Alex Mendoza, Editor-in-Chief
Alexander Mendoza is a junior journalism major. Mendoza joined The Shield in Spring 2024 as an intern staff writer and now serves as Editor-in-Chief. Before joining, he was a student worker for the Multicultural Center, engaging with students in person and through the MCC’s social media platforms.
Mendoza is part of the Harolyn Torain Multicultural Leadership Scholarship under the Multicultural Center, allowing him to attend USI. He was awarded “Rookie of the Year” by The Shield at the end of the Spring 2024 semester.
When he isn’t running around campus with his camera, Mendoza is either out with friends thrifting jewelry, reading manga while listening to corridos and K-pop or playing RPGs such as “Monster Hunter,” “Final Fantasy XIV,” “Genshin Impact” and “Phantasy Star.” He occasionally practices guitar with his friends when they’re down.
![[FILE]: Performers at the 53rd Annual Madrigal Feaste Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 in Carter Hall in University Center West.](https://usishield.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/unnamed-11-1200x800.jpg)
