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

A guide to UTSA’s community resources

A guide to UTSA’s community resources

Laynie Clark, Editor-in-Chief February 6, 2024

As a UTSA student, there are tons of resources available. Some resources are available through more widely known offices like UTSA One Stop, but others are a little more unknown. Hidden away on the UTSA...

PJ Carter’s inspiring journey to find a home

PJ Carter’s inspiring journey to find a home

Logan Martinez, Staff Writer February 6, 2024

Entering his third year of college basketball, the journey of UTSA men’s basketball junior PJ Carter has been nothing short of inspiring.  Transferring to UTSA from Georgia Highlands Junior College,...

SGA presents campus-oriented agenda

SGA presents campus-oriented agenda

Jake Mireles, Opinion Editor February 6, 2024

On Thursday, Feb. 1, Student Government Association (SGA) President Zachary Nepote delivered remarks on the past achievements of SGA and his administration’s future goals during the Spring 2024 State...

New polling center seeks residents’ views

New polling center seeks residents’ views

Kara Lee, Graphic Editor February 6, 2024

UTSA introduced a new Center for Public Opinion Research (CPOR) to understand what issues are most important to San Antonio residents. The reason behind the new polling center is to gauge the ideas, principles...

UTSA’s food inclusivity is exclusive

UTSA’s food inclusivity is exclusive

Elizabeth Hope, Staff Writer February 6, 2024

As a vegan or vegetarian, finding something to eat on campus that will make you feel full and happy is a struggle. Overall, UTSA offers a nice selection of dining services on campus. Depending on what...

Roadrunners fail to corral win in rodeo weekend matchup

Roadrunners fail to corral win in rodeo weekend matchup

Logan Martinez, Staff Writer February 6, 2024

Despite late-game heroics, the UTSA men’s basketball team’s miraculous comeback was once again cut short in its 80-76 loss to Rice Saturday afternoon in the Convocation Center.  “We didn’t...

Farewell, Frank Harris

Farewell, Frank Harris

Rylan Renteria, Distribution Manager February 6, 2024

It requires a special kind of human being to become a program legend. Your impact must be felt — not just on the field, but off of it as well.  In the case of Schertz native Frank Harris, he is all...

Post-closure: good or bad for diversity efforts?

Post-closure: good or bad for diversity efforts?

Andrew Dotson, Staff Writer February 4, 2024

On Jan. 2, UTSA President Taylor Eighmy announced the unexpected closure of the Office of Inclusive Excellence (OIE). This comes in stark contrast to the university’s original commitment to repurposing...

SGA nominates committee chairs and looks forward to the semester ahead

SGA nominates committee chairs and looks forward to the semester ahead

Jake Mireles, Opinion Editor January 30, 2024

On Thursday, Jan. 25, UTSA’s Student Government Association (SGA) held its first general assembly of the Spring 2024 semester. SGA tackled the election of a new Deputy Speaker, the nomination of multiple...

SAISD juniors offered admission at UTSA

SAISD juniors offered admission at UTSA

Alessandra Avila, Staff Writer January 30, 2024

UTSA is partnering with SAISD to accept the top 25% of their graduating class. This will apply to junior-standing students. UTSA stated that more than 700 eligible SAISD juniors were contacted to begin...

New ‘AirRowdy’ network receives mixed reviews

New ‘AirRowdy’ network receives mixed reviews

Noah Willoughby, Staff Writer January 30, 2024

Upon returning to campus, UTSA students and faculty experienced a modified login process for the new on-campus Wi-Fi, AirRowdy. Shutdowns of the old “AirRowdy_Student,” “AirRowdy_Guest” and “AirRowdy_FacultyStaff”...

Alumni, Future Texas Business Legend: Anna Almaraz

Alumni, Future Texas Business Legend: Anna Almaraz

Kara Lee, Graphic Editor January 30, 2024

Anna Almaraz is a first-generation college student, a Future Texas Business Legend in the Texas Business Hall of Fame, a nonprofit lover and, most recently, one of the invited panelists for UTSA’s 2024...

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