Grant Marshall | Fall 2023
Though he’ll say ‘Dallas’ to keep it quick, Grant’s origins lie in the suburban carbuncle that is Frisco, Texas. At UT, Grant is studying Psychology on the Bachelor’s of Science track, and is a member of the Plan II Honors program. If you haven’t already heard it from him, Grant is involved with psychiatric research at the Dell Medical School Center for Psychedelic Research & Therapy. He plans to pursue a career in clinical psychology or psychiatry. You might find Grant quoting David Goggins on a morning run, playing an out-of-tune guitar, humming a song to himself & hoping you’ll tell him it sounds nice, or reading the same book he’s been carrying around for like 2 months.
Sebastian Grannen | Spring 2024
Contrary to the speculation, Sebastian did not choose to major in both Electrical/Computer Engineering Honors and BHP as part of UT’s ECB program because he hates himself. Born and raised in Houston, he has developed a deep love for the Rockets and Astros (and can’t wait to celebrate the Rockets championship run in 2027). He is actively involved in Texas Equity Group as a Recruitment Co-Chair and as the club’s “main nerd”. He looks forward to his time at Camp Balcones Springs, where he is part of the leadership team during the summer and a bartender on weekends during the school year. If you run into him, there’s a good chance he’ll be listening to a genre of Latin American music or one of Pi’erre Bourne’s albums, and he might try to put you on.
Tobin Wood | Spring 2024
Tobin is a junior business major. There isn’t much to be said about Tobin.
Sid Thandassery | Spring 2024
Sid is a junior majoring in Finance and Radio, Television, and Film. Ask him what his favorite movies are and he’ll surely give you some pretentious titles! In his free time, he loves to play soccer, play video games, and spend time with his friends. On campus, Sid spends his time with Texas Enactus and the Communication Council. You can find Sid out and about sitting and staring off into the distance at numerous random benches on campus where he will be listening to either Justin Bieber or Drake. If you do see Sid, he asks that you never speak of his prime soccer benchwarmer days or about being a Chelsea fan in this time period.
Solan Patel | Fall 2024
Solan is a junior majoring in Finance with a minor in Film And Radio Television (FART). He is from the far-off magical land of Katy, Texas. On campus, Solan is involved in the Undergraduate Business Council and Phi Chi Theta. In his free time, you’ll catch him watching movies, praying for Minnesota sports teams to finally win something, and being a sweat at board games. Ask Solan about being fluent in Chinese, traveling to 30+ countries, or why “About Time” is hands down, the best movie ever. He loves good vibes and jumping out of planes.
Avik Malladi | Fall 2024
Avik is a third-year Data Science and Math major from the underground town of Coppell, Texas. Avik enjoys playing literally every sport and convincing people he’s the tuffest hooper in Tejas. On campus, he’s involved in Texas Convergent, Genesis, and the Austin AI Alignment Reading Group. If you run into Avik, ask him about the latest postmates codes, his favorite podcasts, or why AI will kill us all.
Jack McGarry | Fall 2024
Jack is a third-year finance and BHP major from Houston, Tx. He enjoys talking, playing, and thinking about ball. Jack can often be found contemplating his next highly intellectual X post or arguing with an intramural referee. Ask Jack about that one time he almost won his fantasy championship. Ask Jack how to become more ferda.
Bryson Wylie | Fall 2024
Bryson is a senior from Spring, Texas majoring in Mechanical Engineering with a Business Administration minor and Elements of Computing Certificate. Some of his hobbies include going outside, looking at the sky, frolicking, and skipping rocks. Also, Food. Most importantly, finding ways to maximize Calories Per Dollar (Cabo Bobs and Sam’s Club have good CPD). Around campus, you can find him engaging in lively banter with friends and putting money on pickleball games.
Will Weinschenk | Spring 2025
Will (Pictured left) is a third-year Philosophy and History major, from Austin, Texas. On campus he's involved in Longhorn Legal Coalition, UT Real Estate Council, and leading his fellow Newmen (PCP). Deep streaks of pondering and maxing his town hall 14 base consumes much of his time. His hobbies include mass accumulation of fragrances, dunking on Ulises, and Jiu-Jitsu. Ask Will to do a math trick, or why the Hornets will win a championship in the next 3 years.
