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University marks 10 years with largest graduating class

Texas A&M University-San Antonio held its 10th anniversary spring commencement with the largest graduating class — 945 Jaguars — May 17 at the Freeman Coliseum. University President Cynthia Teniente-Matson began her speech with a...

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Class podcasts childhood tales

Updated: 10:41 a.m., May 31, 2019. Extraordinary and challenging are both words communications lecturer Donna Pazdera has used to describe the podcast project she assigned to her spring 2019...

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May 31, 2019

University marks 10 years with largest graduating class

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University marks 10 years with largest graduating class

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May 26, 2019

A&M-San Antonio student wins inaugural $5000 Freedom Grant

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A&M-San Antonio student wins inaugural $5000 Freedom Grant

Financial freedom can mean a lot of things. For most, it means having more time, options – and hope. My Education Solutions (MES) believes in the power of higher...

By Inez Kirchner
May 16, 2019

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Students share stories of bravery

Through storytelling, people are reminded they are not alone in their struggles, said Jose Bañuelos, chairman of the San Antonio Film Institute during the “Be Bold. Be Heard” event...

By Jose De La Rosa
May 10, 2019

PAC celebrates Fiesta with food, music, KidZone

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PAC celebrates Fiesta with food, music, KidZone

Live music and the smell of fried food filled the air as Palo Alto College students welcomed visitors to PACFest April 25. Each year, student organizations at Palo Alto...

By Jessica Lann and Saren L. Robles
May 10, 2019

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Fiesta finale at Festival de Cascarones

Updated: 11:52 a.m., May 24, 2019 Laughter and the cracking of eggs full of confetti echoed across the Texas A&M-University San Antonio campus April 28. More than 6,300 people...

By Lupe Melendez and Danielle Lateef
May 9, 2019

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Joyce Raposo is a senior Communications major at Texas A&M University-San Antonio and
Editor for the Mesquite News. In 1992, she received her Associates degree in Liberal Arts from
St. Philip’s College but took a hiatus from school to build a career in the medical industry. Joyce has years of experience working in Public Relations and Marketing, but looks forward to finally completing her bachelor’s degree in May 2019. In her spare time, Joyce enjoys Austin’s live music scene and keeping up with the latest alternative music and artists. She also loves to travel, dining out at trendy new restaurants and cooking for friends and family. After graduation, Joyce plans to use her love of music, public relations background and her journalism education to launch a new career in the music industry, which is her one true passion.

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On May 17 graduates of Texas A&M University-San Antonio were a part of the 10 year anniversary spring commencement. https://t.co/VbrhhNcyx0
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University marks 10 years with largest graduating class On May 17, graduates of Texas A&M University-San Antonio were a part of the 10 year anniversary spring commencement.
Graduates move their tassels from the right to the left following the commencement ceremony on May 18, 2019. Graduates wore two ...

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Did anyone have trouble with parking at the A&M-San Antonio spring 2019 graduation? If so, do you have photos? Please post and share your photos for our exclusive parking article!

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Congratulations class of 2019! 🎉🎉
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Neighborhood bands rock festival From Panic! At the Disco to BTS to Willie Nelson, these bands had something for all musical tastes.
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The Southwest Legacy High School Titans performed the opening prelude of the festival, which featured performances from 36 high school bands. ...

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From Panic! At the Disco to BTS to Willie Nelson, these bands had something for all musical tastes.
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Finals making your head hurt? Learn to identify the type of headache you might be experiencing. https://t.co/68GcdAALd8
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Speakers encourage using head to prevent aches Finals making your head hurt? Learn to identify the type of headache you might be experiencing. http://ow.ly/RvvP50toEKq
Ana Canelo, Airrosti certified provider and Jonathan Surls, Airrosti’s account executive, demonstrate the seated neck retractions exercise. They spoke to Texas A&M-SA employees ...

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Another successful event!!
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Be Bold Be Heard live event hosted by The Mesquite!!
The Mesquite was live.

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Don't miss these amazing speakers sharing their inspirational stories today at 11 a.m. in the Auditorium.… https://t.co/WUVV3s4uLv
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Timeline Photos Festival de Cascarones, the spectacular finale of Fiesta! 🎉 🥳
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Festival de Cascarones, the spectacular finale of Fiesta! 🎉 🥳
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Please contact Mesquite reporter Amparo R. Polendo with your mobile phone number at amparopolendo5@gmail.com by noo… https://t.co/1mH81NoDrO
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How do you “cascarone”? We want to interview students for tips on cracking a cascarone on someone’s head, getting c… https://t.co/MPAf4gyK8o
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Timeline Photos How do you “cascarón”? We want to interview students for tips on cracking a cascarón on someone’s head, getting confetti out of your hair, making your own cascarones, keeping them from breaking in transport and other strategies. Please contact Mesquite ...

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Presentation teaches salary negotiation Know your worth and never be afraid to negotiate. http://ow.ly/1CWZ50rmnRR
Clarissa Tejeda, Assistant Director of Career Services encourages students to use mynextmove.org at the “Let’s Negotiate! Tips on How to Talk Salary” workshop on April 4, 2019. Photo by Deidre ...

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Know your worth and never be afraid to negotiate. https://t.co/OnPO6Kbcto
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Workshop to offer strategies for finals The Student Academic Success Center will host a G.R.O.W.L. Finals Prep event TODAY at 3 p.m. in Room 242 of the Science and Technology Building. http://ow.ly/uSGd30ovXOU
Students participate in a procrastinating consequence activity during a G.R.O.W.L. session Sept. 12, 2018 ...

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The Student Academic Success Center will host a G.R.O.W.L. Finals Prep event TODAY at 3 p.m. in Room 242 of the Sci… https://t.co/aUEuH6vv7G
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Dr. Norma Cantú will read and sign copies of her newest novel, Cabañuelas.

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⏰ - 3 p.m. to 4… https://t.co/lMSIO1ySsm
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Timeline Photos Dr. Norma Cantú will read and sign copies of her newest novel, Cabañuelas, in the Ceremony Room of Patriot's Casa. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served and copies of her book will be ...

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Students who have passed on will be honored at the Jaguars Remembered ceremony on Monday, April 22 at 7 p.m. in the… https://t.co/s2Www9iTst
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Jaguars Remembered ceremony memorializes 4 students Students who have passed on will be honored at the Jaguars Remembered ceremony on Monday, April 22 at 7 p.m. in the President’s Rose Garden at Texas A&M University-San Antonio.
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MBA student Christian Harmon, who is the current parking ...

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Dr. Christine Drennon of Trinity University shared her insights into how socioeconomic division is deeply rooted in… https://t.co/2CjweLgWQz
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Are you financially literate? This workshop held on campus helped students understand fundamental financial knowled… https://t.co/Qo5R4oNdib
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Will you sing your heat out on April 25th? Meet those who already have at CAB Karaoke. https://t.co/MEdqJjcnAW
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New logo for our NEW website! #TheMesquiteRelaunch

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University marks 10 years with largest graduating class

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Class podcasts childhood tales

University marks 10 years with largest graduating class

A&M-San Antonio student wins inaugural $5000 Freedom Grant

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PAC celebrates Fiesta with food, music, KidZone

Fiesta finale at Festival de Cascarones

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