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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

John Peace Library continues its Heart of the Campus project

John Peace Library continues its Heart of the Campus project

Bella Nieto, News Editor November 30, 2021

The “Heart of the Campus,” a project to renovate the third floor of the John Peace Library (JPL), is designed to create collaborative spaces where students can utilize library resources.  Dean Hendrix,...

COLFA event feature 'Defining Moments'

COLFA event feature ‘Defining Moments’

Kennedy Bustos, Managing Editor November 9, 2021

On Nov. 19, the "Defining Moments" Arts Collaboration Showcase will be taking place at UTSA’s Buena Vista Theatre at the Downtown Campus from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Shuttle service will be provided for...

Proximity to campus benefits residents of Laurel Village and Alvarez Hall

Proximity to campus benefits residents of Laurel Village and Alvarez Hall

Gauri Raje, Assistant News Editor November 9, 2021

Laurel Village and Alvarez Hall are two of the five dormitory options offered to UTSA students who plan to live on campus.  Laurel Village offers students apartment style living spaces with either...

The banquet table has provided a free meal for the past four years. Photo courtesy of Carmel Gabriel

The Banquet Table to offer free Thanksgiving meals for students

Bella Nieto, News Editor November 9, 2021

The Banquet Table, a non-profit student organization on campus, is centered on coffee and honoring local non-profits. The organization plans to host its free annual Thanksgiving dinner for UTSA students...

Event feature: 'Empty Place at the Table'

Event feature: ‘Empty Place at the Table’

Laynie Clark, Assistant Arts and Life Editor November 2, 2021

The solemn exhibition “Empty Place at the Table” is a disheartening and eye-opening demonstration located in various dining halls around UTSA. This exhibit gives a visual representation of a dinner...

Several signs were displayed by protestors on campus depicting aborted fetuses. Bella Nieto/The Paisano

Anti-abortion demonstration elicits strong emotions

Bella Nieto, News Editor November 2, 2021

Love of Truth Ministries volunteers displayed images of fetuses to aid in explaining their views on abortion in the Sombrilla Plaza on Oct. 27.  Also in the Plaza was a large canvas titled “Free...

Dreamers Resource Center supports UTSA's undocumented student population

Dreamers Resource Center supports UTSA’s undocumented student population

Gauri Raje, Assitant News Editor November 2, 2021

According to its official website, the Dreamers Resource Center at UTSA was created to “assist Dreamers and students with mixed-status families.” The Center has been active since 2018 and was created...

Erica McFarland and Lance Tran named Spirit of the Roadrunner recipients

Erica McFarland and Lance Tran named Spirit of the Roadrunner recipients

Bella Nieto, News Editor November 2, 2021

At the UTSA homecoming game, where the ‘Runners prevailed against Rice in a 45-0 victory, Erica McFarland and Lance Tran were named Spirit of the Roadrunner recipients.  Tran, a junior actuarial...

Photos of the Arts Building on UTSA's Main Campus

Photos of the Arts Building on UTSA’s Main Campus

October 26, 2021

Photographs courtesy of Dustin Vickers.

Reopening of the Institute of Texan Cultures

Reopening of the Institute of Texan Cultures

Briah Ramos, Contributing Writer October 6, 2021

The UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures recently reopened during Hispanic Heritage Month after 18 months of closure due to the pandemic. The Institute of Texan Cultures (ITC) is a historical museum composed...

Dean of Students LT Robinson sends updates on sexual assault intiatives

Dean of Students LT Robinson sends updates on sexual assault intiatives

Bella Nieto, News Editor October 5, 2021

In an email to students last week, Senior Vice Provost for Student Affairs and Dean of Students LT Robinson detailed the current state of the university's initiative to prevent sexual assault and misconduct.  The...

Annual Safety Report details campus crime statistics

Annual Safety Report details campus crime statistics

Bella Nieto, News Editor October 5, 2021

The 2021 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which details statistics from the 2020-2021 academic year, was released this week.  Every year UTSA releases its Security and Fire Safety Audit. The report...

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