New editor reflects on journey from Mexico to UTSA

A new magazine editor for The Paisano has shared the personal history that led to their current role at UT San Antonio. The editor, who previously served as Assistant Magazine Editor, took on the full editorial position this semester. The role involves managing the production of the student publication, including coordinating writers, photographers, and graphic artists.

The editor credits a specific childhood memory for their enduring interest in fashion. At age five, they were lost in “La Parisina,” described as the most popular fabric store in Mexico. That experience left a lasting impression. Although they received a sewing kit in kindergarten and later worked for their mother’s T-shirt embroidery and marketing business in Mexico, the editor noted that making clothes was not their natural talent.

They described the physical process of garment creation as difficult, citing countless needle pricks and failed attempts at making a skirt. Instead of focusing on cutting fabric or drafting patterns, the editor found their passion in admiring the finished garments crafted by others using needle, thread, and imagination.

In middle school, the editor aimed to attend the Monterrey Center for Higher Learning of Design. However, they chose to pursue a bachelor’s degree in communications instead. This path led them to San Antonio, Texas, to study writing and graphic design. While enrolled in a local fashion class, they developed an interest in fashion journalism.

Joining The Paisano during their first semester at UT San Antonio introduced them to the complexities of newspaper and magazine production. The editor stated that the new role allows them to expand their editorial interests beyond just fashion. They described the work as challenging but fulfilling, particularly when collaborating with passionate staff members whose work appears in the final publication.

The current issue of the magazine focuses on the love of creation and the passion for fashion design. Articles within this edition cover topics such as the colors of fashion, clothing sustainability, and stylistic trends in San Antonio. The editor highlighted the contributions of the staff and editors who helped bring this specific semester’s edition to print.