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

End the uranium delirium

End the uranium delirium

Happy Acevedo, Contributor September 19, 2023

Recently, the U.S. has announced that they are sending depleted uranium anti-tank rounds to support Ukraine in its ongoing war with Russia. Depleted uranium has had a long history of controversy since...

Curb Russian colonialism

Curb Russian colonialism

Ahavah Kirwan, Contributor April 25, 2023

The Russian Federation’s February 2022 invasion of Ukraine spotlighted much attention from individuals all over the world and brought to light Ukraine’s past as a victim of Russian colonialism. However,...

War crimes lack global scrutiny

War crimes lack global scrutiny

Ahavah Kirwan, Contributor April 18, 2023

In the past week, Russia has been facing new accusations of war crimes committed in the invasion of Ukraine after two videos surfaced online of Russian soldiers beheading Ukrainian prisoners of war. The...

Keep billionaires out of war

Jake Mireles, Staff Writer October 18, 2022

In the fight for Ukraine’s freedom, one of the most vital tools being used by the Ukrainian military has been Starlink. Created by Elon Musk’s space development company SpaceX, Starlink is a satellite...

Despite war crimes, Ukraine persists

Despite war crimes, Ukraine persists

Nate Henneke, Staff Writer September 20, 2022

Keeping up to date on a war that has been going on for over 200 days is more of a difficult task than one might initially think. Recently, there has been less of a focus on the war, due to pressing issues...

Strengthen peace, not defenses

Strengthen peace, not defenses

Maya Moreno, Contributing Writer April 5, 2022

Should the U.S. strengthen its military hold in Ukraine? Absolutely not. It is a tale as old as time. It is the story of the underdog, the doctor and his creation, the beauty and the beast. They are...

Is Ukraines torment becoming a social media sensation?

Is Ukraine’s torment becoming a social media sensation?

Maya Moreno, Contributing Writer March 22, 2022

Social media — shocking to no one — is catered specifically to keep a user engaged for as long as possible. Social media companies create algorithms to hold attention, and nothing holds attention better...

Mourning the death of truth

Mourning the death of truth

Editorial Board March 22, 2022

During crises, it can be easy to become desensitized and even permissive of the deaths making the headlines, but how do we mourn the people who write them? For decades, we have watched foreign correspondents...

An unprecedented impact

An unprecedented impact

Sofia Garcia, Editor-in-Chief March 22, 2022

The economic implications of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are difficult to understand — to say the least. A multifaceted and saddening issue, the invasion is wreaking havoc upon not only the Russian...

Russia’s attack on truth

Russia’s attack on truth

Sofia Garcia and Bella Nieto February 28, 2022

We have watched Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked and merciless attack on Ukraine persist for five days Millions of Americans are seeing live broadcasts of the war from major social media platforms like Facebook,...

Russia and Ukraine crisis explained

Russia and Ukraine crisis explained

Bella Nieto, Managing Editor February 15, 2022

Currently, Russia has focused close to 130,000 troops along the Ukrainian border, and on Friday, Jack Sullivan, United States National Security Advisor, said a Russian-led attack is imminent. As Russia...

President Trump’s corruption warrants impeachment

President Trump’s corruption warrants impeachment

Josh Peck October 9, 2019

After leaving office, President Donald Trump will be regarded across the world as one of the worst presidents in the history of the United States. From cruel policies that purposefully separate children...

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