Dylan Hosang was born and raised in San Diego County and attended San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) high school, graduating in 2012. He then attended San Diego Mesa College, starting in 2013, and transferred to Sacramento State University where he received a B.A. in Film Studies in 2018. He is now a double major at San Diego Mesa College studying web development and journalism. In his spare time, he enjoys going to Crown Point Park and eating Mexican food in Pacific Beach.

Carlos Valdez is the features editor for the Mesa Press. He is a journalism major who will earn his associates degree then transfer to a four year university for his bachelors. Outside of writing Carlos spends his time playing video games, watching sports, and hanging out with family and friends.

Alex was born in Ukraine and adopted at 18 months old. He grew up in the Bay Area. He’s served in the army for three & a half years as a reconnaissance infantry soldier. Now currently in college to obtain a bachelor’s degree and play football.

Melanie Cruz is a second-year journalism student at San Diego Mesa College. She aspires to transfer to a four-year university, with NYU and UC Irvine among her top choices. Passionate about writing in all forms, Melanie is thrilled to contribute to The Mesa Press. Beyond academics, she enjoys quality time with her two younger brothers, playing basketball and volleyball, traveling, and hanging out with friends.