Amber Esparza is a senior communications major and Managing Editor for The Mesquite at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. Amber joined The Mesquite in spring 2021 as a Photo and Multimedia Editor after transferring from the Alamo Colleges with an associate’s degree in communication. Amber has extensive experience in photography, journalism and radio, television and film. In her spare time, Amber enjoys thrift shopping, doing deep dives on the music she’s listening to and watching movies, TV and YouTube. Amber hopes to build a career that can incorporate all of her passions for media and entertainment.
After a two-year long hiatus, the Poteet Strawberry Festival returned this year for its 75th anniversary. The three-day event was held April 22 to April 24 in Poteet, Full Story »
After two long years, Texas A&M University-San Antonio’s annual Festival De Cascarones has returned to the city’s Southside. Festival De Cascarones returned for its 10th year from 1 Full Story »
Step Afrika! returned to Texas A&M University-San Antonio to celebrate the art of stepping in honor of Black Heritage Month on Feb. 25, 2022. The event was held in Full Story »
Lights of Esperanza held on Nov. 30, 2021 at Texas A&M University-San Antonio featured live music, activities and a light show. The event was held in the CAB Courtyard Full Story »
Native American artists and performers from across the country gathered at the Yanaguana Indian Arts Festival on Nov. 13 to share their work, culture and history in celebration of Full Story »
While the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many schools and universities like Texas A&M University–San Antonio have been steadily transitioning back to their normal operations. This fall, the university has brought Full Story »