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Jaguar Podcasts is a production of Jaguar Student Media at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. Our focus is telling true stories that impact our campus and surrounding communities. Campus. Culture. Community. Connection.

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    The Resiliency Of A Firefighter

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 5:49


    Sarah Cervera sits down with local firefighter Joe Arrington to discuss his career and why he does his job.

    Between Classes Ep.4 V3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 18:33


    In this week's episode of Between Classes, host Chris McCullough sits down with Irene Lopez, adjunct professor in the College of Education & Kinesiology. Lopez shared with her unique experiences at University of Texas San Antonio and Texas A&M University-San Antonio during their infancy, how students getting back into school can still succeed, and she explained some different tell signs that differentiate the flu and the coronavirus.

    In-Between Classes - Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2020 18:09


    In this week's episode of In Between Classes, host Chris McCullough sits down with Dr. John Smith, associate professor in the College of Education & Kinesiology. Smith shared with his exciting journey as a student, what the future holds in prosthetics, explained the operational definition of sports and shared some extracurricular opportunities for students in the Kinesiology field.

    The Side Chamba: Coffeecionado

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2020 5:35


    The Side Chamba: Coffeecionado by Jaguar Student Media

    In-Between Classes - Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 16:51


    In-Between Classes is a podcast produced by Jaguar Student Media and distributed by The Mesquite.

    In - Between Classes - Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 17:05


    In-Between Classes is a podcast produced by Jaguar Student Media and distributed by The Mesquite.

    Leading the Way — February 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2018 15:57


    We catch up and see what President Matson has been up as she talks about being named the president of the San Antonio Tricentennial commission. We talk about the university's new campaign, "On A Mission" and discuss the recent lecture on campus by Dr. Everett Fly. We close by speaking about the opening of the newest exhibit at the Presidio Gallery.

    Barbershop Talk – Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2017 29:15


    In this episode of Barbershop Talk, Sam & Wyatt talk about Dwayne Wade and what it means for him to come off the bench as well as discussing LaMarcus Aldridge's recent contract extension. ALSO: at the 17:17 mark Sam & Wyatt confuse Celtics' player Jayson Tatum with "Magic Mike" star Channing Tatum. Our theme song is "Rainy Mourning" by Ryan Quijano; find more of his music at @ryan-quijano This podcast was produced by Jerry Quijano. This podcast was created, and hosted, by Wyatt Matson and Samuel McDaniel. Barbershop Talk with Matson & McDaniel is a product of The Mesquite and Jaguar Student Media.

    Barbershop Talk – Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2017 48:46


    In this episode of Barbershop Talk, Sam breaks down his worst first date ever while Wyatt almost gets emotional over US Soccer (even though he doesn't care.) The guys also break down their outlook on the upcoming NBA season. Our theme song is "Rainy Mourning" by Ryan Quijano; find more of his music at @ryan-quijano This podcast was produced by Jerry Quijano. This podcast was created, and hosted, by Wyatt Matson and Samuel McDaniel. Barbershop Talk with Matson & McDaniel is a product of The Mesquite and Jaguar Student Media.

    Interview with Ernest Hernandez

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2017 6:14


    Ernest Hernandez, author of "Letters from 2161 and Pachuco Poetry," spoke with The Mesquite about the process behind his work and his involvement with the city of San Antonio.

    Thoreau at 200: Professor arranges essay collection

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2017 10:22


    James Finley, associate professor of English at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, presented "Henry David Thoreau and the Commons" on Oct. 19 at Patriots' Casa in celebration of the author's 200th birthday. Finley is also the editor of the "Henry David Thoreau in Context" which was released by Cambridge University Press this summer. Finley talked with The Mesquite about the process behind the book and what it was like to edit the collection.

    Barbershop Bonus Cut: Brittany Denayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2017 12:40


    Sam & Wyatt sit down with Brittany Denayer, vice president of the Texas A&M University-San Antonio Coalition to learn about the student organization and the activities planned for National Coming Out Week. Learn more about the Coalition at: https://www.facebook.com/LGBTQACoalitionatTAMUSA/ ***Sam was wrong. The Cowboys have their bye week this week. They will play the 49ers Oct. 22. Music by Aaron Matthew Perez & Ryan Quijano.

