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

SGA continues to disappoint

SGA continues to disappoint

Editorial Board April 23, 2024

The results for the Spring 2024 Student Government Association elections are in. While this time brings a change in leadership to the organization and new representatives for the respective colleges, two...

SGA closes out the academic year

SGA closes out the academic year

Faith Kouadio, Staff Writer April 23, 2024

Following the spring general election, the last student general assembly on April 18 confirmed nominees for next school year’s election commission, committee chair seats, speaker of the senate and deputy...

SGA and student organizations clash over funding issues

SGA and student organizations clash over funding issues

Malaki Lingg, Web Editor April 2, 2024

The Student Government Association (SGA) runs a reimbursement program entitled the Leaderfund. Its main purpose is to provide financial support for registered student organizations that “host events...

SGA President Zachary Nepote reflects on his presidency

SGA President Zachary Nepote reflects on his presidency

Malaki Lingg, Web Editor April 2, 2024

As Spring Commencement approaches, students in senior standing at the University of Texas at San Antonio reflect on their academic journey, with Zachary Nepote, the Student Government Association (SGA)...

More money, less excuses

More money, less excuses

Editorial Board April 2, 2024

When it comes to running a student organization, one thing that must be taken into account at all times is funding. Money talks, especially in today’s world, and student organizations hoping to establish...

SGA prepares for election and spring events

SGA prepares for election and spring events

Faith Kouadio, Staff Writer February 27, 2024

SGA held a brief meeting on Feb. 22 to discuss several upcoming events. Some key takeaways were the election for SGA’s executive positions, including President and several senator seats, which began...

SGA discusses the university budget and tuition freeze

SGA discusses the university budget and tuition freeze

Amber Serio, News Editor February 13, 2024

In their second general assembly of the semester, UTSA’s Student Government Association (SGA) discussed several topics, such as the university budget, how different funds are used and the tuition freeze...

SGA presents campus-oriented agenda

SGA presents campus-oriented agenda

Jake Mireles, Opinion Editor February 6, 2024

On Thursday, Feb. 1, Student Government Association (SGA) President Zachary Nepote delivered remarks on the past achievements of SGA and his administration’s future goals during the Spring 2024 State...

SGA nominates committee chairs and looks forward to the semester ahead

SGA nominates committee chairs and looks forward to the semester ahead

Jake Mireles, Opinion Editor January 30, 2024

On Thursday, Jan. 25, UTSA’s Student Government Association (SGA) held its first general assembly of the Spring 2024 semester. SGA tackled the election of a new Deputy Speaker, the nomination of multiple...

SGA provides guidance on antisemitism and SB 17

SGA provides guidance on antisemitism and SB 17

Amber Serio, Assistant News Editor November 21, 2023

UTSA’s Student Government Association (SGA) gathered on Thursday, Nov. 16, for their second to last general assembly of the semester. Topics that were discussed included antisemitism occurring on other...

Apathetic politics plague SGA

Apathetic politics plague SGA

Editorial Board November 21, 2023

During an interview in April, prior to the start of the Fall 2023 semester, Student Government Association (SGA) President Zachary Neopote was asked about his view on the low voter turnout for SGA elections.  “I...

SGA discusses student safety and open educational resources

SGA discusses student safety and open educational resources

Kara Lee, Graphic Editor November 7, 2023

In their 48th General Assembly, the Student Government Association (SGA) launched its sixth session of the semester, addressing a variety of topics such as free textbooks and improved safety on the Main...

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