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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

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Humans of UTSA: Vedika Khanna

Folasade Sabitu September 18, 2019

This is Vedika Khanna. She is a senior and a communication major. It took her three major changes to get her to where she is now, but the process has helped to build her confidence, solidify her values,...

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Figure it out: your future self will thank you

Joseph Torres September 3, 2019

During the fall semester of 2018, I was staring blankly into my laptop as the contents of my screen blurred out of focus. I was completely zoned out. So, I closed my laptop and took a walk around campus...

Letter to the Editor: Birds up. Feet up?

Letter to the Editor: Birds up. Feet up?

Anonymous September 3, 2019

During the fall semester of 2018, I was staring blankly into my laptop as the contents of my screen blurred out of focus. I was completely zoned out. So, I closed my laptop and took a walk around campus...

UTSA's Music Theory Club studies the listening habits of students

UTSA’s Music Theory Club studies the listening habits of students

Julia Maenius March 6, 2019

UTSA’s Music Theory Club (MTC) has conducted research over the listening habits of students in order to bring music out of the classroom and into the community. Along with embarking on a series of studies...

Editorial: Put a CAP on it

Editorial Board and Josh Levario February 26, 2019

The Coordinated Admission Program (CAP) used under the UT school system provides a unique opportunity for freshman students; they are able to complete their first year at a sister school (such as UTSA)...

Faculty, students desire more diversity in faculty-to-staff ratio

Kenyatta Battle October 19, 2017

Interim provost plans for more wider range of faculty within ten years   According to UTSA’s 2016 Census Demographics, 51 percent UTSA students are Hispanic, but only 18 percent of UTSA faculty...

A lawyer’s first step is law school prep

A lawyer’s first step is law school prep

Isaac Serna August 22, 2017

In my early undergraduate years, I had little faith in whether I’d fulfill my pre-law aspirations. When I shared my intentions to go to law school with a colleague, I looked for doubt in his expression....

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Work now, study later

Gaige Davila June 8, 2017

A recent study shows that 52 percent of undergraduate students work through school. Using data from the U.S. Census Bureau 2015 American Community Survey, the study, conducted by ADOBO Housing, shows that...

College Expecations

Ethan Pham December 15, 2016

College is a sanctuary for learning, both academically and personally. When we arrive on campus as freshmen, we have expectations of how our college experiences will go. We envision our hopes for the future...

Giant black cloud of existential dread slowly approaching graduating students

Giant black cloud of existential dread slowly approaching graduating students

Robert Avila March 30, 2016

As graduation approaches in May, students set to walk the stage are beginning to report sightings of a large and thunderous storm cloud hanging over the university’s Main Campus. The cloud ­­— invisible...

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