Reyna named Editor
As the fall semester begins, a new era of journalists will be enhancing the student media outlet at Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
Ronni Reyna is the new Editor-in-Chief of The South Texan and Luis Briseno is the new manager of KTAI 91.1 FM.
“The start of a fall semester brings many changes, including at the university student-led newspaper, The South Texan. This semester we are welcoming a new Editor-in-Chief, Ronni Reyna. Reyna is a journalism major who has quickly risen through the editorial ranks at the newspaper because of her skill, leadership and tenacity. She has plans to continue the successful legacy at The South Texan,” Adviser of The South Texan Nicole Perez Morris said.
Reyna, a junior with a double major in Communications-Journalism and Political Science, will begin her tenure as Editor-in-Chief in Fall of 2021 and replaces Aryssa Enriquez. Enriquez will continue to be a part of staff by serving as the new Marketing Manager.
“My plan as Editor-in-Chief is to continue the legacy and tradition of greatness here at The South Texan. I want to train our incoming editors and reporters to be the best journalists they can be. I want to be able to give them the opportunity and experience we have to offer here at TAMUK. I plan on being the best I can for the staff and doing whatever it takes to produce quality content for our students, staff and faculty,” Reyna said.
Reyna plans to ensure The South Texan remains relevant, entertaining and informative for Javelina Nation.
Not only will there be a new Editor-in-Chief, but familiar faces will join the staff. Makaylah Chavez, Rae Martinez and Susan Cortez began their new roles as Opinion Editor, Entertainment Editor and Digital Editor, respectively. Sarah Reyna was promoted to Senior Reporter. Gabriella Mastroianni will move up to Managing Editor, Jacqueline Barrera will serve as Campus Editor and Dylan Sanchez will remain Sports Editor.
“We have made numerous changes to The South Texan, and each one of them has raised the bar to excellence. I’m excited to see Reyna’s leadership unfold in her new role, and how the new editors will change the dynamic of the paper,” Enriquez said.
Enriquez will graduate in the fall with a Bachelor’s in Business Management and a minor in Communications.
“Outgoing Editor-in-Chief Aryssa Enriquez is spending her last semester as an undergraduate utilizing her business classes to help launch a new sponsorship program for the now combined student media operations, The South Texan and KTAI-FM. Enriquez led The South Texan to more than a dozen awards last year while navigating a pandemic ensuring The South Texan was one of only a few student-operated newspapers publishing in 2020 and 2021,” Morris said
The staff ended their summer issues with a welcome guide for new students and KTAI’s first remote of the semester.