Protejan las huelgas

Caris Gray and Valeria Solis • April 8, 2026

Nota del Editor: Este artículo fue originalmente publicado por Caris Gray el 25 de marzo de 2026 y fue traducido por Valeria Solis. Durante los últimos meses, miles de estudiantes han participado...

Complicated politics of license plate readers

Caris Gray, Senior Columnist • March 30, 2026

Senior columnist Caris Gray argues that while license plate readers can be beneficial to public safety, they should not be used by the APD for fear of ICE compliance.

Protect walkout protests

Caris Gray, Senior Columnist • March 25, 2026

Senior columnist Caris Gray argues the Kyle anti-ICE walkouts exemplify the importance of student walkouts as a critical form of political engagement.

Importance of blood donations, not just after tragedy

Caris Gray , Senior Columnist • March 23, 2026

Senior Columnist Caris Gray argues that the Sixth Street shooting shows us why blood donations are critical year-round, not just after emergencies.

Las visas H-1B están llegando a sus fines

Caris Gray and Rolando Vitela • February 14, 2026

Nota del editor: Este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 10 de febrero de 2026 por Caris Gray y fue traducido al español por Rolando Vitela. El pasado 27 de enero, el gobernador Abbott emitió...

H-1B visas are coming to an end

Caris Gray, Senior Columnist • February 10, 2026

Senior columnist Caris Gray argues Governor Abbott’s new H-1B visa order is based on unsubstantiated claims and will degrade the integrity of higher education.

Immigration compliance is coming to Texas counties

Caris Gray, Senior Columnist • January 27, 2026

Columnist Gray argues that mandating all Texas sheriff departments to comply with ICE will worsen fear and put such cooperation at risk of misconduct.

Lieutenant Governor Patrick’s TPUSA Donation is a Political Threat

Caris Gray, Senior Columnist • January 16, 2026

Senior Columnist Caris Gray argues that Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick’s $1 million November donation to Turning Point is not about political engagement, but political indoctrination.

The future of Texas law schools is drastically changing

Caris Gray, Columnist • December 6, 2025

Columnist Caris Gray argues that the new Texas Supreme Court’s order to take away ABA accreditation for Texas law schools is unclear, illogical and predictably harmful.

The necessity of Prop Q

Caris Gray, Columnist • November 3, 2025

Columnist Caris Gray argues Proposition Q is a necessary evil to help solve Austin’s homelessness problem and other social issues.

Austin needs to stand up for its crosswalks

Caris Gray, Columnist • October 27, 2025

Mayor Kirk Watson’s response to Gov. Greg Abbott’s order for Texas cities to remove political street art is not an adequate response to the continued limitations imposed on free speech.

Politicians need to be more engaged

Caris Gray, Columnist • October 23, 2025

Columnist Caris Gray argues that in order to increase civic engagement in young adults, politicians need to increase efforts in connecting with students and local communities.

UT must help decrease Texas’ teacher shortage

Caris Gray, Opinion Columnist • October 13, 2025

Columnist Caris Gray argues that in order to expand Longhorns in Residence to low-income districts, we need to increase funding.

Deja de politizar la Academia Internacional 

Caris Gray and Valeria Cruz Butrón • September 29, 2025

Nota del editor: Este artículo fue publicado originalmente por Caris Gray el 25 de mayo del 2025 y traducido al español por Valeria Cruz Butrón el 27 de Septiembre del 2025 El Sistema de UT presentó...

Stop politicizing international academia

Caris Gray, Opinion Columnist • September 25, 2025

Columnist Caris Gray argues that restricting staff travel to “foreign adversary” nations politicizes academia, restricts education and limits the spread of knowledge.