003). Both were suspended due...

San Antonio’s ill-fated mission of professional football

San Antonio’s ill-fated mission of professional football

Nicholas Kingman, Assistant Opinion Editor March 22, 2024

With the help of NFL Films, the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Oilers became woven not just into Texan culture but into the greater American zeitgeist. While the Cowboys and Oilers were enjoying their hay...

The reigning silver boot champs will win it again

The reigning silver boot champs will win it again

Vivian Echavarria, Contributor March 21, 2024

When looking at the Houston Astros this year, they have had a rocky start, but once they get back into the groove, they will be the same old Astros we have seen year after year make it to the playoffs....

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