Wyatt Bone | Spring 2025
Wyatt is a sophomore Government and Economics major in Liberal Arts Honors. He hails from the sleepy town of Denton, Texas, although he grew up in the sleepier state of Indiana. On campus Wyatt is involved in Texas Political Consulting, UT Student Government, and building houses for Habitat for Humanity. You can find Wyatt about to run you over biking, in the gym, hiking, or talking Cole into something ridiculous. He has recently learned 25 letters, although he is still figuring out r. Ask him about his sweaters. Don’t dap him up though. Your wrist might not survive.
Karthik Bobbili | Spring 2025
Karthik is a second-year computer science major from Houston, Texas (not Sugar Land or Katy). On campus Karthik is involved in the Quantitative Market Intelligence group and USIT. Outside of school, you will find Karthik biking around campus on the CapMetro bikes, playing ultimate frisbee or at Greg lifting while listening to Gunna. Karthik is known for being the funniest in his Newman class as well as the best wingman. If you ever see him without his water bottle, ask if he is okay (he is not).
Jake Ridlon | Spring 2025
Jake is a second-year business major born in Dallas, Texas. Though native to Texas, Jake has lived overseas for most of his life, spending his early years in Germany, China, and Malaysia before starting at UT. Outside of Tejas, he is involved in the Texas Undergraduate Business Council and the Texas Undergraduate Investment Team. In his free time, Jake loves shredding powder in uncharted territories, reminiscently enjoying 2000s sitcoms, or exploring the many local food options Austin has to offer. By the end of his college career, Jake plans to have traveled all across the country, visiting everything from scenic state parks to bustling cities like New York.
Andres Yengle | Spring 2025
Andres is a third-year Social Work and Plan II Honors Major from Houston, TX (the real one). When he’s not doom-scrolling on Instagram, he works with the social work school and is a part of Texas 180 Degrees Consulting. He loves all things football and swears Texas can beat any team in true SEC hypothetical fashion. In his other pastimes, he enjoys the outdoors, hanging out with friends, and spending hours trying to catch fish (he hasn’t caught one yet). Ask him how to meow. HE LOVES TO DEMONSTRATE!
Antonio Argüelles | Spring 2025
Antonio is a third-year Humanities Honors major (he's not sure what that means either) and he plans to write his senior thesis on architecture, urbanism, and public policy. Antonio claims to be from Houston, TX, and hopes you won't ask him if he's actually from the suburbs. Outside of Tejas, Antonio is involved with the University Tenant Union and the South Texas Human Rights Center. In his free time, Antonio enjoys running, watching VEEP for career inspiration, and writing lengthy restaurant reviews on Beli. If you talk to him be sure not to mention things like "employment" or "grad school".
Rohan Bergfeld | Spring 2025
Rohan is a third-year architecture student born and raised in the big city (Saint Louis, Missouri). At UT, he is involved in the Undergraduate Architecture Student Council and is a proud dock warmer on the UT Sailing Team. To pass the time, Rohan can be found cutting the grass, questioning the means of suburbia, or exploring uncharted territories as he trains to become the next Dr. Doofenshmirtz. If you spot Rohan, ask him why he's not in the studio.
Vineeth Murugan | Spring 2025
Vineeth is a third-year Neuroscience major and Health Science Scholar from the under-appreciated land of Coppell, Texas. On campus, he serves as VP of Programming for the Texas Business Healthcare Association and is involved in Phi Chi Theta and research at the Dell Pediatric Research Institute. He also coaches an 8U basketball team (yes, they run plays). When he’s not in class or lab, you’ll find Vineeth hooping, learning golf (his new favorite sport), or giving Avik BTA in clash. If you run into Vineeth, don’t ask him about rewatching Suits for the fifth time or how the cowboys are gonna win the Super Bowl (he’s coping).
