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

Let’s get freaky

Let’s get freaky

Lesley Fuentes, Staff Writer April 23, 2024

    In need of new explosive songs to soundtrack your daily activities? Look no further because today is your lucky day. After two long years, Machine Girl has cooked up three new tracks...

Drop and give me fifty

Drop and give me fifty

Rylan Renteria, Distribution Manager April 23, 2024

Rappers Drake and Kendrick Lamar have been throwing subtle shots at each other for years now. Tensions boiled over after Lamar blatantly went after Drake and J. Cole on Metro Boomin and Future’s new...

Finding Heaven with Conan Gray

Finding Heaven with Conan Gray

Naydine De La Fuente, Copyediting Coordinator April 23, 2024

After waiting for two years, alternative pop star Conan Gray, known for his top hits “Maniac” and “Heather,” has recently released his third anticipated studio album, “Found Heaven.” Gray ventures...

Album of the week: Alice in Chains’‘Jar of Flies’

Album of the week: Alice in Chains’‘Jar of Flies’

Logan Martinez, Staff Writer April 9, 2024

    At 30 years old, “Jar of Flies” serves as a testament to the greatness of the grunge-band legend, Alice in Chains. Its melodic riffs combine with the band’s eerie themes to...

Album of the week: ‘My Life’ by Mary J. Blige

Album of the week: ‘My Life’ by Mary J. Blige

Logan Martinez, Staff Writer April 2, 2024

      Since its release in 1994, Mary J. Blige’s “My Life” has remained a staple within the R&B genre. Its melodic rhythms and powerful yet smooth lyrics deliver an...

Contraceptives, it’s a good idea right?

Contraceptives, it’s a good idea right?

Naydine De La Fuente, Copyediting Coordinator March 26, 2024

Olivia Rodrigo, an international pop star known for top hits such as “good 4 you” and “vampire,” is making headway with her concert hospitality. Currently touring for her “GUTS” album, the...

‘What the f–ck is up IHOP?’

‘What the f–ck is up IHOP?’

Malaki Lingg, Web Editor March 19, 2024

Local, DIY shows can go awry fast — from violating noise ordinances, technical issues and police intervention, anything can happen. Unsurprisingly, this is what happened at the “IHOP Grandslam,”...

Arianator’s rejoice as ‘eternal sunshine’ is released

Arianator’s rejoice as ‘eternal sunshine’ is released

Lesley Fuentes, Staff Writer March 19, 2024

It has certainly been a wild few years for pop giant Ariana Grande. After releasing her previous album “Positions” in 2020 and its respective deluxe version in 2021, Grande ventured into other...

She’s done it again

She’s done it again

Lesley Fuentes, Staff Writer March 6, 2024

Faye Webster is back and better than ever with the release of her newest album, “Underdressed at the Symphony.” The indie singer embarked on a tour playing some of these songs and released the album...

All about achievement

All about achievement

Lauren Hernandez, Assistant Arts & Life Editor March 5, 2024

The UTSA Orchestra delivered a chilling, thrilling and heartstopping performance, as always, at their latest “Concerto and Aria Winners Concert.”  A concert like this is always drastically...

Folk music is the new pop

Folk music is the new pop

Malaki Lingg, Web Editor March 5, 2024

As the years go by, popular music changes: One year the Billboard Hot 100 may have a collection of R&B-inspired club songs, while two years later there could be a shift to acoustic-driven tracks. Tastes...

Live, loud and lewd

Live, loud and lewd

Lauren Hernandez, Assistant Arts & Life Editor February 27, 2024

The Butthole Surfers are more than just their wacky, explicit name and hellbent live performances; they are one of the few bands that made it out of San Antonio. Now, 45 years later, their albums are being...

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