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Dominic Jones

Also known as Domi or Dom, I’m a multidisciplinary creative—musician/producer, digital artist, fashion designer, and filmmaker. Originally from Virginia Beach, Virginia, I relocated to Georgia in 2004. Through my art …

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Jeramiah Giehl, Podcast Editor

Meet Jeramiah Giehl, the newly appointed Podcast Editor for Something Newsy Podcast for the Mesa Press! Jeramiah is a second-year Journalism major with plans to transfer to SDSU. As an …

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Alejandro Chousal Sheridan

I am a writer and storyteller at heart. I can write on anything from fashion to entertainment to hard news. Some of my goals are to give a voice to …

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Latest Articles

Fashion Career Fair connects students with designers, recruiters and real‑world experience

Students at San Diego Mesa College networked with industry professionals and received opportunities for internships and career advancement during the Fashion Career Fair held Oct. 6 in the Business and Technology building. The event, facilitated by Mesa Career Services, CTE Work‑Based Learning and the Mesa Fashion Department, featured founders, designers …
By Jace Libut
• The Mesa Press

Mesa women’s volleyball keep it short and sweep to continue successful season

San Diego Mesa College’s women’s volleyball remains undefeated in conference matchups after a 3-0 win over Southwestern College and improve their overall record to 13-5. The Olympians set the tone early in the first set. They forced a lot of errors from Southwestern and were dominant throughout the entire set, …
By Mauricio Moreno
• The Mesa Press

The Show Must Go On: The Importance of Live Performances without Original Band Members

Argentinian rock legend, Gustavo Cerati was the lead singer for Soda Stereo and solo musician who passed away on September 4, 2014. He had been in a coma since 2010, after a stroke. Today, October 2026, Soda Stereo are set to close their most recent tour by the end of …
By Francisco Rogel
• The Mesa Press

A new ICE on campus alert for SDCCD schools provides a form of alertness for students

Immigration and Customs Enforcement have been found on San Diego Community College District grounds and both students and faculty can’t help but think when and where they will appear next. It was reported on Sept. 8 that ICE was found near San Diego City College campus and stopped a vehicle …
By Mauricio Moreno
• The Mesa Press

Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s lament about the future, and it’s connection to art, make ‘Digger’ a must watch

“Digger,” directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, sits at 51% with critics and 71% with the general public on famous film review website, Rotten Tomatoes. The film’s box office opened with $20 million, a disappointing opening for the estimated $125 million-dollar film. But monetary value and polarization among critics are not …
By Francisco Rogel
• The Mesa Press

A culturally unforgettable debut for ‘Forgotten Island’

The first major Hollywood animated film of its kind, “Forgotten Island” made a cultural impact during its premiere weekend starting Sept. 25, 2026, drawing viewers in with its symbolism, characters and big-name voice cast. Produced by DreamWorks Animation, the film is written and directed by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado, …
By Jace Libut
• The Mesa Press

Olympians Men’s Soccer team suffer eight consecutive losses after losing 2-0 at home to Miramar

Mesa men’s soccer conceded their eighth consecutive defeat of the season in a 2-0 loss at home against SDCCD rivals Miramar College. It is the second defeat to start off the 3C2A season, with 12 games yet to play before playoffs. The first goal of the game came from a …
By Francisco Rogel
• The Mesa Press

The cast stuns in the trip that is Lance Oppenheim’s ‘Primetime’

In an already stellar year for film, A24’s “Primetime” holds its own against other releases and is one of their best movies of 2026. “Primetime” is a movie based on Dateline NBC’s “To Catch a Predator”, the sting operation show that caught sexual predators on television featuring Chris Hansen. The …
By Mauricio Moreno
• The Mesa Press

Do classic movies stand the test of time against new releases?

Classic re-releases may be the underrated option to go see in theatres instead of new releases. With the current release of new movies in the setlist, maybe only a few strike the eyes of movie-goers, like ones that have been hyped through advertisements. But how does one see those ads? …
By Gabriel stamat
• The Mesa Press

Involvement, snacks draw students to Mesa Club Rush

Mesa College club representatives braved the warm September temperatures last week to educate students about their campus groups and organizations. Students stopped at club tables to learn more and enjoyed the candy and other snacks provided. Mesa College club representatives braved the warm September temperatures last week to educate students …
By Jace Libut
• The Mesa Press

Olympian Women’s Soccer maintain unbeaten conference start after 5-0 victory at home against Grossmont

The Mesa College Women’s Soccer Team pulled off a convincing victory against Grossmont College, beating the County rivals 5-0 at home on Tuesday. The Olympians were able to push their conference record to two wins and two ties after a dominant display at home and a clean sheet from Olympian …
By Francisco Rogel
• The Mesa Press

‘Hope’ stuns as one of the most entertaining and unique action films of the year

Among the 22 movies which were shown at the 79th edition of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in May, Na Hong-jin’s “Hope” sticks out as one of the most unique and unusual features to compete for the Palme d’Or. “Hope” is a South Korean science-fiction roller coaster of action, violence, …
By Francisco Rogel
• The Mesa Press

Something Newsy – Episode 67: Campus Safety

Your donation will support the student journalists of San Diego Mesa College. Your contribution will allow us to purchase equipment and cover our annual website hosting costs. Your donation will support the student journalists of San Diego Mesa College. Your contribution will allow us to purchase equipment and cover our …
By Mauricio Moreno
• The Mesa Press

