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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

Sophomore Giovanni De Nicolao attempts a floater. Chase Otero/The Paisano

UTSA men’s basketball gears up for 2017-2018 season

Frankie Leal November 7, 2017

What to look for in Henson’s second season as head coach Two years ago, UTSA men’s basketball had their worst season in program history. The 2015-2016 squad finished the season with a dismal 5-27...

UTSA men’s tennis team gets off to solid start

Connor Zimmerlee September 27, 2017

The 2016 season was not a particularly strong one for the Roadrunners men’s tennis team. They finished with an overall team record of 6-18. Despite the rather uninspiring record, there were some bright...

Houston follows through on her drive. Photo courtesy of Jeff Huehn/UTSA Athletics

Athlete of the week: Julie Houston

Brice McPhail September 21, 2017

Julie Houston began dominating the golf course at only twelve years old. Her love for golf grew as the years passed. The UTSA junior has now played golf for eight consecutive years, and she doesn’t plan...

Dalton Sturm takes the ball up the middle for eight yards on a quarterback draw to get the touchdown.

UTSA rolls past Southern in home opener

Ryan Garza September 21, 2017

UTSA started their 2017 season with a bang by defeating the Baylor Bears in Waco 17-10, delivering the young program its first victory over a power five school. UTSA looked to keep the momentum going as...

25,000 fans attended Coach Wilson’s 2017 home opener. Ellyson Ortega, The Paisano.

Coach Wilson’s extension: an investment of trust

Editorial staff September 20, 2017

It’s a big bag of money–figuratively, of course. Coach Frank Wilson’s projected 1.05 million dollars earned in 2017 certainly wouldn’t fit in a UTSA student’s backpack. Following UTSA’s home...

Lynn Hickey, who stepped down from her position as UTSA athletic director on Sept. 7, sits at a UTSA football press conference. File Photo, The Paisano

Lynn Hickey steps down as athletic director

Samuel De Leon September 20, 2017

UTSA Athletics Director Lynn Hickey officially retired from her position on Sept. 7. Hickey’s announcement cited “personal reasons”; her retirement was effective the same day as the announcement. Hickey...

Groff poses for a photo next to her hall of fame plaque. Photo Courtesy of SAISD communications department.

UTSA coach Laura Groff inducted into SAISD hall of fame

Ellyson Ortega September 13, 2017

UTSA Head Volleyball Coach Laura Neugebauer-Groff was inducted at the SAISD Hall of Fame on Saturday evening at the Alamo Convocation Center. “Words can’t describe. If anybody knows the history of...

Amanda Gonzalez sets up one of her teammates. Ethan Pham, The Paisano

Young squad aims to keep winning tradition going

Jose Bouquett September 6, 2017

Winning is a habit for head coach Laura Neugebauer-Groff. The Roadrunners have been a volleyball powerhouse since entering Conference-USA in 2013, and they will look to repeat their 2013 championship...

Ladyjack defenders scramble to clear the ball as UTSA threatens. Photo Courtesy of Kevin Meyer/SFA Athletics

UTSA women’s soccer falls to SFA to start the season 1-2

Frankie Leal August 30, 2017

With Hurricane Harvey bearing down on the Texas coast, UTSA women’s soccer faced off against the Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks on Aug. 23, a day earlier than scheduled, to avoid the impending storm conditions. After...

UTSA celebrates after scoring a touchdown on Southern Miss. David Guel, The Paisano

2017 Conference-USA football preview

Connor Zimmerlee August 30, 2017

Louisiana Tech: 2016 record: 9-5 (6-2 C-USA) Coming off a strong 2016 campaign, Louisiana Tech looks to follow up with another West Division crown. However, they will have to accomplish this with new...

Kevin Markham connects on a pitch. Photo coutesy of Jeff Huehn/UTSA athletics

Former UTSA baseball players have their lives changed

Frankie Leal August 22, 2017

Earlier this summer, three former Roadrunner baseball players had their lives changed forever. On Jun. 14, outfielder Kevin Markham along with pitchers Karl Craigie and Chris Muller heard their...

Takeru Watanbe chases down the shot. Photo by Jeff Huehn

UTSA tennis season comes to an end

Frankie Leal April 26, 2017

UTSA men’s tennis wrapped up their regular season last week by losing 0-4 to Wichita State; the women’s team closed out their regular season with a 4-0 win against UTEP on April 9. The men’s...

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