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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

UTSA public health students eligible for two new scholarships

UTSA public health students eligible for two new scholarships

Faith Kouadio, Staff Writer January 23, 2024

Starting in Fall 2024, UTSA will use a $50k anonymous gift to create an endowment for its public health students. The new scholarships were raised in honor of Dr. Anita Kurian and Dr. Junda Woo, San Antonio...

Diversity office closed; no plans to repurpose

Diversity office closed; no plans to repurpose

Amber Serio, News Editor January 23, 2024

In an email sent to all faculty, staff and students at UTSA, President Taylor Eighmy announced on Jan. 2 that the university’s decision to repurpose the Office of Inclusive Excellence, which closed in...

UTSA women’s basketball: a season of triumph and growth

UTSA women’s basketball: a season of triumph and growth

Aramis Santiago, Staff Writer January 23, 2024

The UTSA Roadrunners women’s basketball team has overcome many hurdles and demonstrated great resilience in their 2023–24 season. With a record of 10 wins and seven losses, they have shown noticeable...

Turnovers cost Roadrunners incredible upset

Turnovers cost Roadrunners incredible upset

Logan Martinez, Staff Writer January 23, 2024

Crucial turnovers and late defensive blunders held the Roadrunners back from pulling off the miraculous upset against No. 23 FAU in a 112-103 Sunday thriller at the Convocation Center.  A 38-point...

Runners’ road struggles continue

Runners’ road struggles continue

Logan Martinez, Staff Writer January 23, 2024

Coming off of its third straight conference loss, UTSA now finds itself 1-7 in away games this season. A problem that has plagued the team all year long, the Roadrunners have struggled to collect quality...

One man’s quest to witness 363 games

One man’s quest to witness 363 games

Haley Aguayo, Assistant Sports Editor January 23, 2024

Ben Alkaly, known online as “Hoops Quest,” has set out on a self-anointed mission to attend a basketball game at every Division I school in America. From encountering snow storms in Reno, Nev., to...

A guide to campus meal deals

A guide to campus meal deals

Chloe Williams, Managing Editor January 23, 2024

Food on campus can be expensive, with a Chick-fil-A sandwich, fries and lemonade adding up to over $10. Luckily, almost every spot on campus offers a campus meal deal. This meal deal is $7.65 across all...

A bold marketing ploy: UTSA’s Bold Promise

A bold marketing ploy: UTSA’s Bold Promise

Nicholas Kingman, Staff Writer January 23, 2024

The cost of college has always been a fun topic to discuss, especially recently with it being a major talking point for presidential candidates. The cost of tuition has been rising at a rapid rate since...

ALUMNI CATCH-UP EP. 1 – Sarah Gibbens

Marcela Montufar Soria, Multimedia Editor January 22, 2024

The Paisano sat down with National Geographic editor and UTSA alumni, Sarah Gibbens, to learn about her college experience and her journey to NatGeo!   Read the full article in our magazine...

Professor uncovers ‘magic island’ on Saturn’s moon

Professor uncovers ‘magic island’ on Saturn’s moon

Noah Willoughby, Staff Writer January 22, 2024

Xinting Yu, an assistant professor in the UTSA Department of Physics and Astronomy, led a study that recently discovered the “magic islands” on Saturn’s biggest moon, Titan, are likely porous and...

Women’s basketball earns first conference win over Wichita State

Women’s basketball earns first conference win over Wichita State

Rylan Renteria, Staff Writer January 6, 2024

SAN ANTONIO - The UTSA women’s basketball squad picked up its first conference win of the season, beating the Wichita State Shockers 74-60 on Saturday afternoon at the Convocation Center. Redshirt junior...

UTSA drops to UAB in conference opener

UTSA drops to UAB in conference opener

Logan Martinez, Staff Writer January 4, 2024

In their conference opener, UTSA fell to UAB 76-78 in the Convocation Center. Jordan Ivy-Curry led all scorers with 20 points off the bench, with Christain Tucker and Dre Fuller Jr also adding 15 points...

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