News Staff

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.

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.

Rolando Morales is a communications senior with a minor in marketing at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. Rolando received his associate of arts degree from Palo Alto College in 2024 and his high school diploma in 2021 from Harlandale High School. In the past, he worked as a cast & crew member for two years at his local movie theater and at his college events team for a month. In his leisure, he enjoys reading, watching movies, playing video games and drawing. After graduation, he hopes to pursue a career as a journalist or reporter.

Maria Hernandez is a communications sophomore at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. You can find her on campus working at the financial aid office or wherever there's free food. In her spare time, Maria likes to play video games and go to concerts.

Samuel Hale is a Biology junior with a minor in political science, driven by a deep passion for wildlife conservation, environmental law, and protecting the natural world.  He has proudly earned two associate degrees from Palo Alto College, one in Education and one in Biology, which helped shape both his love for science and his commitment to teaching, advocacy, and environmental stewardship. His main goal is to build a career as a wildlife and environmental biologist while also serving as a wildlife and environmental journalist, combining science, policy, and storytelling to create real and lasting change. Protecting wildlife and preserving our planet is more than a career path for him, it is my purpose. He believe every species has value, every ecosystem deserves protection, and every voice can make a difference. Through student media, I have worked to raise awareness about environmental issues by creating and publishing stories that connect people to the urgent realities facing our world. He want to use both research and journalism to educate, inspire, and advocate for stronger environmental policies that protect future generations. His mission is simple: to be a voice for the wildlife and ecosystems that cannot speak for themselves. In his free time he enjoys reading, baking and spending time with his friends and family.