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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

UTSA Downtown expansion transforms San Antonio

UTSA Downtown expansion transforms San Antonio

Alessandra Avila, Assistant News Editor February 27, 2024

Ten thousand students are expected to live and study on the 32 acres of UTSA’s Downtown Campus by 2028. The region’s economy hopes to change due to mixed-use construction, microtransit and student...

UTSA celebrates fifth Journée de la Francophonie

UTSA celebrates fifth Journée de la Francophonie

Juan Manuel Rocha Gómez, Contributor February 27, 2024

On Feb. 24, 2024, UTSA celebrated its fifth annual Journée de la Francophonie, a celebration of the French language in all its variations and the diverse cultures of its speakers. The event aims to foster...

Poetry society is back from the dead

Poetry society is back from the dead

Lauren Hernandez, Assistant Arts & Life Editor February 27, 2024

The Student Poetry Society is alive and thriving. What was once a desolate club with barely enough members to qualify as such is now an exciting collective of talented students eager to create art and...

Downtown San Antonio’s most affordable, best-rated housing

Downtown San Antonio’s most affordable, best-rated housing

Riley Carroll, Arts & Life Editor February 27, 2024

Calling all UTSA Downtown students, The Paisano has not forgotten about you. Last week’s edition to Spare Change covered Northwest San Antonio’s best-ranked living under $1,000, but we are switching...

The rise of UTSA women’s lacrosse

The rise of UTSA women’s lacrosse

Naydine De La Fuente, Copyediting Coordinator February 27, 2024

Within UTSA’s vibrant sports scene lies a team that has been powerfully making its mark — the women’s lacrosse team. With determination and talent, these athletes have been steadily making a name...

Six UTSA players to watch this spring

Six UTSA players to watch this spring

February 27, 2024

With a mix of newcomers and veterans, UTSA’s spring sports teams bring forth some passionate performances to Main Campus. Here are six Roadrunner athletes to watch this spring.  Jaylen Prichard,...

Lack of offense limits UTSA to two wins at College Station

Lack of offense limits UTSA to two wins at College Station

Noah Willoughby, Staff Writer February 27, 2024

In the third away tournament of the season, the UTSA softball team visited Davis Diamond at the Texas A&M Invitational. The Roadrunners went 2-4 over the weekend, making their overall record a disappointing...

Prioritize student safety

Prioritize student safety

Editorial Board February 27, 2024

Early in the morning on Sunday, Feb. 18, multiple residents of The Villas at Babcock reported seeing a man armed with a rifle knocking on residents’ doors and counting down. This, understandably, caused...

Roadrunners cough up victory in final minutes

Roadrunners cough up victory in final minutes

Logan Martinez, Staff Writer February 25, 2024

Despite an outstanding defensive performance, key turnovers caused UTSA to fall to South Florida 66-61 Wednesday in the Convocation Center. A 15-point night from guard Christian Tucker was not enough to...

Sexual assault, theft, stalking

Sexual assault, theft, stalking

Laynie Clark, Editor-in-Chief February 20, 2024

In compliance with the Clery Act, UTSA keeps a public daily crime log that houses all on-campus crimes. The log gives brief summaries that include the date, time, location, incident and current status...

Exploring UTSA’s graduation and admission rates

Exploring UTSA’s graduation and admission rates

Faith Kouadio, Staff Writer February 20, 2024

As UTSA reached R1 status and began to be recognized nationally for several of its programs, its applicants’ competitiveness and the ratio output of graduates have been questioned. Although increasing...

Ban on cultural graduations sparks controversy

Ban on cultural graduations sparks controversy

Elizabeth Hope, Staff Writer February 20, 2024

On Jan. 1, 2024, Senate Bill 17 (SB 17) went into effect, causing all Texas universities and colleges to close their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) offices. SB 17 was signed into law by Gov. Greg...

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