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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

A man of the people

A man of the people

Nathan Corbin, Contributor October 30, 2025

As autumn settles in, some observe one of America’s more controversial holidays: Columbus Day. The Genoese navigator aside, Columbus Day is also a celebration of all things Italian with parades, fundraisers...

Roadrunners nest unite

Roadrunners nest unite

Matthew Moses, Staff Writer October 14, 2025

UT San Antonio’s East Lawn and Brackenridge Lot transformed into a vibrant celebration on Saturday, as BestFest 2025 drew in hundreds of students, parents and alumni for an evening of food, fun and...

Texas Cyber Command established in San Antonio

Texas Cyber Command established in San Antonio

Henry Holmes, Staff Writer October 7, 2025

Surrounded by UT San Antonio President Taylor Eighmy and elected officials, including State Senators Tan Parker and Giovanni Capriglione, Governor Greg Abbott signed HB 150, establishing the Texas Cyber...

38,000 go unpaid amid government shutdown

38,000 go unpaid amid government shutdown

Jasmine Williams, Managing Editor October 7, 2025

After Congress failed to pass a stopgap funding bill, the U.S. government shut down. The shutdown went into effect with the start of Fiscal Year 2026 at 12:01 a.m. on Oct. 1. San Antonio city leadership...

Taylor Swift, football, furries

Taylor Swift, football, furries

Jasmine Williams, Managing Editor October 7, 2025

With the fall semester almost at its halfway mark, it is nearly time for students to start breaking out their cold-weather wear and hunker down for midterms. In the meantime, they have mediocre pop music...

The contest was split into two groups — the "evil fems” and “performative mascs.” Whoever gained the most traction from the audience won the contest.

Lesbians link up

Jasmine Williams, Managing Editor September 30, 2025

Slowly but surely, masculine and feminine lesbians from near and far collected under the shade of the Flawn Sciences building. The air was thick, not with tension, but with yearning and eye contact...

DREAM addresses SB 769, campus accessibility

DREAM addresses SB 769, campus accessibility

Marisela Cruz, News Editor September 30, 2025

With the recent passing of Senate Bill 769 by State Sen. Jose Menéndez, research is set to examine the state of students with disabilities at Texas universities. The Paisano sat down with representatives...

Student, faculty, legislator oppose free speech firings

Student, faculty, legislator oppose free speech firings

Loreily Mejia, Contributor September 30, 2025

Following the assasination of American conservative activist Charlie Kirk, students, professors and Texas legislators are reacting to disciplinary action taken against Texans who have made public statements...

Director of Bands, Ron Ellis, takes lead as the Wind Symphony Orchestra makes its first mark for the semester.

Listeners blown away by Wind Symphony Orchestra

Sarah Quintanilla, Graphic Editor September 30, 2025

Singular roses were in the hands of the large crowd that impatiently anticipated the first Wind Symphony Orchestra performance of the semester. Music stands and instruments waited patiently for the...

Upcoming events and campus updates: SGA holds second meeting

Upcoming events and campus updates: SGA holds second meeting

Hallie Lott, Contributor September 30, 2025

At the UT San Antonio Student Government Association’s second general assembly, the organization discussed services offered to students, recommendations made to aid student’s mental well-being and...

Ice cream, TikTok screen time, holiday shaming

Ice cream, TikTok screen time, holiday shaming

Marisela Cruz, News Editor September 30, 2025

Reactions include how UT San Antonio students would spend the city budget as well as favorite ice cream flavors. With the recent scandal regarding Jimmy Kimmel, students contemplate who they would prefer...

Crime Log 9/23-9/30

Crime Log 9/23-9/30

Matthew Ybarra, Contributor September 30, 2025

In compliance with the Clery Act, UT San Antonio keeps a daily crime log for all on-campus crimes. The log summarizes the case’s date, time, location, incident and current status. The crimes detailed...

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