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

An American odyssey of hazing and nepotism

An American odyssey of hazing and nepotism

Nicholas Kingman, Staff Writer July 21, 2023

Ford, apple pie, putting ice in drinks and the brutish hazing culture of boys clubs are just some cultural cornerstones of the American identity. Northwestern University’s football program caught the...

Brotherhood until when?

Brotherhood until when?

Regina Robert, Staff Writer November 8, 2022

College is the time to pursue passions, meet new people and make lifelong friendships. Many college freshmen are introduced to Greek life as an outlet to form those connections. Fraternities and sororities...

Fraternities and misogyny: A fine line

Fraternities and misogyny: A fine line

Chloe Williams, Assistant Web Editor February 15, 2022

Trigger Warning: Discussion of sexual assault and rape As Greek life recruitment renews and our campus is bombarded with groups promising the feelings of brotherhood and community, it has become impossible...

The fascinating world of Greek Life

The fascinating world of Greek Life

Joanna Paje, Staff Writer September 21, 2021

Alpha Sigma Rho, Gamma Beta, Omega Delta Phi—Greek life can be incredibly daunting as a freshman in college if you’ve never seen anything like it before. At the surface, fraternities and sororities...

Student Spotlight: Jyron Joseph

Student Spotlight: Jyron Joseph

Triston Simpson-Bland August 21, 2018

Jyron Joseph, a UTSA senior music major and member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, was nominated as a representative for the National Collegiate Province and won the election by a vast majority. Joseph will...

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Greek Life

Emmanuel Quiroz May 20, 2018

When I first started my undergraduate career, there was one thing that I knew for sure, I would not be part of: Greek life. I always thought fraternities and sororities were nothing but partying, drinking,...

Members of the UTSA chapter of the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity pose at an organized social event. Photo Courtesy of Brittney Tisdale

The history of black brother and sisterhood in America

Kenyatta Battle February 14, 2018

During Black History Month, UTSA will host a panel for Black History Month discussing the importance of black fraternities’ and sororities’ history and importance. Organized by Karla Broadus, UTSA...

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