News Staff

Xochilt Garcia

Editor in Chief

Xochilt Garcia is a junior at Texas A&M University-San Antonio majoring in communications. In her downtime Xochilt enjoys reading anything she can get her hands on and listening to music in all forms. Xochilt hopes to become a full-time reporter, traveling and bringing light to the stories that matter to the community.

• Articles Posted: 24

Amber Esparza

Managing Editor

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.

• Articles Posted: 17

Ashley Khamtrashyan

Assistant Editor

Ashley Khamtrashyan is a communication junior who transferred from Northwest Vista College. She enjoys spending time with her family and traveling. Ashley is also part of the San Antonio Association of Hispanic Journalists. After graduation, she plans to pursue a career in journalism as a reporter.

• Articles Posted: 13

Matthew (Moose) Lopez

Social Media Editor

Matthew Lopez is a senior at Texas A&M University-San Antonio majoring in communications. Matthew received his associate degree along with his high school diploma in 2018. In his downtime he likes to go to the gym, watch sports and write poetry. He hopes to have a career in journalism where he can report on anything and everything — as long as he gets to continue writing, that is enough for him.

• Articles Posted: 31

Johnathan Peña

Sports Editor

Johnathan “John” Pena is a sophomore majoring in communications and minoring in business administrations at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. John enjoys listening to an assorted genre of music, watching movies, playing video games and videoographing with his GoPro. After graduation, he hopes to pursue a career in advertising and media film.

• Articles Posted: 5

Tim Danger Ramos

Photo Editor

Tim Danger Ramos is a communication senior at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. He has been a passionate photographer for nine years and plans to become a photojournalist after graduating. In his spare time, he enjoys playing music and learning more about photography.

• Articles Posted: 6

Riana Tovar

Advertising Manager

Riana Tovar is a communications senior at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. She received her Associate of Studio Arts from Lamar State College-Port Arthur in August 2022. She is a gymnastics coach in addition to being a full-time student. In her spare time, she enjoys working with the El Espejo magazine, taking pictures, and painting. Upon graduating, she hopes to pursue a career in sports marketing/digital media.

• Articles Posted: 2

Victoria Arredondo

Staff Writer

Victoria Arredondo is a senior at Texas A&M University-San Antonio majoring in English and communications and minoring in psychology. Victoria received her associates degree along with her high school diploma in 2018. In her downtime, she enjoys reading, watching horror movies and spending time with friends. After graduation, she hopes to pursue a career in education.

• Articles Posted: 1