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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

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

It's Not Just a Phase, Mom!

It’s Not Just a Phase, Mom!

April 8, 2020

LGBT+ Mental Health According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) website “[LGBTQ+] adults are more than twice as likely as heterosexual adults to experience a mental health condition…[and...

How to Listen to Someone

How to Listen to Someone

Robin Molina, Staff Writer April 8, 2020

I was sitting at my kitchen table after I finished the research for this article and when I finally found the answers to the questions I would ask myself every time someone opened up to me with their story:...

How to Consistently Take Care of Your Mental Health

How to Consistently Take Care of Your Mental Health

Xavier Richardson, Staff Writer April 8, 2020

When you’re a student who is expected to attend classes while working a part-time job to pay the bills, life can be a little hectic, and if you throw an extracurricular or two into the mix, things might...

The Main Building and JPL at the UTSA Main Campus. A UTSA official apologized to donors for an email that mentioned both the COVID-19 pandemic and estate planning.

UTSA official apologizes for ‘insensitive’ email to donors

Josh Peck, News Editor April 7, 2020

On April 3, Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations Karl Miller Lugo apologized to UTSA alumni for an earlier email that Senior Executive Director of Gift Planning Kimberly West sent soliciting...

Alone in Perpetual Darkness — No, This is Not About Existentialism

Alone in Perpetual Darkness — No, This is Not About Existentialism

Lindsey Mione, Special Events Coordinator April 6, 2020

Abusive Relationships There are many types of abuse, but they all have one thing in common: It is never the victim’s fault. It’s hard to be aware of emotional abuse, but there are key signs to look...

Warped Reflections

Warped Reflections

Heather Montoya, Co-News Editor April 6, 2020

In retrospect … I think I had an eating disorder. Sitting in my introduction to psychology class, my 19-year-old-freshman-self saw an all too accurate description of a difficult period in my life, a...

Why Therapy is Important

Ryan Houston-Dial, Assistant Opinion Editor April 6, 2020

In December 2018, I lost my dearest friend — my grandfather. He was the first individual to pass away that I was very close to, and the thought of not having him around scared me. I started to feel my...

UTSA to take part in virtual career fair hosted by UT System

UTSA to take part in virtual career fair hosted by UT System

Ebony Purks, Staff Writer April 6, 2020

On April 7, the UT System is holding a virtual career fair for students and alumni to meet employers nationwide during a live, online recruitment event. This event sparks a precedent for the UT system...

University Oaks, Chisholm Hall release students from Spring 2020 leases

University Oaks, Chisholm Hall release students from Spring 2020 leases

Josh Peck, News Editor April 3, 2020

Effective April 1, Chisholm Hall and University Oaks will be releasing students from the remainder of their rent payments after an agreement was made between UTSA and the private company that operates...

UTSA adopts optional credit/no credit grading system for Spring 2020 semester

UTSA adopts optional credit/no credit grading system for Spring 2020 semester

Breahna Luera, News Editor April 3, 2020

On March 31, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Kimberly Andrews Espy sent an email to UTSA students announcing that the university is adopting a temporary Credit/No Credit (CR/NC) option...

Tech Café lends students laptops

Tech Café lends students laptops

Josh Peck, News Editor April 3, 2020

As part of UTSA’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the UTSA Tech Café is lending out laptops to students who need them, offering remote assistance for technical issues on students’ personal laptops...

UTSA faculty member, student both test positive for COVID-19

UTSA faculty member, student both test positive for COVID-19

Josh Peck, News Editor March 28, 2020

According to a statement from UTSA President Dr. Taylor Eighmy, a student and faculty member have tested positive for COVID-19 after their separate international travels. They became symptomatic after...

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