Cole Ritchie | Spring 2025
Cole is a third-year Government major from Round Rock, Texas. On campus, he is an active member of Longhorn Legal Coalition, where he’s exploring various legal fields and opportunities within law and policy. Cole’s hobbies include rock-climbing, grabbing an over-priced coffee, and attending live music events (he’s a self-proclaimed barricade warrior). If you see Cole around, ask him about free smoothie bowls, bicycle-related crimes in West Campus, or his solve time for the daily NYT mini crossword.
Max Allen | Spring 2025
Max is a junior Statistics and Data Science major from Lake Highlands, or actual Dallas as some might say. Max loves the statistics club, ASA, where he’s currently trying to work out the probability of landing a 5th straight victory in Catan through his trademarked lumberjack method. As president of both bowlingjas and tavernjas, Max does not get much free time for leisurely activities like homework or job applications. If you meet Max, you should ask him why Texas State Parks are unbelievably slept on, quiz him on country capitals, or ask him to perform his juggling act he learned in Clown 101.
Caden Koerner | Spring 2025
Caden is a sophomore business honors major from Lakewood, Colorado. Outside of Tejas, Caden is involved in Texas Consulting and Sustainability Investment Group. When he’s not skiing/snowboarding he is likely thinking about skiing/snowboarding. Other than being a mountain man, Caden loves spending time outside, trying out new restaurants, and watching Colorado Avalanche hockey.
Janak Bhakta | Fall 2025
Janak is a junior BHP and Finance major from the well-known boomtown of Midland, TX. Outside of Tejas, he is involved with University Finance Association, Real Estate Council of Austin, and Longhorn Best Buddies. You can find him daydreaming about the D.C. food scene (he claims it's the best in the country), reciting Seinfeld episodes, or nodding along to Ryan breaking down his golf swing. Talk to Janak about anything sports or why country music will always be the best music.
Aadit Gandhi | Fall 2025
Aadit is a junior studying BHP and finance from the faraway suburbs of Aurora, Illinois. On campus, he’s involved with the Texas Stock Team, Delta Sigma Pi, Texas Venture Group, and UT Punjabbawockeez. In his free time, you’ll find him admiring Jayson Tatum’s beauty both on and off the court, rewatching Christopher Nolan classics, or consuming a questionable amount of Greek yogurt. Ask Aadit about his middle school pen-tapping phase or why Novak Djokovic is the ultimate role model.
Saarang Ramabhadran | Fall 2025
Saarang is a second year finance major from the deep slums of Houston, Texas. On campus he is involved in the Texas Undergraduate Law Journal and Phi Chi Theta. He would bust Vineeth’s butt any day of the week (anyone in the club can get it). In his free time you may also catch him breakdancing in obscure locations around campus. For some reason, he feels the Boston Celtics are the truth and Jaylen Brown will win the 25-26 MVP with a unanimous vote. If he’s not in the corner of the function checking any of his fantasy football teams, you have the wrong guy.
Gabe Boyer | Fall 2025
Gabe is a third-year Chemical Engineering major from Austin, Texas. He is a proud member of the Longhorn Band and plays the snare drum. On campus, he is also involved in OXE, a Chemical Engineering honors society, and Orthodox Christian Fellowship. I dare you to ask him about his dream to own a Cabo Bob’s, how climbing is the best form of exercise, or why you must play as many IM sports as possible. If you see him on campus, he is probably yapping about life instead of doing his engineering homework.
Josh Saripella | Fall 2025
Josh is a sophomore majoring in economics and history. Although he calls Houston home, Josh spent the majority of his teenage years playing cricket around the globe. However, since retiring from the sport, he has found a new passion for Excel and PowerPoint. Outside of Tejas, he is involved with Texas Energy Capital and Phi Chi Theta. Some of his favorite things include the bench press, acoustic guitars, Janak's country music playlist, and Uniqlo T-shirts. If you cross paths with Josh, talk to him about the history of the Ottoman Empire.