    Barbershop Bonus Cut: Alyssa Zapata

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2017 13:30


    Sam sits down with Texas A&M University-San Antonio student Alyssa Zapata to learn about her internship with Sinclair Broadcast Group and her aspirations to work in sports media. Music by Aaron Matthew Perez.

    Interview with Career Advisor Gabe Barrientez

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2017 2:08


    Texas A&M University-San Antonio Career Advisor Gabe Barrientez highlights some of the services offered through the Career Clothes Closet.

    Barbershop Talk – Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2017 33:51


    In the third episode of Barbershop Talk, Sam & Wyatt sit down with Texas A&M University-San Antonio President Cynthia Teniente-Matson to discuss the future of collegiate athletics on the South Side of San Antonio, plus the worst game of the week and an update on the guys' backup QB league. Our theme song is "Rainy Mourning" by Ryan Quijano; find more of his music at @ryan-quijano This podcast was produced by Jerry Quijano. This podcast was created, and hosted, by Wyatt Matson and Samuel McDaniel. Barbershop Talk with Matson & McDaniel is a product of The Mesquite and Jaguar Student Media.

    Barbershop Talk – Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2017 40:34


    In the second episode of Barbershop Talk, Sam & Wyatt highlight their weekend plans, which include college football and the boxing match between Canelo Alvarez and GGG. The guys also tackle the Cowboys past defensive woes! Our theme song is "Rainy Mourning" by Ryan Quijano; find more of his music at @ryan-quijano This podcast was produced by Jerry Quijano. This podcast was created, and hosted, by Wyatt Matson and Samuel McDaniel. Barbershop Talk with Matson & McDaniel is a product of The Mesquite and Jaguar Student Media.

    Barbershop Bonus Cut: Canelo vs. GGG

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2017 9:16


    Sam & Wyatt bring in Aaron Perez to discuss the importance of this weekend's upcoming boxing match between Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin. Music by Aaron Matthew Perez.

    Leading The Way — Friday, September 8 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2017 23:28


    In the first episode of the 2017-2018 academic year, President Matson talks about all the changes going around campus. Over 1,000 parking spaces have been added since last year and the university is preparing for another academic building. President Matson touches on what TAMUSA students need to know about the impending end of DACA.

    Barbershop Talk - Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2017 33:23


    In the premiere episode of Barbershop Talk, Sam & Wyatt tackle the worst game of opening week, discuss their picks for NFC & AFC Champions and draft a super-roster of...back-up QB's? Our theme song is "Rainy Mourning" by Ryan Quijano; find more of his music at https://soundcloud.com/ryan-quijano This podcast was produced by Jerry Quijano. This podcast was created, and hosted, by Wyatt Matson and Samuel McDaniel. Barbershop Talk with Matson & McDaniel is a product of The Mesquite and Jaguar Student Media.

    Introducing... Barbershop Talk with Matson & McDaniel

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2017 1:52


    Introducing Barbershop Talk with Wyatt Matson & Sam McDaniel. Over the next 14 weeks, M&M will put their favorite athletes to the "eye-test" and give you some helpful fantasy football tips along the way. New episodes come out every week!

    Leading The Way — Friday, April 21st 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2017 17:03


    This month, President Matson discusses this semester's ring ceremony, the closing of the Alamo University Center (AUC) campus, and previews Festival De Cascarones, which will be held April 30 from 1 - 8 p.m. at Texas A&M-San Antonio.

    Leading The Way —Tuesday, March 28th 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2017 14:10


    This month we meet Leading The Way's new host, Jerry Quijano. President Matson stops by to talk about the construction kickoff event for the Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Building and looks forward to Festival De Cascarones.

    Diamond Dallas Page Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2017 12:02


    Diamond Dallas Page discusses his recent induction into the World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Fame, how his visit to Shark Tank changed his DDP Yoga, and what he thinks of the current WWE lineup. DDP visited Texas A&M-San Antonio on March 9 to discuss and practice his DDP Yoga with students and members of the community.

