Festival de Cascarones wraps up at Texas A&M University-San Antonio this past weekend

Festival de Cascarones attendees walk through the courtyard at Texas A&M University-San Antonio on April 26, 2026. Photo by Nicky Haskins

About the Authors

Steven Moran

Social Media Editor

Steven Moran is a senior communications major and a creative arts and performance minor at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. He graduated from Palo Alto College in 2024 with an associate degree in agriculture. When not doing homework or performing with the University Voices Choir, he enjoys collecting LEGO and Transformers Figures, playing video games, including Fortnite and Monster Hunter Rise, and creating videos for his YouTube channel “Diac Squad,” where he provides his self-taught voice acting talents to Transformers Memes and parody skits.

Articles Posted: 6

Rolando Morales

Assistant Editor

Rolando Morales is a communications senior with a minor in marketing at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. Rolando received his associate of arts degree from Palo Alto College in 2024 and his high school diploma in 2021 from Harlandale High School. In the past, he worked as a cast & crew member for two years at his local movie theater and at his college events team for a month. In his leisure, he enjoys reading, watching movies, playing video games and drawing. After graduation, he hopes to pursue a career as a journalist or reporter.

Articles Posted: 11

Nicky Haskins

Staff Photographer

Nicky Haskins is a communications senior with a minor in computer science at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. He is a jack of all trades having done work as an illustrator, graphic designer, web designer, game developer and production assistant. In his free time he enjoys adding to his growing list of hobbies and watching videos of pet rats driving small cars.

Articles Posted: 8

Trinity Hewtty

Editor-In-Chief

Trinity Hewtty is Editor-in-Chief of The Mesquite and a communications senior with a minor in criminal justice at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. She leads the student newsroom, covering campus and community stories and previously wrote for the Castroville Cypress and The Paisano at UTSA. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and staying rooted in her faith. After graduation, she hopes to pursue a career in journalism focused on integrity and fact-based storytelling.