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

Softball gets shocked in Wichita

Softball gets shocked in Wichita

Noah Willoughby, Staff Writer March 26, 2024

The UTSA Roadrunners visited the Wichita State Shockers for a three-game series this past weekend at the Wilkins Stadium in Wichita, Kansas. The ‘Runners fell to the Shockers in all three games, getting...

Texas’ worst mascot award goes to…

Texas’ worst mascot award goes to…

Riley Carroll, Arts & Life Editor March 26, 2024

A mascot represents the heart of any given team — its triumphs, its passion, its motivations and its pride. The best mascots are not only a ferocious token for opponent intimidation, but they also show...

McKinney Falls State Park

Five of the best state parks near Main Campus

Sarthak Mohanty, Contributor March 26, 2024

UTSA is located within an hour of some of the best views of the Texas Hill Country. All of the following have their daily rates; alternatively, you can get a State Park pass for $70 that covers all parks...

UTSA celebrates faculty advocacy for affordable textbooks

UTSA celebrates faculty advocacy for affordable textbooks

Laynie Clark, Editor-in-Chief March 26, 2024

UTSA Libraries and Academic Innovation met to commend the progress of their most recent initiatives involving Open Educational Resources (OER). OER aims to change the landscape of expensive educational...

‘El Gato con Botas’ purr-fectly charms

‘El Gato con Botas’ purr-fectly charms

Maria Wence, Staff Writer March 26, 2024

The recent production of “El Gato con Botas” provides an operatic twist to the infamous Spanish feline movie, “Puss in Boots.” Presented by the UTSA Lyric Theater and written by Xavier Montsalvatge,...

Be Bold campaign receives $1.25 million donation

Be Bold campaign receives $1.25 million donation

Malaki Lingg, News Editor March 26, 2024

On March 20, The Greehey Family Foundation committed $1.25 million to UTSA’s Be Bold campaign. Funds from the donation will be appropriated to establish The Greehey Family Foundation Athletics Excellence...

Meet UTSA’s women’s club volleyball team

Meet UTSA’s women’s club volleyball team

Maria Wence, Contributor March 21, 2024

The UTSA women’s volleyball club team was established before the 2000s as an opportunity for women who did not compete for the school’s official team to continue the sport, without the demands of being...

UTSA Athletics Department secures $153 million deal

UTSA Athletics Department secures $153 million deal

Haley Aguayo, Assistant Sports Editor March 19, 2024

The UTSA Athletics Department has been approved to build a new $57 million facility to be used as a player development building by the softball and baseball teams. This new facility will include features...

Viewing the total solar eclipse

Viewing the total solar eclipse

Ruben Solis, Graphic Artist March 19, 2024

On April 8, UTSA will stand in the moon’s shadow for two minutes and 25 seconds. The moon will be the exact size as the sun, casting a shadow that covers 135,678 miles. Solar eclipses happen twice a...

Campus crime 2/22 to 3/17

Campus crime 2/22 to 3/17

Laynie Clark, Editor-in-Chief March 19, 2024

In compliance with the Clery Act, UTSA keeps a public daily crime log that houses all on-campus crimes. The log summarizes the case’s date, time, location, incident and current status. The crimes detailed...

Former Roadrunners shine in front of NFL scouts

Former Roadrunners shine in front of NFL scouts

Rylan Renteria, Distribution Manager March 19, 2024

The 2023 season was the last for some long-time UTSA contributors. While their playing days at the Alamodome are over, some will be taking their talents to the next level. UTSA’s 2024 Pro Day had...

RACE to fund athletics

RACE to fund athletics

Selasie Gifa-Johnson, Contributor March 19, 2024

On Feb. 28, UTSA Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Lisa Campos announced that UTSA would be spending $57 million on new athletic facilities; the first of which would be for basketball and volleyball....

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