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

YDSA members, pictured at their recent march against police brutality, have participated in several counter-protests since last semester.

YDSA among counter-abortion protesters in Sombrilla Plaza

Mason Hickok, Editor-in-Chief February 21, 2023

Members of UTSA’s chapter of the Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) counter-protested several pro-life demonstrators in the Sombrilla Plaza this past Wednesday. The demonstrators frequent...

Students join the march as protestors make their way across campus

On-campus protest demands UTSA take official stance on Texas’ abortion ban

Gauri Raje, News Editor October 11, 2022

On Thursday, Oct. 6, UTSA’s chapter of the Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) organized an abortion rights protest on the Main Campus. Other organizations that participated in the protest...

UTSA YDSA opens up about changing the status quo and making a difference

UTSA YDSA opens up about changing the status quo and making a difference

Amanda Sellers, Staff Writer April 12, 2022

“The philosophers of the world have only interpreted the world, but the point is to change it,” Nick Solis, Co-Chair of the UTSA chapter of the Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA), quoted...

Photo by Alex Hanks

Beyond the candidates: What do propositions in San Antonio mean?

Jaida Sloan, Staff Writer October 30, 2020

As the political yard signs fill our yards faster than the leaves do this election season, it’s important that we all take a moment to check out the propositions on our ballots. During the election,...

YDSA members protesting at the Sombrilla.

‘Cancel our debt now!’

Kimiya Factory October 2, 2018

Young Democratic Socialists of America protest at the Sombrilla On Sept. 26 at 11:50 a.m., UTSA’s chapter of the Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) held an organized student walk-out protest...

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YDSA Q&A

Heather Montoya January 10, 2018

Last semester, four students involved in the Democratic Socialists of America wanted to start a youth chapter. Soon after, the YDSA chapter of UTSA developed and became a registered organization at the...

YDSA at UTSA

Ricardo Rodriguez October 5, 2017

    Ricardo speaks with Justice Lovin, one of the officers for YDSA (Young Democratic Socialists of America) chapter at UTSA. In this interview we discuss Democratic Socialism, Capitalism,...

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