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

Being vaccinated is patriotic

Being vaccinated is patriotic

Editorial Board February 8, 2022

As of Jan. 26, according to the United States Army secretary, the COVID-19 vaccine will be mandatory for the Army, and any soldier that refuses to get the vaccine will be dismissed. This order pertains...

State of the City: Week 01/17/22

State of the City: Week 01/17/22

Bella Nieto, Managing Editor January 18, 2022

Local News: Several San Antonio-area school districts — Hondo, Seguin and Marble Falls — closed campuses on Friday due to staffing shortages from the rise of COVID-19 cases in the area, extending...

To vaccinate, or not to vaccinate

To vaccinate, or not to vaccinate

Joanna Paje, Staff Writer November 2, 2021

With the sudden explosion of the coronavirus in 2020, the pandemic has forced us all to reconsider our own morals and even question our own mortality. Our population as a whole was forced to sit down and...

State of the City- April 26, 2021

State of the City- April 26, 2021

Bella Nieto April 27, 2021

Local News:  Along the intersection of West Commerce and Zarzamora, 17 street artists painted murals across several buildings this weekend.    On Sunday, San Antonio hosted its first Ozone...

State of the City- April 21, 2021

State of the City- April 21, 2021

Bella Nieto, News Editor April 20, 2021

Local News:  Stephen Nicholas Broderick, a former deputy for the Travis County Sheriff's Office, has been arrested following accusations of fatally shooting three people in Austin this weekend.   Government...

State of the City- April 16, 2021

State of the City- April 16, 2021

Bella Nieto, News Editor April 16, 2021

Local News:  Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General, expressed his concern about the Freeman Coliseum migrant shelter on Twitter this week.    From now until the end of May, city officials...

State of the City- April 13, 2021

State of the City- April 13, 2021

Bella Nieto, News Editor April 13, 2021

Local News:  Charles Butt, HEB CEO, has received praise and support for his letter to Governor Greg Abbott. Sent last Tuesday, the letter urged Abbott to send all federally appropriated relief funds...

State of the City- April 09, 2021

State of the City- April 09, 2021

Bella Nieto, News Editor April 9, 2021

Local News:  Ron Rangel, judge for Bexar County District Court, retracted himself from overseeing the upcoming trial of former Precinct 2 Constable Michelle Barrientes Vela, who is on trial for perjury....

State of the City- March 30, 2021

State of the City- March 30, 2021

Bella Nieto, News Editor March 30, 2021

Local News:  As of today, Monday, March 29, COVID-19 vaccines will be available to individuals 16 and older. The only restriction is the Pfizer vaccine is only authorized for individuals below 18....

State of the City- February 26,2021

State of the City- February 26,2021

Bella Nieto, News Editor February 26, 2021

Local News: The City of San Antonio's Public Works Department is predicting an increase in the amount of potholes around the city because of the winter storm in the latter part of last week. The Public...

State of the City-February 22, 2021

State of the City-February 22, 2021

Bella Nieto, News Editor February 23, 2021

Local Updates: After the winter storm that swept San Antonio, putting many out of electricity and leaving water systems compromised, as of Sunday afternoon, all San Antonio residents service by SAWS...

Anti-vaxxers and their false beliefs

Donald Escamilla Jr. March 27, 2019

Vaccinations have always been a priority for parents when it comes to the health and safety of their children. But, times are changing. Parents read anything on the internet and think it is true. For instance,...

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