On March 9, 2011 The Mesquite, the student newspaper of Texas A&M University-San Antonio, was officially launched with a party which included special guests Dr. Maria Hernandez Ferrier and Mr. Tino Duran, publisher of La Prensa. Duran told those in attendance about his experience beginning a newspaper, and reminded Mesquite reporters and staff that he has an open door for them. Duran has supported Texas A&M University-San Antonio by making a large financial contribution, and is planning another donation of funds in the near future.
The first of many to come, Mesquite Source Awards were distributed to recognize the contributions made by those who have categorically supported the news process for TAMU-SA’s brand new student-run news outlet. Winners were recognized with certificates and “Branch Out” T-Shirts with the Mesquite News logo.
Drawings for prizes totaling several hundred dollars were held throughout the two-hour celebration.
In addition to snacks and the celebratory cake, (TRIGAS?) provided helium and balloons added to the festive feel inside the Student Center at the Gilette campus. Disc jockey and Mesquite reporter, Cornelius Ontiveros, provided equipment and music for the celebration.
Mesquite staff, reporters and junior reporters were on hand to walk students and faculty through the new Mesquite website on the projection screen, providing everyone a chance to see the extensive news, services and information now available at mesquite-news.com.
The first of many to come, Mesquite Source Awards were distributed to recognize the contributions made by those who have categorically supported the news process for TAMU-SA’s brand new student-run news outlet. Winners were recognized with certificates and “Branch Out” T-Shirts with the Mesquite News logo.
Drawings for prizes totaling several hundred dollars were held throughout the two-hour celebration.
- Comedy Club Tickets courtesy of La Prensa went to Gabriel Calderan, Marilyn Spell, Anaiah Liserio and Juan Garcia.
- Tymrak Enterprises donated several gifts; an I-Tunes gift card won by Betty Villegas, Best Buy gift card won by Chris Ramos, and a Valero gas card won by Michael Ruiz.
- Longhorn Steakhouse provided a gift card won by Jenny Rodriguez.
- The Egg & I donated several gift certificates, one of which went to Brandy Weitzel.
- Wireless Toyz donated a gift certificate won by Shaun Springfield.
- Several dozen lucky attendees also took home The Mesquite’s “Branch Out” t-shirts.
In addition to snacks and the celebratory cake, (TRIGAS?) provided helium and balloons added to the festive feel inside the Student Center at the Gilette campus. Disc jockey and Mesquite reporter, Cornelius Ontiveros, provided equipment and music for the celebration.
Mesquite staff, reporters and junior reporters were on hand to walk students and faculty through the new Mesquite website on the projection screen, providing everyone a chance to see the extensive news, services and information now available at mesquite-news.com.
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