Skip to Main Content
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 election and spring events

SGA prepares for election and spring events

Faith Kouadio, Staff Writer February 27, 2024

SGA held a brief meeting on Feb. 22 to discuss several upcoming events. Some key takeaways were the election for SGA’s executive positions, including President and several senator seats, which began...

SGA discusses the university budget and tuition freeze

SGA discusses the university budget and tuition freeze

Amber Serio, News Editor February 13, 2024

In their second general assembly of the semester, UTSA’s Student Government Association (SGA) discussed several topics, such as the university budget, how different funds are used and the tuition freeze...

SGA provides guidance on antisemitism and SB 17

SGA provides guidance on antisemitism and SB 17

Amber Serio, Assistant News Editor November 21, 2023

UTSA’s Student Government Association (SGA) gathered on Thursday, Nov. 16, for their second to last general assembly of the semester. Topics that were discussed included antisemitism occurring on other...

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...

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...

‘Informal conversations with influential people’

‘Informal conversations with influential people’

Gauri Raje, News Editor February 21, 2023
SGA President speaks on increasing visibility, connecting with students and the upcoming election cycle

Paisano Poll: SGA President Checks-in with the Student Body

Kaitlyn Rosas, Multimedia Editor November 20, 2021

This week Student Government president, Jose Escobedo, partnered with the Paisano to talk with the students about their experiences this semester and what they believe is the state of the student body....

Between Feb. 6-7 students will vote on proposal to increase fees for athletics and transportation.
Courtesy of Gaige Davila/The Paisano

Fee proposals brought to a student vote

Gaige Davila February 7, 2018

Change in fees relies upon student decision Students have the opportunity to vote on a proposed increase in athletics and transportation fees. On Feb. 6 and 7, voting will open on UTSA students’ RowdyLink...

President Taylor Eighmy talks with a student about university issues and resolutions. Photo Courtesy of Taylor Zamora, The Paisano

President sits with students

Gaige Davila October 4, 2017

UTSA President Eighmy met with hundreds of students Sept. 24 when he hosted “Pizza with the Prez” in the UC Ski Lodge, the first of several “meet and greet” events planned for the semester. ...

Load More Stories