    Leading the Way — Wednesday, February 22nd 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2017 15:00


    This month we discuss the destruction of parking lot spaces to create space for the construction of the STEM Building slated to be ready by Fall 2018. We also discuss the Texas Legislature, as well as a student food pantry.

    To Pay or Not To Pay...For a Parking Permit

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2017 5:54


    Texas A&M-San Antonio has begun construction on a new STEM Builiding on campus that is set to open in Fall 2018. With something new coming in, something old has got to give. The unlucky loser? 245 parking spots on campus, and the students who use them.

    Leading the Way — Thursday, December 8th 2016

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2016 15:00


    This month we take a look back and review the Fall semester, look forward to graduation and the closing of Brooks, and discuss Dr. Matson's winter reading list.

    President Trump: Now What?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2016 26:22


    Just as we all expected, Donald Trump was elected the forty-fifth President of the United States. Trump’s victory came as a shock to many fooled by both the polling data and the inability to seriously fathom a Trump presidency. 30 hours after the dust had somewhat settled, I sat down with reporter Daniel Serna to talk through this historic moment in American history. We discussed the Electoral College, our inability (similar to other media and polls) to find and hear out Trump supporters and how we move forward from this point.

    Leading The Way — Thursday, November 3th 2016

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2016 15:00


    This month we discuss the Dream Maker luncheon held by the Texas A&M University-San Antonio Foundation, the upcoming election and how President Matson prepares for a legislative session.

    New program to teach leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2016 2:50


    The Office of Student Activities will offer a leadership program beginning spring term. The Jaguar Leadership Institute is a pilot program that will consist of four programs, over the course of four years. The curriculum for the first year is the Emerging Leaders program. Produced by James "Hot Mustard" Velten.

    Student fills void left by Tutoring Center

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2016 2:45


    For some students, the lack of a chemistry tutor left them frustrated. That’s what encouraged biology senior Erick Reynero to step in early this semester to tutor his fellow students. Reynero applied for the tutoring position, but said after weeks of delay and not hearing back, he started tutoring his classmates on his own. Produced by James "Hot Mustard" Velten.

    Leading the Way — Saturday, October 8th 2016

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2016 15:00


    On this episode of Leading The Way, we discuss the recent historical marker ceremony, the hiring of a new Chief Financial Officer and how A&M-SA is reaching out to the community here on the Southside of San Antonio.

    Leading the Way — September 2016

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2016 15:00


    James Velten "Hot Mustard" interviews A&M-San Antonio President Cynthia Teniente Matson about campus development, and the campus' first class of first-year students.

    JagCast Episode #10 - Interview with Brandon Oliver

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2016 84:58


    Brandon Oliver, creative design manager for A&M-San Antonio, joins Jerry and Oscar to discuss his long history with the university. From designing Fiesta medals to organizing the Jake the Snake event, he does a bit of everything for the university. But when he's not at the university, he runs his own wrestling promotion: River City Wrestling. As a promoter, he's in charge of making the best wrestling show possible for the fans, which required several years of hard work to learn. Read more at The Mesquite - www.mesquite-news.com Follow us on Twitter - twitter.com/TheMesquite Like us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/MesquiteNews Follow us on Instagram - instagram.com/themesquite

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    JagCast Episode #9 - Changing of the guard

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2016 41:51


    As the spring semester winds down, The Mesquite will welcome a new staff to take over the reigns. Coming in to takeover as Editor-in-Chief is current assistant editor, Amanda Lozano. Jerry and Oscar spend some time with the incoming editor to discuss her other job as a mariachi, her previous experience at La Prensa and current events at TAMUSA. Read more at The Mesquite - www.mesquite-news.com Follow us on Twitter - twitter.com/TheMesquite Like us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/MesquiteNews Follow us on Instagram - instagram.com/themesquite

