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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

Bigotry is sweeping the nation

Bigotry is sweeping the nation

Naydine De La Fuente, Staff Writer April 4, 2023

In 2023, according to Trans Legislation Tracker, there have been approximately 492 bills introduced by legislation that aim to block trans people from receiving basic health care, education, legal recognition...

The myth of the gendered brain and its ties to gender dysphoria in medicine

The myth of the gendered brain and its ties to gender dysphoria in medicine

Morgain Locke, Contributing Writer September 27, 2022

The notion that gender dysphoria should be considered a medical condition relies on the belief that there is a distinct difference between male and female brains, an outdated idea based on studies with...

Why gender dysphoria should be considered a medical condition

Why gender dysphoria should be considered a medical condition

Carissa Merchant, Contributing Writer September 20, 2022

*This article contains references to an outdated study that might contain offensive content. A counterpoint referencing an updated study is available here* Why is feeling trapped inside the wrong body...

Lia Thomas' victory in the women's 500 meter freestyle has helped add fuel to the fire surrounding the debate on who should be allowed to compete in women's sports.

Should transgender women be allowed to compete in women’s sports?

Riley Carroll, Staff Writer April 5, 2022

Trigger Warning: Mention of discrimination based on gender identity. Recently, a University of Pennsylvania swimmer, 24-year-old Lia Thomas, became the first transgender woman to ever win an NCAA Division...

The right to be transgender

The right to be transgender

Editorial Board March 8, 2022

On Feb. 1, Governor Greg Abbott ordered state child welfare officials to begin launching child abuse investigations in regard to transgender children. As stated in a letter to the state’s Department...

Illustration by Amber Chin

Transgender Rights in Pakistan

Maha Qadri November 13, 2019

Dr. Tahir Naqvi, an associate professor of anthropology at Trinity University, hosted the “Legal and Political Terrain of Transgender Rights in Contemporary Pakistan” talk on Nov. 8, at UTSA. Naqvi...

Letter to the editor: Active anti-facism

Letter to the editor: Active anti-facism

Jade Follette April 17, 2018

This commentary is a response to the recent piece titled “Casual fascism” by Peyton Dillberg which was published in the Paisano newspaper on April 10, 2018. That piece defends the right to voice views...

"Mattis’ Hair Salon" by Karen Garcia.

Satire: Hail to the chief

Cade Brashear September 13, 2017

Hail to the chief! Our great leader Donald has checked off one of the most important issues threatening our country today, the LGBT agenda trying to get their kind into our powerful military. On Aug....

Transcending transphobia

Transcending transphobia

Enrique Bonilla March 1, 2017

Two months into a Trump presidency, America has seen some major setbacks in the course of social progression. Barack Obama, who had enacted several measures to progress the rights and equal treatment of...

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