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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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#BlackLivesMatter: The Paisano’s commitment to keeping the UTSA community informed

Editorial Board September 15, 2020

The Paisano denounces systemic oppression and racial bias, and we will remain committed to providing you with content covering these issues as we approach our 40th year in circulation.  As student...

A sign in the Student Union tells university community members to wear face coverings. The signage is part of UTSA's "Do Your Part" campaign to slow the spread of COVID-19 on campus.

COVID-19 Surveillance Testing Program Launches in Student Housing

Josh Peck, News Editor September 15, 2020

UTSA launched a new COVID-19 surveillance testing program on Sept. 14 for asymptomatic students living in on-campus housing. Participation in the program is voluntary, and the tests will come at no cost...

'Runners prepare to make their home debut against Stephen F. Austin

‘Runners prepare to make their home debut against Stephen F. Austin

Ryder Martin, Assistant Sports Editor September 15, 2020

This Saturday, UTSA football (1-0) will kick off their home opener and look to continue their hot start to the year against their FCS opponents, the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (0-1). The Jeff Traylor...

Quarterback Frank Harris runs through Texas State defenders on his way to the end zone during the first quarter of UTSA's 51-48 win.

UTSA kicks off Traylor era in spectacular fashion

Max Aguirre, Sports Editor September 12, 2020

The 2020 edition of the I-35 Showdown did not disappoint. A double-overtime ending to the first game of the Traylor era saw the Roadrunners overcome a fierce Texas State University Bobcat comeback. The...

President Taylor Eighmy (center) talking to Diego Bernal (left) and Senator Jose Menendez (right) at a UTSA event. Eighmy sent out an email with updates on the Spring 2021 semester and Fall 2020 commencement on Sept. 8.

Eighmy says Spring 2021 classes will be ‘mostly online’ in new email sent to UTSA community

Breahna Luera, News Editor September 11, 2020

President Taylor Eighmy sent an email to UTSA students, faculty and staff with a number of new campus updates on Sept. 8., including information about what the Spring 2021 semester will look like.  “At...

Sophomore Setter Courtney Walters

Groff and Pittman reflect on the postponement of volleyball and soccer

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor September 11, 2020

Following months of uncertainty, the Conference USA (C-USA) Board of Directors decided to postpone the soccer and volleyball seasons. This decision directly impacted the Roadrunners’ fall athletics schedule,...

Photo by Robyn Castro

UTSA launches COVID-19 dashboard to track cases and on-campus isolation and quarantine

Josh Peck, News Editor September 11, 2020

UTSA recently launched a COVID-19 dashboard to provide the number of positive COVID-19 cases among students, faculty, staff and others affiliated with the university that have a direct campus impact, as...

A player spotlight: Sincere McCormick

A player spotlight: Sincere McCormick

Max Aguirre, Sports Editor September 8, 2020

After putting together a remarkable freshman campaign last year, running back Sincere McCormick will no doubt be an instrumental part of the Roadrunner offense this season. Standing at 5 feet 9 inches...

UTSA’s Flu Vaccine Clinics

September 6, 2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOJb6UbY4QE   UTSA is allowing students to do their part to protect their own health and the health of others by offering flu vaccine clinics on both the main...

UTSA Ranks Top 3 in Graduating Hispanic Students

September 6, 2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SFZ1dPHt6Y UTSA has been named a top institution in Texas for graduating Latinos. It is ranked third out of the top five institutions for awarding bachelor degrees to...

UTSA’s New $95 Million Science and Engineering Building

September 6, 2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eo9W_05T8P8 UTSA has opened the new Science and Engineering building that opened to the UTSA community on August 22nd. This $95 million dollar project has been under...

Chaparral Village is one of three UTSA-owned dormitories on campus. UTSA has not committed to giving students a pro-rated housing refund if the university forces them to leave on-campus housing.

UTSA does not commit to offering housing refunds if students are forced to leave campus

Josh Peck, News Editor September 4, 2020

At this time, UTSA will not commit to offering prorated housing refunds for students in the event that the university forces students to leave on-campus housing, according to a UTSA spokesperson. UTSA-owned...

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