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

Planned Parenthood vs. Texas

Planned Parenthood vs. Texas

Carley Martin, Staff Writer October 24, 2023

In 2022, the state of Texas filed a lawsuit against Planned Parenthood, alleging that the organization improperly billed Medicaid for $10 million during the time the state was attempting to remove Planned...

More than an abortion clinic

More than an abortion clinic

Fabiana Correa Falcone, Staff Writer September 28, 2021

Let’s talk Planned Parenthood. Since its founding in 1916, Planned Parenthood has been at the forefront of the discourse surrounding abortion. Although, historically, it was not the sole provider of...

Dear Texas Republicans, now is not the time.

Dear Texas Republicans, now is not the time.

Isabella Briseño, Staff Writer March 30, 2020

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, communities and local governments are taking various measures to reduce strain on health care providers. Texas Governor Greg Abbott had already ordered health care facilities...

Students for Planned Parenthood stand in Students For Life demonstration.

Students disagree on abortion debate

Joseph Torres April 16, 2019

Students For Life (SFL) at UTSA displayed panels showcasing information related to Planned Parenthood on April 9. This demonstration included a pro-life panel discussion designed to answer questions for...

Empowerland: A map of organizations in the San Antonio area

Empowerland: A map of organizations in the San Antonio area

Sydney Lamoureux March 29, 2018

  1. Girls Inc. Founded in 1864, this nationwide organization focuses on educating and promoting confidence in girls ages 6-18. The San Antonio branch actively gives support and opportunity...

Raquel Zuniga, The Paisano

‘Legislate This!’ raises money for Planned Parenthood

Raquel Zuniga February 8, 2017

Legislate This! is a burlesque show that fundraises money for Planned Parenthood. The show began when Rick Perry was elected governor of Texas. “Tired of being marginalized and looked down upon for having...

Photo Courtesy Students United for Planned Parenthood

Students unite for reproductive rights with new organiztion

Raquel E. Alonzo September 14, 2016

Students United for Planned Parenthood (SUPP) is an organization at UTSA that advocates for reproductive rights and educates people on why it is important to fund Planned Parenthood. This movement was...

Planned Parenthood battles zoning on Babcock

September 1, 2015

The newest Planned Parenthood of South Texas facility has begun operations on 2140 Babcock Road. Protestors, including both residents and organizations like the San Antonio Family Association...

Bills seek to improve women’s health, but limit number of health clinics

April 9, 2013

Two bills have been proposed in the Texas Legislature that, if passed, would severely restrict abortion access for Texas women.The first, SB 537, “would require all abortion clinics in Texas to meet...

Planned Parenthood dropped from Women’s Health Program

January 16, 2013

A state district judge on Friday denied Planned Parenthood’s appeal to retain its government funding as a part of the Women’s Health Program (WHP). Judge Stephen Yelenosky said the appeal filed...

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