First Year Composition Magazine
"Let Your Voice Be Heard"
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Spring 2026 Student Editors
In this page, you can learn about the ENGL 1302 students who brought InQuiry to life during the Spring 2026 semester.
The "Branding" Team
Maria Zavala, Alig R. Trevino, Alejandra Cortes, and Selena Valdez each bring passion and dedication to the InQuiry Marketing team. Maria, a Psychology major aspiring to become a pediatrician, is dependable, honest, and committed to helping children feel heard. Alig, a Civil Engineering major from Palmview, Texas, is outgoing and driven to prove that women belong in every field. Alejandra, also majoring in Psychology, hopes to become a clinical psychologist supporting children with mental health needs. Selena, a sophomore in Integrated Health Science on the nursing track, is passionate about making a difference and brings strong communication skills and attention to detail. Together, they reflect resilience, creativity, and a shared commitment to helping others.
The "MLA Review" Team
Helen Salas, Hailey Lopez, and Ashur D. Ponce each bring unique strengths and passions to their academic journeys. Hailey, a freshman majoring in Integrated Health Science, plans to become a pediatric nurse because of her love for working with children. Shy, trusting, and dependable, she is passionate about helping others and uses her strong organizational skills and attention to citations as an editor for InQuiry. Helen, a freshman studying marketing, is creative, detail-oriented, and positive. Though naturally shy, she overcomes challenges through dedication and studying, and she enjoys baking as a creative outlet. Ashur, a history major, finds inspiration in media, TV shows, movies, and superhero stories. Passionate about writing and storytelling, he starts projects with brainstorming and research and stays motivated through hope, having grown from learning to manage his anger. Together, they reflect creativity, resilience, and a strong commitment to their goals.
The "Accessibility" Team
Our editorial and writing team consists of students ranging from different majors bringing different characteristics to InQuiry Magazine.
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Jonathan Duberney (first on left) I am 19 years old and I went to Veterans Memorial High School in Mission, Texas. I'm currently majoring in Exercise Science with a concentration on Physical Therapy. What interested me in this major was when I had to go to physical therapy for an injury and I saw what the therapists were doing and the environment and it felt right for me. What I'm going to do with my major after graduation is try to go for my Masters so I could become a Physical Therapist. Some hobbies I do outside of school are going to the gym, running, playing video games, and watching things like football, basketball and MMA. I am enjoying InQuiry so far, it's something I've never done before. My plans for InQuiry is to contribute towards it as much as I can and make it a cool experience for everyone.
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Daisy Vargas (second from left) I am 20 years old and I graduated from Southwest High School. I am currently majoring in criminal justice, the reason I chose this major was my interest in forensics in high school. What I hope to do with my major after graduation is to pursue a career in the field of forensics. Some hobbies I do outside of school include, playing video games, baking, and reading. I am enjoying InQuiry, it’s a new experience and I got to learn new things. My plans for InQuiry are to make it understandable and a fun experience for everyone.
Nadia Loera (third from left) i am 20 years old and I graduated from Idea Weslaco college prep. My major is currently integrated health sciences with a concentration in nursing, and I chose this path because I feel like this job would not only care medically but be there interpersonally i hope to have been moved to Austin, Texas and find a stable job in becoming a pediatric or labor and delivery RN. Outside of school my hobbies include shopping, baking, and working. InQuiry is something new and different for me so it's interesting to learn about a magazine organization. My plans for inQuiry are to make it as fun as I can.
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Phoemela Matnog (on the right) I’m 18 years old and I graduated from Robert Vela Highschool. Currently majoring in Kinesiology and the reason why I chose Kinesiology is because my coach from high school graduated with this degree and has a nice stable job as an athletic trainer, which inspired me to pursue the same career. Some of my hobbies include reading books, playing video games, and building Legos. I am liking InQuiry so far, I didn’t know this was part of the class when I first chose it, but I got to meet new people and step outside my comfort zone. My plans for Inquiry are to try and contribute to the magazine as much as possible, making it look nicer and more polished so it can be ready to be shown to the public.
The "MLA Style" Team
Michael Arriaga (right side)
I am 18 years old and graduated from Sharyland High School. My current major is Kinesiology and it's something I have always been observant on how the human body works and want to dive more into with wanting to do PT. I want to become a Physical Therapist, and if that doesn't work then personal trainer, AND if that doesn't work than a coach. Hobbies I like to do outside of school are I like to bake, grill and cook along with camping and archery. I also work at Curbside at the HEB in Mission, and finally I go to the gym. Stats: 315 bench 455 squat 245 power clean. Right now, I am enjoying InQuiry with the different connections I am making with the people here and my plans for InQuiry are ultimately wanting to create a broader picture with what InQuiry is, who created it with who wrote the articles and promote InQuiry.
