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 March of Us’ commemorates Trans Day of Visibility

‘The March of Us’ commemorates Trans Day of Visibility

Kara Lee, Graphic Designer April 4, 2023

  Unfiltered Wings and The J Pan Project organized San Antonio’s first ‘The March of Us’ on Friday, March 31 — which was Transgender Day of Visibility. The march was also promoted by...

Shootings and inaction: the continuing trend

Shootings and inaction: the continuing trend

Editorial Board April 4, 2023

Nashville, Tennessee, is mourning the loss of three school children — all just nine years old — and three adult staff members of the Covenant School, after their lives were taken during a shooting...

Bigotry is sweeping the nation

Bigotry is sweeping the nation

Naydine De La Fuente, Staff Writer April 4, 2023

In 2023, according to Trans Legislation Tracker, there have been approximately 492 bills introduced by legislation that aim to block trans people from receiving basic health care, education, legal recognition...

Using misinformation to pursue oppression

Using misinformation to pursue oppression

Ahavah Kirwan, Contributor April 4, 2023

Last week, a mass shooting occurred at The Covenant School, a private elementary Presbyterian school in Nashville, Tennessee. Six people were murdered: three nine-year-old children and three staff members....

Bigotry is a drag

Bigotry is a drag

Luna Infante, Staff Writer March 21, 2023

On March 2, Tennessee passed HB 9, a law restricting adult cabaret performances from taking place in public spaces or in the presence of children. This law bans these shows from taking place within 1,000...

A heinous step toward intolerance

A heinous step toward intolerance

Editorial Board March 7, 2023
A new Texas bill may act as a systematic oppression of LGBTQ+ parents
LGBTQ+ History Month: Sappho

LGBTQ+ History Month: Sappho

Amanda Sellers, Contributing Writer October 26, 2021

Even antiquated censorship cannot ignore one of the most prolific and greatly admired poets of the Classical period. Sappho has survived for almost two millennia, having composed close to 10,000 lines...

Black and queer in America: the double negative

Black and queer in America: the double negative

Ryan Thompson November 28, 2018

Black and queer in America: the double negative. To grow up a black male in America is to grow up confused and uncertain of your place. You are constantly made aware of your larger features and your color....

Photo of Dr. Jackie Cuevas

Q&A with Dr. Jackie Cuevas

Vivian Guillen March 30, 2018

UTSA professor Jackie Cuevas, Ph.D, teaches Chicana Feminist Writers, Mexican American Literature, Feminist Theory/Literary Theories, Introduction to LGBTQ Studies and much more, with most of her English...

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