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

The truth about Costco’s hotdog and soda combo

The truth about Costco’s hotdog and soda combo

Malaki Lingg, Web Editor November 14, 2023

Forty years ago, in 1983, the first Costco store was opened. Since then, the wholesale grocery chain has become a staple in the American home as well as the American diet. As customers leave the checkout...

Texas’ war on labor

Texas’ war on labor

Jake Mireles, Opinion Editor April 25, 2023

In Texas, where the sweltering and unpredictable climate can make even the most menial jobs extremely intense — and even dangerous — common labor rights often taken for granted may soon meet the chopping...

Illustration by Ana Lorant

Billionaires belong under a microscope

Ebony Purks, Staff Writer April 27, 2020

Billionaires like Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg and Kylie Jenner have been criticized for their donation amounts to foundations and charities, which sparks controversial debates on social media. On one side...

Illustration by Alex Hanks

The working class deserves a living wage now more than ever

Ebony Purks, Staff Writer March 23, 2020

Since 2007, the federal minimum wage has been stagnant at $7.25 per hour. Since then, minimum wage has lagged while cost of living has steadily increased. Essentials like food, education, medical care...

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