UTSA says no more COVID-19 cases reported among students, faculty, staff
Josh Peck, News Editor
April 21, 2020
COVID-19 has continued to spread through San Antonio, as evidenced by the fact that more than 1,000 people in San Antonio had tested positive for the virus as of April 20, according to Mayor Ron Nirenberg. The pandemic has also affected the UTSA community; President Dr. Taylor Eighmy released a statem...
UTSA faculty member, student both test positive for COVID-19
Josh Peck, News Editor
March 28, 2020
According to a statement from UTSA President Dr. Taylor Eighmy, a student and faculty member have tested positive for COVID-19 after their separate international travels. They became symptomatic after returning to the U.S. during a period of self-isolation. Because of privacy laws, UTSA is not releasi...
The takeaway from a president’s departure
Editorial staff
April 11, 2017
Former President Ricardo Romo’s departure was a tumultuous and confusing time for UTSA. During challenging times, it’s important to look for opportunities to grow, ways to improve and silver linings. Romo’s ouster prompted a meaningful dialogue around sexual misconduct in our community. It is...
Roadrunner Pantry opens to help students facing food insecurity
Justice Lovin
March 8, 2017
A ribbon cutting ceremony on March 6 marked the opening of the Roadrunner Pantry, an on campus food bank providing food and other essentials to students with a valid UTSA ID at no charge. The pantry is located on the first floor of the UC next to the UPS store. The primary hours of operati...
UTSA community defines values, not administrators
Editorial staff
February 23, 2017
At times of success as well as moments of uncertainty, the UTSA community must embrace its core values: integrity, excellence and respect. In light of President Ricardo Romo’s recent administrative leave, those values are more important than ever. Andrew Hubbard, UTSA Student Government Association Pres...
In Memoriam: Dr. James B. Gallagher
Isaac Serna
January 25, 2017
A beloved professor and member of the UTSA community, Dr. James B. Gallagher died on Jan. 11, 2017. Since his diagnosis of throat cancer in 2016 and throughout his treatment regimen, Gallagher remained dedicated to his students. “Two semesters back, he came into my office and said ‘I have throat ...
