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

What happened this semester?

What happened this semester?

Jessica McLaren, News Editor November 27, 2023

What a semester it has been for the Roadrunners. As we wrap up our coursework and prepare for finals, let us take a look at some of the most notable campus news stories from the last few months. Tuition...

UTSA takes further steps to increase faculty and staff pay

UTSA takes further steps to increase faculty and staff pay

Amber Serio, Assistant News Editor October 17, 2023

For the past two years, UTSA has been working on launching a comprehensive strategic plan that will increase compensation for faculty and staff of the university. Since then, there have been measures taken...

Task force launched to enhance campus experience

Task force launched to enhance campus experience

Kara Lee, Graphic Editor October 17, 2023

In response to the strategic plan refresh, UTSA has launched a task force to enhance campus life for students and faculty.  UTSA completed its year-long strategic plan refresh process last month. The...

Earn digital badges for career-ready skills

Earn digital badges for career-ready skills

Kaitlyn J. Grace, Staff Writer October 17, 2023

UTSA will be implementing new workforce credentials that students can earn to acquire certain career-ready skills during their educational career. These credentials — including badges, licenses, certificates,...

UTSA improves commitment to campus safety after Clery Act audit

UTSA improves commitment to campus safety after Clery Act audit

Faith Kouadio, Staff Writer October 10, 2023

Since enacting plans to address issues in reporting compliance, the Main Campus reported reduced rates of liquor and drug law violations, burglary and rape in 2022 from their three-year peak in 2021.  Each...

Navigating DegreeWorks

Navigating DegreeWorks

Naydine De La Fuente, Staff Writer October 2, 2023

UTSA offers many established and helpful resources to create an enjoyable and worry-free college experience for students. One of the many websites that all UTSA students should regularly use is DegreeWorks,...

Fall 2023 commencement dates

Fall 2023 commencement dates

Marissa Silvas, Contributor September 26, 2023

View the updated times here: Attention fall graduates: Commencement dates were recently announced for Fall 2023. This semester, two ceremonies will be held on Saturday, Dec. 9. While times are still...

SGA addresses tuition and budgets

SGA addresses tuition and budgets

Kara Lee, Graphic Editor September 26, 2023

In last week’s General Assembly, the Student Government Association (SGA) brought guest speakers Associate Dean of Students Jessica Dawson, Athletic Director Dr. Lisa Campos and District 10 Councilman...

UTSA freezes tuition at 2021 rates

UTSA freezes tuition at 2021 rates

Luna Infante, Staff Writer September 26, 2023

In the legislature’s efforts to reduce college education costs, UTSA has recently changed the annual tuition price. On Aug. 24, the University of Texas System Board of Regents voted at their board meeting...

 The new myUTSA interface, where students can register for classes, see their schedule, register for scholarships, find resources and more.

ASAP transitions to myUTSA

Adine Bahambana, Contributor September 26, 2023

As of Monday, UTSA has moved away from the ASAP system and is introducing the myUTSA system with an updated website for students to access all of the university’s resources in one place. Previously,...

UTSA rises 92 spaces in U.S. News rankings

UTSA rises 92 spaces in U.S. News rankings

Amber Serio, Staff Writer September 26, 2023

This year’s list for the U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Colleges revealed that UTSA increased by 92 spots. According to UTSA Today, this is the most significant increase of all public...

The peanut butter stash in the Whataburger Resource Room,
located in the Student Union (SU 1.04.06).

‘Peanut Butter Parking’ concludes with over 661 lbs of donations

Jessica McLaren, News Editor September 26, 2023

Earlier this month, Campus Services collected over 661 pounds of peanut butter for the Whataburger Resource Room as part of its annual Peanut Butter Parking campaign. The campaign returned this year for...

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