Saathvik Chepyala | Fall 2025
Saathvik is a third-year Computer Science and Economics student minoring in Entrepreneurship. Originally from Allen, TX, he volunteers on campus with Dream on 3 and is involved with Delta Sigma Pi. In his free time, he enjoys going to Costco, traveling to exotic places, and taking walks. An avid Steelers and Blazers fan, ask Saathvik why he thinks California is the greatest state in the country, why Damian Lillard is the most under appreciated player in the NBA, or why you should use code AUX26 instead of taking a Fetii.
Luis Mendez | Fall 2025
Luis is a Liberal Arts Honors English and Philosophy major from Houston, TX. In his early life, Luis lived in his parents' respective home countries of Mexico and Venezuela. Luis plans to attend law school after graduation because he loves the movie A Few Good Men. Luis loves travel, video games, and reading. If he had to pick one condiment for the rest of his life it would be Coleman’s Mustard. Both an optimist and a realist, Luis hopes Mexico will one day win a world cup (it will never happen). A favorite quote of his is “I know when that Hotline Bling, that can only mean one thing”.
Rohan Parikh | Spring 2026
Rohan is a sophomore finance major. On campus, he is involved in the undergraduate business council, philanthropic investment team, and beevo beekeeping society. Outside of classes, he loves playing basketball and watching anything related to Houston sports. Ask him about his opinions on the current state of Star Wars and why Plo Koon is his favorite character.
Marc Maalouf | Spring 2026
Marc is a freshman majoring in Civics Honors and Plan II from Dallas, Texas. Outside of Tejas, he is involved with Texas Consulting, the UT Men’s Club Soccer Team, and YoungLife. In his free time, Marc loves playing and watching sports (any of them), bass fishing, and wishing he was an F1 driver. If you see Marc on campus, be sure to ask him if blood drives or why Grey Zabel is the best offensive lineman in the NFL.
Marcello Espinosa | Spring 2026
From “Out in the West Texas town of El Paso” Marcello is a junior majoring in electrical engineering. On campus, he’s involved in the Student Engineering Council, ChiLDS Lab, SHPE, the Machine Learning & Data Science Club, and the Modern Latino Orquestra. His "allegedly un-performative" hobbies include music (don’t get him started), climbing, running, biking (not cycling), and more recently yoga and art. Ask him about his love for MATLAB or why DJ Bumpkin deserves a Boiler Room set.
James Gerhard | Spring 2026
After climbing many trees, James ‘made it out’ of the cantankerous prison colloquially referred to as the Hoodlands, TX. He now studies Plan II and his side major, Mechanical Engineering, but can occasionally be caught masquerading as a business student. When he’s not sneaking people into Kins Fine Dining, he can be found meeting with non-profits at Texas 180 Degrees Consulting, investing sustainably at SIG, and pondering a 5th mode of transportation at Texas Guadaloop. A big fan of the outdoors, he loves to run, hike, play volleyball, and hopefully someday join the Underground Texas Grotto (UTG). Ask him to say something in German; he’ll be sure to send a “Hallo!” your way.
Daniel Hernandez | Spring 2026
From the suburbs of Houston, Daniel is a transfer sophomore majoring in music performance. On campus, you can find him walking over to Snarf's to get a chicken salad sandwich, practicing his percussion repertoire, or getting involved in Zine Club! His hobbies include getting overly expensive coffee, photography, hanging out with his girlfriend and friends, thrifting, playing drums in his band, Team Alice, and performing under his alias "DJ Bumpkin." Ask him about the niche bands he listens to (trust me, he's insufferable about it) or about the "bike" incident. (P.S. Thank you, Marcello xoxo)
Noah Ryu | Spring 2026
Noah is a freshman Business Honors and Finance major from Murphy, Texas. On Campus, Noah is involved in the University Securities Investment Team, UMBRA, and AKPsi. You can usually find Noah at Whittaker running tennis, pickleball, volleyball or watching Tarantino Films. If you see Noah on campus, ask him about any movie franchise, In N Out, or his beliefs in the weak and semi strong form of the efficient market hypothesis.