    JagCast Episode #8 - Interview with Michael Drudge

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2016 54:02


    Michael Drudge is a retired journalist who advises The Mesquite staff and is on the board for the SPJ San Antonio Pro chapter. Before retiring, he was stationed across the globe covering wars in Central America during the 70s and documenting the end of the Cold War in the 80s. Read more at The Mesquite - www.mesquite-news.com Follow us on Twitter - twitter.com/TheMesquite Like us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/MesquiteNews Follow us on Instagram - instagram.com/themesquite

    JagCast Episode #7 - Former SGA President Andres Holliday

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2016 43:32


    The former SGA President for A&M-San Antonio, Andres Holliday, is still active in both politics and the South Side. As part of the South San Chamber of Commerce, Holliday works on bridging the gap between South Side businesses and A&M-San Antonio. Holliday discusses his time as SGA president, politics and some university issues. Read more at The Mesquite - www.mesquite-news.com Follow us on Twitter - twitter.com/TheMesquite Like us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/MesquiteNews Follow us on Instagram - instagram.com/themesquite

    JagCast Episode #6 - Interview With Vianna Davila

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2016 33:05


    JagCast returns for the spring semester. Oscar, Jerry and Ingrid talk about the news of the death of Associate Justice Antonin Scalia that was broken by the San Antonio Express-News. Later in the podcast, the team speaks with Express-News reporter, Vianna Davila, who was on the team who reported on the breaking news. Read more at The Mesquite - www.mesquite-news.com Follow us on Twitter - twitter.com/TheMesquite Like us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/MesquiteNews Follow us on Instagram - instagram.com/themesquite

    JagCast Episode #5 - JagStories

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2016 42:02


    While The Mesquite staff is still on break, we have a special presentation for our listeners. During the Fall 2015 semester, students in the Multimedia Storytelling class created their own audio stories. Editor-in-Chief Oscar Gonzalez and Managing Editor Ingrid Wilgen host the first episode of JagStories, showcasing those stories. Contributors to the show include Carlos Ferrand, Yuri Mota, Kate Menchaca, Ingrid Wilgen and Oscar Gonzalez. Read more at The Mesquite - www.mesquite-news.com Follow us on Twitter - twitter.com/TheMesquite Like us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/MesquiteNews Follow us on Instagram - instagram.com/themesquite

    JagCast Episode #4 - University President Cynthia Teniente-Matson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2015 43:30


    A&M-San Antonio's president, Cynthia Teniente-Matson, stopped by the JagCast studio to talk about her first year a president, plans for the future and the current trends on college campuses. Read more at The Mesquite - www.mesquite-news.com Follow us on Twitter - twitter.com/TheMesquite Like us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/MesquiteNews Follow us on Instagram - instagram.com/themesquite

    JagCast Episode #3 - Director of Rec Sports, Art Olague

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2015 54:15


    Director for Rec Sports, Art Olague, stops by the JagCast studio to talk about intramurals on campus, what sports he wants students to get involved in and that yes, there are Quidditch leagues around the country. Read more at The Mesquite - www.mesquite-news.com Follow us on Twitter - twitter.com/TheMesquite Like us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/MesquiteNews Follow us on Instagram - instagram.com/themesquite

    JagCast Episode #2 - SGA President Allison Garcia

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2015 52:08


    In our second episode of JagCast, we're joined with SGA President Allison Garcia. The SGA organized a special event with the San Antonio Spurs, TAMUSA Night. Allison also talks up campus carry and the current trend of outrage on college campuses. Read more at The Mesquite - http://www.mesquite-news.com Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheMesquite Like us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MesquiteNews Follow us on Instagram - http://instagram.com/themesquite

    JagCast Episode #1 - What's a JagCast?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2015 54:15


    Presented by The Mesquite, JagCast is a podcast to discuss the news and issues at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. On the inaugural episode, hosts Oscar Gonzalez and Jerry Quijano speak with Jenny Moore, director of student media for A&M-San Antonio. Read more at The Mesquite - http://www.mesquite-news.com Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheMesquite Like us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MesquiteNews Follow us on Instagram - http://instagram.com/themesquite

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