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

Why the TikTok ban is necessary

Why the TikTok ban is necessary

Bela Ross, Staff Writer March 26, 2024

Earlier this month, the House passed a bill that could potentially ban TikTok in the United States. In the bill, the alternative to being banned is for the app to be sold by its Chinese owner, Bytedance....

Social media ruins politics

Social media ruins politics

Sofia Meija, Graphic Artist March 19, 2024

The rise of social media has changed the way people receive information, with people no longer needing to be an active searcher of information to get informed of the news around them. Instead, For You...

Another round of political animosity

Another round of political animosity

Nicholas Kingman, Assistant Opinion Editor March 19, 2024

Have you enjoyed this election cycle’s political ads? Do Zoomers even watch regular television? That premium service offered by streaming services is a godsend from the crude political programming. Let...

Pay to win politics

Pay to win politics

Jake Mireles, Opinion Editor February 28, 2023

In modern times, money is one of the most important factors when it comes to existing in society. Individuals need money to travel, pay for food and shelter, secure and maintain employment and enjoy almost...

Florida’s descent into fascism

Florida’s descent into fascism

Malaki Lingg, Assistant Web Editor February 7, 2023

Florida lawmakers and Gov. Ron DeSantis have been at the center of discussion as of late after implementing an assortment of controversial laws and policies. The most interesting is HB 1467 — a new educational...

Charter aims to codify justice reforms

Charter aims to codify justice reforms

Chloe Williams, Web and Social Editor January 31, 2023

San Antonio Justice Charter is a coalition led by ACT 4 SA, an organization working to shrink the impact of over-policing and mass incarceration in Bexar County, and Ground Game Texas, whose goal is...

Restricting the press restricts democracy

Restricting the press restricts democracy

Editorial Board January 24, 2023

The Texas Legislature, which commenced its biannual session earlier this month, announced that it would continue a measure from the COVID-19 pandemic that protected members of the legislature. The measure...

A dark cloud over democracy

A dark cloud over democracy

Jake Mireles, Assistant Opinion Editor November 22, 2022

After being largely absent from the political landscape, save for the occasional interview or post on Truth Social, Donald Trump is back to large amounts of fanfare. The former president, who tried to...

Fact or fiction: False information sparks conspiracy

Fact or fiction: False information sparks conspiracy

Nate Henneke, Staff Writer November 22, 2022

A hammer-wielding madman breaking into your home is something every rational human fears. While this scenario sounds outlandish, it recently became a reality for Paul Pelosi, husband of former Speaker...

The probability of holding politicians accountable

The probability of holding politicians accountable

Zahara Latson, Staff Writer November 22, 2022

The idea of holding politicians accountable seems like something our government should do to uphold the honor and dignity of a true democracy. However, the amount of dirt constantly swept under the rug...

Beto falls behind in making Texas blue

Beto falls behind in making Texas blue

Nate Henneke, Staff Writer November 15, 2022

Regardless of political stance, there were many important people to vote in this past election. In Texas, the race for governor came down to two men: Democrat Beto O’Rourke and Republican Greg Abbott....

From red tsunami to red ripple

From red tsunami to red ripple

Jake Mireles, Assistant Opinion Editor November 15, 2022

With the conclusion of the 2022 midterm elections, one thing has been made clear: the “red wave” of GOP victories predicted by many news outlets and political commentators as being unavoidable, never...

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