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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

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San Antonio: the (big) little city that could

Mackenzie Dyer January 31, 2018

San Antonio’s future is bright. In 2016, the city was listed by The Huffington Post as one of the five most underrated cities in the United States along with places like Pittsburg, Birmingham, Raleigh...

University Center maintains its look but comes with a new name of Student Union.
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New semester, new name

Gaige Davila January 10, 2018

University center renamed Student Union   The University Center (UC) will be renamed “UTSA Student Union” after the University Center Advisory Council, a board composed of undergraduate and...

President Eighmy addresses students about the Tuition and Fees Proposal.
Courtesy of Heather Montoya/Paisano

Tuition increase proposed

Samuel De Leon December 6, 2017

UTSA’s Tuition and Fees Committee will soon send its proposal for a tuition increase to UTSA President Taylor Eighmy and then the UT System Board of Regents. With relatively no change in tuition and...

Ethan Pham, The Paisano

CAP students anonymous

Mackenzie Dyer September 27, 2017

What is CAP? The term is a familiar one at UTSA, but few people completely understand what it entails or how it affects their campus. The Coordinated Admissions Program (CAP) expands admission options...

Graphic by Ethan Pham

UTSA Ranked #68 among young universities

Samuel De Leon April 11, 2017

UTSA continues to strive for success, boosting a higher rating on the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. “This is a tremendous accomplishment, one that you should be very proud...

Isaac Serna, The Paisano

Q&A: Dr. Pedro Reyes

Isaac Serna and Samuel De Leon March 28, 2017

The Paisano sat with Interim President Dr. Pedro Reyes to get his take on UTSA, its future and his role at the university. Interview conducted by Isaac Serna & Samuel DeLeon Q:...

Sources include: College Scorecard. Tristan Ipock, The Paisano

“Graduation rates are unacceptable”

Isaac Serna March 28, 2017

The recent shift in leadership following former UTSA President Ricardo Romo’s exit opened the floor to the question: “what is next for the University of Texas at San Antonio?” Acting President Dr....

Odd man out

Editorial staff March 8, 2017

Since Chancellor McRaven’s cryptic email announcing President Romo was being placed on administrative leave due to allegations regarding his conduct, the series of subsequent events can only be described...

The UT System owes us transparency

Editorial staff March 1, 2017

It’s been two weeks since UTSA President Ricardo Romo was placed on administrative leave pending a review of allegations to his conduct. The announcement was made in an email sent to UTSA faculty by...

Ethan Pham, The Paisano

Romo responds

Caroline Traylor, Isaac Serna, and Samuel De Leon February 23, 2017

UTSA President Ricardo Romo has been placed on administrative leave effective immediately pending a review of allegations related to his conduct. University of Texas System Chancellor William McRaven announced...

What Does Our Future Hold?

What Does Our Future Hold?

Samuel De Leon February 23, 2017

Current university President Ricardo Romo has taken administrative leave pending a review of his conduct. The presidential search committee continues to search for Romo’s replacement, who is set to start...

UTSA community defines values, not administrators

Editorial staff February 23, 2017

At times of success as well as moments of uncertainty, the UTSA community must embrace its core values: integrity, excellence and respect. In light of President Ricardo Romo’s recent administrative...

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