EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Jessica Chai (She/Her), is a Government major in the Liberal Arts Honors program and is pursuing a certificate in Core Texts and Ideas through Jefferson Scholars. Her primary interest is the intersection between politics and philosophy/theory, with focus on marginalized communities. Her hobbies include thrifting, exploring different music genres, and messing with her cat Suki.
MANAGING EDITORS
Julian Tabri is a History and French Studies student from Tyler, Texas. His primary interests are religious history and the effect of theology on political theory. Following graduation, he plans to attend law school. When not busied with coursework, he enjoys collecting vinyl records, watching new movies, and exploring the various trails and parks around Austin.
Sydney Quant (She/Her), is an English and Advertising major. After graduation, she plans to pursue law school and study the intersection between communications, advertising, and law. Outside of school, she enjoys gaming, reading, and performing unconventional percussion (shoutout Texas SOUnD).
Luke (Lucas) Collins is a managing editor for the Texas Orator. He is pursuing a degree in Philosophy and the Plan II Honors program at the University of Texas at Austin. He is primarily interested in social epistemology, politics, communication theory, and environmental action. His hobbies include photography, drawing, painting, and bothering his friends about the political implications of social media and AI.
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.
Alp Serbest is a History and English major in the Liberal Arts Honors Program. He is also pursuing a certificate in Core Texts and Ideas through the Jefferson Scholars Program. His academic and writing interests include history, literature, politics, and current affairs. When he is not in class or writing for The Orator, he enjoys reading, sports graphic design, running, and frequenting Central Market. He intends to go to law school with hopes of one day becoming a federal prosecutor.
EDITORS-AT-LARGE
Aashika Ingersal
Arshia Verma
Cameron Owings
Hannah Wood
Landon Hodges
Luke Bargenquest
Marin Wells
Olivia Connell
Rachel Zhou
Reva Produturi
Shubham Mehrotra
VISUAL ARTS DEPARTMENT
Jada Li
Zeynap Yakay
STAFF WRITERS
Adith Magavi
Alec Stuart
Benjamin Castro
Braedann Adams
Caleb Mulugeta
Charlize Lopez
David Tran
Elle Nicholson
Heather Wood
Jack Couch
Madeline Shepherd
Masie Johnson
Mason Sniggs
Neelan Krishna
Sam Balter
Sarayu Bellary
Taimur Rehman
Tanya Narwekar
Winston Crane
Ximena Carillo
Zazie Bryant
COPY TEAM
Samantha Mason (she/her) is a Government and English major from Austin, Texas. She plans to attend graduate school in political science, studying the intersection of political knowledge, education disparities, and media effects. In her free time, she loves to read, hike around Texas, and bask in the sun with her friends.
Keerthi Chalamalasetty
Uma Phadke
FOUNDERS
Brooke Reaves is a co-founder of The Texas Orator and served as Editor in Chief.
Wes Dodson is a co-founder of The Texas Orator and served as a Managing Editor.
Brendon Sparkman is a co-founder of The Texas Orator and served as a Managing Editor.
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