Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

3 days ago · President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the U.S. from the World Health Organization (WHO) last week is a dangerous and tone-deaf move that highlights growing divide over education and recalls his former strife with credible health experts. Amidst the growing bird flu threat, he has unwittingly maimed the U.S. of indispensable medical resources, citing the

3 days ago · President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order aimed at fighting anti-Semitism by revoking the visas of international students who participate in Pro-Palestine protests. These protests were meant to educate others peacefully and not engage in any kind of anti-semitism. This caused a lot of controversy because it is a clear infringement of the constitution.

3 days ago · On Jan. 20, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled “Ending Radical And Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing” to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. DEI refers to a program that warrants acceptance for people of different cultures, identities and backgrounds; it aims to create …

3 days ago · Since the end of World War I, the U.S. has made numerous attempts to purchase Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark. Being an autonomous territory means it is part of the Kingdom of Denmark. It falls under Danish sovereignty for foreign policy and defense while retaining the ability to self-govern. Despite the offers made in

Oct 22, 2024 · What is it about leaving something that stimulates someone to miss it, appreciating something the second one loses it, neglecting something yet desiring it the second it vanishes? For many, life gets put into perspective during moments of change, eliciting an awakening to the abundance of things that were taken for granted. People begin to

On Jan. 20, 2025, President Donald Trump was sworn into office. Unsurprisingly, his inauguration speech contained inaccurate information and promises he never intends to keep. “For American citizens,” Trump declared, “January 20th, 2025, is Liberation Day. To …

Jan 28, 2025 · Tiktok, a platform meant to bring joy to individuals by embracing creativity, slowly but surely turned into an escape from reality. People prioritized posting videos in hopes of going viral, becoming influencers and launching brand ideas. …

Jan 28, 2025 · TikTok is one of the most popular social media platforms of today. With its algorithm catering to each and every single user, it is easy to understand why it has become a juggernaut for sharing content and information. Naturally, TikTok has become many people’s main news source as it encourages ...

Jan 28, 2025 · Recent award nominations and wins this year have people questioning if the films are truly deserving or if it is an unfunny joke against the art of filmmaking. The newly-released Oscar nominee list has a rigged feeling to it. For starters, the French-directed Spanish-language musical crime drama ...