Kaitlin Clapinski is currently a sophomore at Mesa College and plans to graduate with an associates degree for transfer this spring. She is a co-editor-in-chief at the Mesa Press, a member of the women's soccer team, and a campus ambassador. In her free time she enjoys trying new foods, working out, shopping, and being with her friends and family.

James Newell is a first-year student at San Diego Mesa College, and a first-year Staff Writer for the Mesa Press. He is majoring in journalism and hopes to work as a sports writer or a sports broadcaster in the future. Whenever he isn't too busy keeping up with life, he enjoys watching sports or Shark Tank, playing video games, spending time with family, and reading books on the beach. His favorite sports to talk about/watch are hockey, football, and baseball.

Thomas Manor is an entrepreneur and a staff writer for the Mesa Press. He hopes one day to be a political talk show host. He is a San Diego native and loves traveling and playing guitar. In his free time, Thomas enjoys writing music, reading Stephen King novels, and spending quality time with his dog.