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.
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