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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

Students take a group picture at the
end of the MLK March.

San Antonio holds nation’s largest MLK march

Josh Peck, News Editor January 21, 2020

Hundreds of members of the UTSA community attended the largest annual MLK March in the country on Monday, Jan. 20. The march celebrates King’s life and the civil rights movement that he embodied. The...

Students participate in the MLK
March holding a UTSA banner.

Organization designs civil rights trip

Josh Peck, News Editor January 21, 2020

Over 40 UTSA students visited memorials, museums and other historical sites across several southern states this January to get hands-on education regarding the history of civil rights and social justice...

Vigil held outside of Alvarez hall. Photo by josh peck

Three students pass away

Breahna Luera, News Editor January 21, 2020

UTSA lost three Roadrunners in the Fall 2019 semester. Mariana Otero passed away in a car accident on Oct. 16. Senior finance major Eric Naranjo passed away in a plane crash on Dec. 1. Sophomore pre-music...

Graphic by Paola Esquivel

UT regents approve increased tuition and fees

Josh Peck, News Editor January 21, 2020

Starting in Fall 2020, UTSA students on the traditional tuition rate plan will see an increase of 2.6%, or approximately $305.91, in their tuition and fees after the University of Texas (UT) System Board...

Mugshot of Rose Rodriguez-Rabin. Photo courtesy of Guadalupe County Records

Former UTSA lecturer faces federal drug charges

Breahna Luera, News Editor January 21, 2020

Rose Rodriguez-Rabin, a former lecturer in UTSA’s writing program, was released from federal custody and pled not guilty to charges against her after allegedly taking part in the manufacturing and distribution...

Jhivvan Jackson looks on during a game against LA Tech.

Athlete of the Week: Jhivvan Jackson

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor January 21, 2020

Junior guard Jhivvan Jackson has made his way into UTSA basketball history, holding the third all-time scoring title while he finishes up his third season for the Roadrunners. Jackson first picked up...

Charlene Mass defends the basket against the Cardinals.

Women’s basketball begins home stand

Ryan Garza, Sports Editor January 21, 2020

UTSA women’s basketball (6-10, 2-3 C-USA) fell to the University of Texas at El Paso Miners, 54-94, on Jan. 18, and will have a two-game home stand before they hit the road once again. Three different...

Coach Traylor receives a team jersey during his welcome press conference.

‘Feel the juice’: Meet Jeff Traylor Get to know the third head coach in UTSA football history

Ryan Garza, Sports Editor January 21, 2020

After another losing season, UTSA athletics felt the need to make some changes to its football program, including bringing in a new head coach. UTSA announced Jeff Traylor would be the third head coach...

Photo Courtesy of Kennedi Smith

Reteaching history: The civil rights and social justice experience

Kennedi Smith, Contributing Writer January 21, 2020

The Civil Rights and Social Justice Experience was a trip I will never forget. Its goal was to immerse a diverse group of almost 50 UTSA students in the history of the civil rights movement through an...

President Taylor Eighmy presents the Bold Promise program at the Westside Community Center in December 2019. 72% of Bold Promise recipients are first-generation students.

UTSA introduces tuition-free program for Fall 2020

Breahna Luera and Josh Peck December 13, 2019

UTSA announced the launch of its Bold Promise program on Thursday, Dec. 12. The Bold Promise initiative is a financial aid program that will waive all tuition and mandatory fees for eligible students....

Vigil held outside of Alvarez hall. Photo by josh peck

UTSA community holds vigil for Cesar Caballero

Breahna Luera December 10, 2019

The UTSA community joined the family of 19-year-old Cesar Caballero to hold a vigil in his memory in the Alvarez Hall Courtyard on Friday, Dec. 6. Caballero was a sophomore student and first-year resident...

Frank Wilson addresses the media. Photo by Lindsey Thomas

UTSA Fires Head Coach Frank Wilson

Ryan Garza December 2, 2019

Frank Wilson has been fired as head football coach after four seasons with the Roadrunners. UTSA Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Lisa Campos announced on Sunday Dec. 1.  “I want...

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