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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

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Hot Fries and Depression: The new miracle cure

Nick Garza, Staff writer February 2, 2021

WARNING: Reading this article and following the suggestions included may or may not help your mental health. I can only speak from my personal experience.  Most days, I wake up feeling empty. I lie...

Photo by Ethan Gullett

The whole is greater than the sum of its parts

Editorial Board February 2, 2021

Undoubtedly, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the social, economic and cultural aspects of life for many individuals. As students, professors and UTSA administration attempt to navigate the challenges...

Annual Diploma Dash to be Held Virtually

Bella Nieto, News Editor January 27, 2021

The annual UTSA Alumni Association’s Diploma Dash - an event that in the past featured groups of families, friends and teams competing for prizes and awards - will be held virtually this year with all...

Jacob Germany throws down a thunderous dunk during Saturday's game against the Golden Eagles. Germany averaged 12 points and 9.5 rebounds over the weekend.

Roadrunners hold on late, sweep Southern Mississippi over the weekend

Eddie Sanchez, Contributing Writer January 26, 2021

Entering their first game of a two-game series on Friday, Jan. 22 with a 5-8 record (1-5 C-USA), UTSA basketball was looking to bounce back after getting swept on the road against Louisiana Tech last weekend....

The school of data science joins the downtown campus community

Jaida Sloan, Contributing Writer January 22, 2021

From land purchased from the city of San Antonio the expansion of downtown campus is underway. The $90 million  School of Data Science and National Security Collaboration Center building is on schedule...

Ceyenne Mass surveys the court in a game last year against North Texas.  Mass has appeared in nine games coming off of the bench for UTSA this season.

Women’s Basketball Looks To Grow After Rough First Half of Season

Ryder Martin, Sports Editor January 19, 2021

Approaching the midway point, the UTSA women’s basketball team has struggled for the majority of the season. Sporting a 2-9 record on the year heading into Friday’s game against Southern Mississippi,...

A banner hangs on campus. Doug Frantz's research could lead to a drug that could reduce the severity of illness of COVID-19.

UTSA professor receives funding to pursue COVID-19 drug discovery research

Josh Peck, News Editor November 24, 2020

Doug Frantz is a UTSA Max and Minnie Tomerlin Voelcker Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and the recent recipient of a $198,592 grant from the San Antonio Medical Foundation (SAMF) for his work on a...

Wide receiver Joshua Cephus jogs onto the field during UTSA's game against Army. Cephus and the offense will need to score early and often if they hope to overcome North Texas.

UTSA looks to finish regular season strong against North Texas

Ryder Martin, Assistant Sports Editor November 24, 2020

Following last week’s 23-20 grind-it-out slugfest against Southern Mississippi (2-7), UTSA football is all set for their regular season finale against North Texas. The win over Southern Mississippi vaulted...

Sincere McCormick rushes past every defender on the field and into the end zone in a game against LA Tech earlier this year. McCormick did much of the same after missing last weeks game, and is now UTSA's single season rushing record holder.

‘Runners survive a close one in Mississippi, are now Bowl eligible

Ryder Martin, Assistant Sports Editor November 23, 2020

UTSA’s game against Southern Mississippi wasn’t expected to be this close. Despite some early struggles, UTSA walked away with a victory over Southern Mississippi by a final score of 23-20. A monster...

Keaton Wallace gets into his defensive stance as UABs Jalen Benjamin brings the ball up the court in last years Conference USA tournament.

Men’s basketball aims for a winning season despite roster changes

Dalton Hartmann, Staff Writer November 20, 2020

Coming into the 2020-2021 UTSA men’s basketball season, fans of the Roadrunners will have a lot to look forward to. Looking at the roster, the team has gone through huge changes when it comes to the...

Figure courtesy of Manuel Cano.

Drug overdose mortality varies among hispanic population

Bella Nieto, Assistant News Editor November 20, 2020

Historically, research has shown that the Hispanic population is exceptionally diverse, yet large portions of the research categorize Hispanics as one population, which may cause results to be monolithic...

Women's basketball's guard Mikayla Woods dribbles the ball up the court against UIW last season.

Women’s basketball looks to grow and improve in new season

Julia Maenius and Ryder Martin November 17, 2020

The UTSA women’s basketball team will return to the court for the 2020-21 season on Wednesday, Nov. 25 after an unconventional offseason. UTSA slumped to a 6-23 overall record last season, finishing...

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