Benjamin Castro is a history major from Belton Texas. His interests include law, history, and the American labor movement. When he is not studying or writing he likes to read, volunteer, and spend time with his family.

Sydney Quant (She/Her), is an English and Advertising major from Lubbock, Texas. She aspires to become a healthcare lawyer, and she is interested in studying healthcare equity, disparities, and medical malpractice. Outside of school, she enjoys the arts and is always open to new music and book recommendations. 

Annalise Belzile is a senior Psychology and Human Dimensions of Organization student in the Liberal Arts Honors Program at UT Austin. An avid advocate of changes in mental health public policy, she loves to write about various facets of mental healthcare in the United States, as well its intersection with topics such as public education and the legal system. Outside of writing for the Texas Orator, you can find Annalise singing with her acappella group, researching political misinformation & psychology, getting involved in the Austin arts scene, or searching for the best iced vanilla latte in Austin.