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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

Poetry knows no borders: UTSA’s Professor Cano, M.A. teaches Spanish through poetry

Poetry knows no borders: UTSA’s Professor Cano, M.A. teaches Spanish through poetry

Vanessa William November 13, 2019

Poems: SPN 1014 Spanish Heritage at UTSA Profesora Lilian L. Cano Doce años más tarde By: Victoria Chaires Eras mi padre, cuando tenía dos años, te amaba tanto. Entonces dijiste que tenías...

Charlene Mass on defense. Photo by Julia Maenius

Women’s basketball starts season strong

Ryan Garza November 13, 2019

The UTSA women’s basketball team (2-0) opened up their season with a win against the Concordia University Tornadoes, 73-44. The Roadrunners would then go on to defeat the University of the Incarnate...

Madeline McKay swings at a set from Courtney Walters. Photo by Lindsey Thomas

Volleyball continues conference slate: Roadrunners prepare for last home game of the season

Julia Maenius November 13, 2019

The UTSA Roadrunner volleyball team (15-10, 8-4 C-USA) hosted the Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders on Sunday, Nov. 10, closing in on their 14th winning season under head coach Laura Neugebauer-Groff....

Softball completes fall season. Photo by Heather Montoya

Softball completes fall season

Dalton Hartmann November 13, 2019

The Roadrunner softball team ended its fall season on Nov. 9, with two home wins over the Alvin Community College Dolphins and Cisco Community College Wranglers. The ‘Runners played the Dolphins and...

Lowell Narcisse runs the ball in a 2019 game against the Rice Owls.

Looking Forward to the Golden Eagles

Ryder Martin November 13, 2019

Fresh off a comeback, 24-23, victory last week against Old Dominion University (ODU) (1-9), UTSA football improved to 4-5. After a slow start on offense, the Roadrunners scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns...

Frank Wilson addresses the media. Photo by Lindsey Thomas

Fire Frank Wilson

Jose Bouquett November 13, 2019

A 13-point, fourth-quarter comeback against Old Dominion University (ODU) Monarchs (1-9) has unfortunately and likely saved Frank Wilson’s job as UTSA’s head football coach. The comeback was needed...

Knox Hellums brings the ball up the court. Photo  by Ellyson Ortega

Men’s basketball continues to look for first win

Ryan Garza November 13, 2019

The Sunshine Slam took place in Kissimmee, Florida, from Nov. 8 to Nov. 10. The men’s basketball team looked to claim their first win of the season, but they were unsuccessful. The UTSA Roadrunners had...

Illustration by Max Aguirre

From the free press: Veterans, thank you

Editorial Board November 13, 2019

“Democracy dies in darkness.” This phrase is enshrined in the masthead of the Washington Post. While democracy is kept alive by journalists who bring stories to light, their right to do so is protected...

Got hate speech?

Got hate speech?

Xavier Richardson November 13, 2019

UTSA president, Taylor Eighmy, sent out a university-wide email on Nov. 4 about protected speech on campus. In the email, Eighmy included a link to Section 51.9315 of the Texas Education Code, the law...

Illustration by Amber Chin

Not all fees are bad

Editorial Board November 6, 2019

UTSA will propose several student fee increases to the UT Board of Regents for Fall 2020, including a $3 increase for the Library Resource Charge and a $3.10 increase for the Medical Services Fee. While...

UTSA Emergency Alerts are Not ‘All Clear’

UTSA Emergency Alerts are Not ‘All Clear’

Xavier Richardson November 6, 2019

In the early morning hours of Sunday, Nov. 3, UTSA students, faculty and staff received a notification from the UTSA Alerts System. The alert stated, “An off-campus incident has been reported near Main...

Photo by Julia Maenius

Soccer’s season ends with a loss to UTEP

Tyler Pakulak November 6, 2019

This past Friday night, the UTSA soccer team finished their season with another heartbreaking loss to the University of Texas at El Paso Miners. Tessa Carlin scored the only goal of the game, with a shot...

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