‘Resident Evil’ blitzes its way into becoming the greatest video game movie of all time

In a year already full of great horror movies, it might’ve finally found its ceiling with Resident Evil. “Resident Evil” is an original take of the hit horror video game franchise of the same name. Although the story has nothing to do with the games, director Zach Cregger finds the …
By Mauricio Moreno
• The Mesa Press

Chancellor Greg Smith addresses “gaps” between staff and leadership in his Fall Forum

SDCCD Chancellor Greg Smith visited Mesa College on Thursday, Sept. 17 to present the results obtained from the Campus Climate Survey, which compiled responses from students and staff district-wide throughout fall of 2025. The survey set out to measure the health of the campus environment, asking respondents about their feelings …
By Gabriel stamat
• The Mesa Press

Mesa College fashion students attend MAGIC convention during New York Fashion Week

For the first time, students in San Diego Mesa College’s Fashion Program visited New York from Sept. 8–11 during Fashion Week to attend the MAGIC fashion convention at the Javits Center in Midtown Manhattan. The group, composed of fashion design and merchandising students, traveled across the country to be immersed …
By Jace Libut
• The Mesa Press

HSI and AANAPISI grants cut off by federal administration

On Sept. 30, 2026, the Hispanic Serving Institution and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution grants will come to an end at San Diego Mesa College. It will be the first time the school will enter an academic year without federal grant funding since 2014. The cut …
By Mauricio Moreno
• The Mesa Press

Olympians Men’s Soccer still winless, but optimistic, after tough loss at home

The game, which took place on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, showed the home team continuing to struggle to find the confidence and structure that would allow them to turn their season around. There was no lack of intensity or effort from either squad, but the Lasers were capable of …
By Gabriel stamat
• The Mesa Press

‘Memory. Meaning. Mischief.’ brings fun and awareness to Mesa Art Gallery

With the start of a new semester comes a new art exhibition at San Diego Mesa College. “Future Flowers: Memory. Meaning. Mischief.” is a debut exhibition from San Diego artist Thao Huyn French of Mindful Murals two years in the making. The display had its first reception on September 2 …
By Mauricio Moreno
• The Mesa Press

Chemistry and execution drive Mesa at PCAC Pairs

On April 15 at MiraCosta College, San Diego Mesa College beach volleyball took part in the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference pairs tournament, bringing together some of the top duos in the conference for a full day of competitive matchups. Among the standout performances were Mesa’s Layla Folkers and Mia Lundberg, …
By Alyvia Pearson - Sports Journalist
• The Mesa Press

Mesa Baseball Dominates Imperial Valley in 11–1 Victory

Mesa College defeated Imperial Valley 11-1 on Tuesday, March 19. Michael Firestone and Ian Pollard had key RBIs early, helping the team build a lead. Mesa finished with 13 hits, including doubles by Alejandro Leyva-Ramos, Hunter Kaul (3), and Gianluca Fanelli. Mesa scored first in the bottom of the first …
By Alyvia Pearson - Sports Journalist
• The Mesa Press

Inside Giselle Haugen’s Volleyball Journey

Giselle kind of fell into volleyball in a weird way. She played soccer basically her whole life and never really thought about switching sports until people kept telling her she was “wasting her height” not playing basketball or volleyball. She tried basketball first, hated it, and volleyball ended up being …
By Alyvia Pearson - Sports Journalist
• The Mesa Press

Clothes story: A Memoir to the Armor Behind Early African-American Culture.

Lifelong creative Kenneth Green and Gallery Director Alessandra Moctezuma engaged in a powerful dialogue about the art exhibit “Clothes Story: An Exhibit Highlighting African American Women’s Clothing from 1890 to 1963” displayed at our Mesa College Art Gallery this past Wednesday. More than fifty people were present to listen and …
By Layla Dayton
• The Mesa Press

SDSU professor sparks conversation for Constitution Day

Guest speaker Dr. Kimberly Fletcher gave a presentation to an audience of over 100 people on Sept. 17 at Mesa College campus for Constitution Day, featuring a concise history of U.S. presidential unilateral power and the role of the Supreme Court in deciding that power. Dr. Fletcher’s presentation and subsequent …
By Layla Dayton
• The Mesa Press

Mesa librarians are anything but quiet

The librarians at Mesa College’s Learning Resource Center (LRC) openly speak out for the community, encourage students to utilize the services offered and promote a deeper understanding of professors and staff. On Wednesday Oct. 8, in the main entrance to the LRC, librarian Lisa Burgert and several other staff spoke …
By Layla Dayton
• The Mesa Press

The new faces of ASG hope to connect with students

Three friends take up the executive positions of Mesa’s Associated Student Government; their main goals: connecting with the student body and providing space to share experiences on campus with their representatives. The Mesa ASG election has concluded and Miranda Acuna has won the election for ASG president, and although she …
By Layla Dayton
• The Mesa Press

Mesa paved their way to playoffs with a three game winning streak against Imperial Valley

Mesa College defeated Imperial Valley for a third time in a row on April 24, finishing their last home game of the season 8-4 with some explosive plays, including two home runs by Mesa’s Hunter Kaul and Jacob Lanza. Mesa started with a strong second inning by scoring four runs, …
By Layla Dayton
• The Mesa Press