Edgar Guajardo (left side)
I am 21 years old and i graduated from Nikki Rowe high school. My current major is Civil Engineering. I'm interested in my major because I enjoy building and designing things. After graduation I currently have an engineering internship with the state, I would like to continue there after I get my degree. I enjoy playing golf as a hobby, I head out there every weekend. As for inQuiry I enjoy it due to the reason for seeing previous authors' papers and learning from them. My plans are to set a good example for future students in this class.
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"Fact-Checkers"
Arianna Perez is majoring in Environmental Chemistry and hopes to “get her money up” and “protect our Earth” by building a successful career in her field. She graduated from San Isidro High School in San Isidro and enjoys photography, music, and gaming in her free time. A fun fact about her is that she loves sharks and dinosaurs. Her advice to future students is to go to tutoring and take advantage of academic resources.
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Jaidi Vazquez is studying Integrated Health Science and plans to become a Registered Nurse. She is a certified phlebotomist and graduated from Palmview High School in Mission. In her free time, she enjoys shopping, watching movies, and hanging out with friends. Her advice to future students is simple: live life and enjoy the journey.
The "Grammar Crackers"
Ruby Garcia is an Accounting major whose goal is to secure a good job after graduation. She attended San Benito High School and plays the flute. A fun fact about Ruby is that she has 12 puppies. Her advice to students is to do your work on time—before the due date.
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Alyson Jackson is majoring in Nutritional Science and hopes to become a clinical nutritionist. She attended Nikki Rowe High School in McAllen. She enjoys thrifting, seeing live music, and drawing caricatures. Her advice to future students is to come to class and stay engaged.
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Julieta Martinez is majoring in Integrated Health Science and aims to become MA certified, prepare for the MCAT, and get into medical school. She’s from McAllen and attended Lamar High School. A fun fact about her is that she has built her own catapult. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting, baking, and building. Her advice for future students is to research professors ahead of time.
The "Fact-Checking" Team
Karen Montelongo is majoring in marketing and was raised in Mission, Texas. Her favorite song is “Let it Happen” by Tame Impala and she likes to hang out with family and friends in her free time. If she could be any animal, she would be a panther, because she is independent and ambitious just like them.
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Mayte Cepeda is majoring in marketing. She was born in Weslaco, Texas but experienced most of her life in Mexico. She doesn’t have a favorite song as she likes to explore different music styles, but she really enjoys Banda music and is a big fan of Junior H’s songs. In her free time, she enjoys going out to eat, taking photos, and spending time with family and friends as it allows her to create memories and disconnect from her normal routine. If she could be any animal, she would be a koala because she loves sleeping and they are also an endangered species, so being one would be a meaningful way to help raise awareness about their preservation.
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Jared Pelcaztre is majoring in accounting and is from McAllen, Texas. His favorite song is “Entombed” by Deftones, and he likes to play soccer and draw in his free time. If he could be any animal in the world, he would be a cat because he loves cats and all they do is sleep and eat.
The "Checkers of Facts" Team
Brianna Ramon is majoring in accounting and is from Mission, Texas. Her favorite song is currently "Don't Let Me Down" by the Beatles and she likes to listen to music, hangout with friends, and make jewelry in her free time. If she could be any animal, she would be an otter because they are so cute and have an affectionate and loving personality.
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Camila Resendez is majoring in Early Care and Early Childhood Studies. She was born and raised in McAllen, Texas and hopes to become a teacher in the future. When she’s not doing anything, she likes to read fiction and fantasy books, watch YouTube or Netflix, and play video games, all while listening to music. If she had to choose a favorite song, it would have to be “Fate of Ophelia” by Taylor Swift. If she could be any animal, she would be a hummingbird, since they are carefree and symbolize joy.
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Johana Mata is majoring in Criminal Justice and is from Alamo, Texas. She doesn’t have a favorite song as she likes to explore different styles of music. In her free time, she likes to play Clash Royale , hangout with friends, and watch Netflix. If she could be any animal, she would be a butterfly because they are so beautiful and they enjoy the world’s beauty and bring joy to others.
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Kimberly Flores is majoring in psychology and is from Edinburg Texas. Kimberly’s favorite song currently is “Dior” from Joji. In her free time, she likes to play Minecraft or play games on her iPad. If Kimberly could be any animal, she’d love to be a bird, none in specific, but only because she could travel wherever she would like to.