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

Writing with puro amor and no expectations

Writing with puro amor and no expectations

Saryvette Morales Cádiz, Arts & Life Editor October 12, 2021

Author of the beloved Chicano novel, “The House on Mango Street,” Sandra Cisneros took part in a panel discussion sponsored by AARP Texas (American Association of Retired Persons) during Hispanic Heritage...

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SA Book Festival

Samantha Ceballos April 10, 2018

Sixth annual literary event draws prolific authors Last Saturday’s cold front did not deter literary fans from attending the sixth annual San Antonio Book Festival, where over 90 authors presented...

Cast of “The House on Mango Street.” Courtesy of The Classic Theatre

‘The House on Mango Street’ returns by popular demand

Raquel Zuniga April 11, 2017

“The House on Mango Street” returns to the Classic Theatre this month due to popular demand. Amy Ludwig’s adaptation of the Sandra Cisnero’s novel first performed at the Classic Theatre in September...

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National Medal of Arts and Humanities celebrate the American identity

Anelia Gomez-Cordova October 5, 2016

Last week, President Barack Obama awarded the 2015 National Medal of Arts and the National Humanities Medal in the East Room. From beginning to end, the ceremony was a celebration. During the opening...

Photos Courtesy of The Classic Theatre

The Classic Theatre presents ‘The House on Mango Street’

Caroline Traylor September 14, 2016

“The House on Mango Street” is the story of a young girl, Esperanza, coming of age in a 1960s low-income, predominantly immigrant, Chicago neighborhood.  Adapted from Sandra Cisneros’ beloved book...

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