Brenda Penaloza is a first-generation college student from Jacksonville, Florida. She’s currently a junior at Florida State University majoring in Multimedia Communications with a minor in Political Science. With aspirations of breaking into the reporting scene after graduation, she has a love for storytelling and building connections within her community. When she’s not chatting away to just about anyone who’ll listen, you can usually find her wandering through record stores, sipping her third cup of coffee, or marching with the Chiefs. Go Noles! Keep up with her side quest on Instagram at @alorsbrenn.