New to A&M-San Antonio? Here’s what incoming freshmen and transfer students should know

August 19, 2026
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Students on the first day of classes at Texas A&M University-San Antonio Aug. 20, 2020. Photo courtesy of Maegan Mendoza

About the Authors

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.

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Nicky Haskins

Multimedia Editor

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.