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

A guide to San Antonio’s social media

A guide to San Antonio’s social media

Allana Llabres, Social Media Manager April 15, 2024

San Antonio is filled with a diverse community, and the best way to get involved and stay informed is through social media. Whether you are looking for good food recommendations or places to see unique...

‘The Kids Aren’t Alright’

‘The Kids Aren’t Alright’

Marcela Montufar Soria, Multimedia Editor April 2, 2024

Last week, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 3 into law, a restrictive bill that bans children under 14 years old from having social media accounts and requires 14 and 15-year-olds to have parental...

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...

Serious business, unserious tactics

Serious business, unserious tactics

Naydine De La Fuente, Copyediting Coordinator February 6, 2024

In our day and age, we hold social media on a high pedestal. It is a constant in our lives — whether it is used to view funny videos, learn about the newest trends in pop culture or share our different...

What the f—k is a ‘situationship?’

What the f—k is a ‘situationship?’

Luna Infante, Assistant Opinion Editor November 21, 2023

Dating apps, social media and technology have all had a lasting impact on society, especially when it comes to dating. For many, what is meant to be fun, exciting and eye-opening has become something dull,...

Speak for those who cannot

Speak for those who cannot

Chloe Williams, Managing and Social Editor November 21, 2023

“Influencer” first became a job title in the early 2010s, and as the number of influencers grows, so does their scope and reach. According to Statista, a macro-influencer can make $1,804 per Instagram...

Social media inhibits social development

Social media inhibits social development

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor November 7, 2023

The days of being real are over. In 2023, social media is more popular than it has ever been for both positive and negative reasons. Though social platforms have increased, they have come to affect...

Protecting the earnings of child influencers

Protecting the earnings of child influencers

Luna Infante, Assistant Opinion Editor October 3, 2023

As we dive further into the digital era and our addiction to social media intensifies, the creators behind our screens profit. There are a variety of creators catering to our interests, making content...

Gen Z cannot think for themselves

Gen Z cannot think for themselves

Luna Infante, Contributor January 31, 2023

As a generation, we have lost our ability to think for ourselves, our ability to form our own opinions and our confidence to feel safe vocalizing them. Our unlimited access to social media and the internet...

Risking our lives should not be trendy

Risking our lives should not be trendy

Sam Wendorf, Contributor November 15, 2022

The Kia Challenge is the latest in a long string of TikTok trends. It is hard to miss trends — one person will do something that gains attention, and others follow, hoping to garner the same attention...

Realist or Racist?

Realist or Racist?

Malaki Lingg, Assistant Web Editor November 8, 2022

On Oct. 28, 2022, Elon Musk officially took control of Twitter, becoming the company’s new CEO. In April, Musk originally pitched the idea of buying Twitter so he could make it a digital “safe haven”...

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