News Staff

Veronica Valdes

Editor-in-Chief

Veronica Valdes is a senior communication major at Texas A&M University-San Antonio and is Editor-in-Chief at The Mesquite. She graduated from Northwest Vista College in 2018. The West Texas native traded in her hometown’s sand dunes for San Antonio’s city lights. Veronica now dedicates her spare time to explore every nook and cranny the city has to offer; she enjoys trying unique restaurants and loves live music. Veronica plans on pursuing a career in journalism upon graduating.

• Articles Posted: 17

Clarissa Martinez

Managing Editor

Clarissa Martinez is a junior communications major at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. She loves writing about important issues and also loves exploring interesting topics, such as movie and music reviews. In her spare time, she loves listening to music, watching movies and television shows, and going to concerts. In the future, she hopes to end up with a career in Film and Television Production or in Journalism.

• Articles Posted: 22

Maegan Mendoza

Photo Editor

Maegan Mendoza is a communications major at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. Born and raised in San Antonio, photography is her passion. She hopes to pursue a career in photo/video journalism or critical writing. When she isn’t working, she enjoys reading books or watching old sitcoms and playing video games.

• Articles Posted: 5

Gabrielle Tellez

Social Media Editor

Gabrielle Tellez is a communications junior at Texas A&M University-San Antonio and Social Media Editor at the Mesquite, minoring in English studies and specializing in digital marketing. When she isn't writing witty captions for social media, Tellez flexes her creative muscles by creating digital art using the latest design software. Certified in marketing strategies and local tourism, Tellez hopes to pursue her passions without straying too far from her beloved home of San Antonio.

• Articles Posted: 8

Daisy Gonzalez-Quezada

Assistant Editor

Daisy Gonzalez-Quezada is a communication junior at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. She transferred from Allen County Community College in Kansas. In her spare time, she likes to listen to music and watch sitcoms. She wants to explore the world as a journalist after graduating.

• Articles Posted: 18

Asiah Mendoza

Staff Writer

Asiah Mendoza is a communications junior with a minor in psychology. Born and raised in San Antonio, she enjoys writing and listening to music in her free time. Her favorite things to do are go to concerts and discover new artists. After graduation, she hopes to combine her two interests and become a music journalist.

• Articles Posted: 23