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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

Approximate location of the new residential complex at the intersection of Barshop Blvd. and Tobin Ave.

$87 million student housing project could affect parking space

Gauri Raje, News Editor March 21, 2023

The UT Board of Regents recently approved UTSA’s plan to construct a new residential complex. The $87 million Student Housing Phase IV project was announced over a year after the university opened Guadalupe...

Dr. Peppas speaking at the Richard Liu Auditorium.

‘For me, better ways are important because it [helps] patients lead a better life’

Gauri Raje, News Editor March 7, 2023
UTSA hosts renowned researcher Dr. Nicholas Peppas
Dreamers Resource Center celebrates five years

Dreamers Resource Center celebrates five years

Gauri Raje, News Editor March 7, 2023

Last month, UTSA’s Dreamer’s Resource Center celebrated its fifth anniversary.  “The Dreamers Resource Center provides our Dreamer and undocumented students with the tools they need to pursue...

A menstrual hygiene products dispenser located in the Student Union.

PERIOD partners with SGA to stock bathrooms with menstrual hygiene products

Naydine De La Fuente, Staff Writer March 7, 2023

PERIOD at UTSA and the Student Government Association (SGA) collaborated to provide accessible feminine products in various restrooms across campus. SGA is a sponsored student organization that serves...

State of the City - Week of March 7-14

State of the City – Week of March 7-14

Lauren Hernandez, Staff Writer March 7, 2023

San Antonio faced thunderstorms, strong winds and quarter-sized hail on Thursday night, March 2. Downtown San Antonio took most of the hail damage and heavy winds caused power outages for thousands of...

A new bill introduced in the Texas Legislature proposes banning college campuses as polling sites for elections.

‘It signals to me that they don’t want us to vote’

Gauri Raje, News Editor February 28, 2023
New bill introduced in Texas Legislature proposes banning universities as designated polling sites
HCAP launches new master’s degree

HCAP launches new master’s degree

Regina Robert, Staff Writer February 28, 2023

A new interdisciplinary master’s program in health, community and policy has been launched by UTSA’s College of Health, Community and Policy (HCAP). It is a collaboration between the Department of...

Student gathered in the Sombrilla Plaza.

UT System ceases new diversity, equity and inclusion policies across its campuses

Mason Hickok, Editor-in-Chief February 28, 2023
Unclear how this move will affect UTSA’s existing DEI policies
SGA provides budget updates, amends by-laws in recent general assembly

SGA provides budget updates, amends by-laws in recent general assembly

Gauri Raje, News Editor February 28, 2023

In last week’s General Assembly, the Student Government Association (SGA) provided updates to its annual budget and amended its by-laws.  The meeting started with an update from SGA President Jasmin...

Business professor Daniel J. Davied lectures his M.B.A. class in business foundations.

College of Business part of Princeton Review’s best on-campus MBA list

Gauri Raje, News Editor February 28, 2023

The Alvarez College of Business was part of the Princeton Review’s recent list of “Best Business Schools.” UTSA was mentioned in the “best on-campus MBA list,” which included the names of universities...

More attempted motor vehicle thefts reported on Main Campus

More attempted motor vehicle thefts reported on Main Campus

Gauri Raje, News Editor February 21, 2023

Students were notified via email of more attempted motor vehicle thefts on Monday, Feb. 13. These reports come a week after four similar incidents were reported.  “We have some very strong leads...

Red McCombs, generous donor to The Paisano Educational Trust, passes away at 95

Red McCombs, generous donor to The Paisano Educational Trust, passes away at 95

Gauri Raje, News Editor February 21, 2023

San Antonio businessman and philanthropist Billy Joe “Red” McCombs, a generous donor to The Paisano Educational Trust, passed away at the age of 95 at his home, according to a statement from his family. “The...

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