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Katie Butler didn’t enjoy playing the violin when she started at four years old – it wasn’t until middle school, when she got to play with an orchestra, that she discovered her passion for the instrument. Now, she’s majoring in violin performance at the Shepherd School of Music and enjoying every moment.
Though it might not feel that way for those with midterms and essays due this week, spring break is approaching quicker than you may think. If your bank account tells you you’d rather stay home, check out these affordable spring break options.
Anwuli Chukwumah says her creative process is like scratching an itch. A double major in studio art and architecture, the Martel College senior creates with a wide variety of materials, including found objects, ceramics and drawings, often tied together by a distinctive shade of indigo blue.
Music, screaming and laughs filled McMurtry College commons Feb. 27 to March 1, as Lovett Theatre and McMurtry Arts Committee brought to life the horror-comedy-musical: “The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals.”
Calming beats, the chatter of conversation and the smell of oranges hung in the air the evening of Sunday, Feb. 23, in Lovett College’s basement, dubbed ‘Lyle’s’. Magazines, scrapbook paper, art books and stickers were spread across a few tables, along with mandarin oranges. Throughout the night, students made collages and zines, noncommercial or homemade magazines, with supplies provided by Zine Fest organizers at Rice Zine Fest’s first event.
Candy hearts, pastel crafts and the hum of excited chatter transformed Anderson Hall into a makeshift bazaar Feb. 10 for the 12th iteration of Archi Market, a student-run market where vendors sold items: hand-beaded jewelry to homemade iced coffee in celebration of Valentine’s Day.
Mariah Carey’s been whistle-toning in our ears since November 1st, but if Christmas classics are feeling a bit dull, try out these new holiday releases – both originals and reimaginings – aiming for a spot on your Christmas playlist.
Serenades and sonatas rang through the hall as the Shepherd School of Music hosted its annual Fall Chamber Music Festival this past weekend. Students took the stage in small groups, performing on clarinet, piano and more.
[03/18/2025 2:52 p.m.] Editor’s Note: In the months since this story first ran, the Trump administration has arrested and attempted to deport two visa-holding college students for their involvement in campus protests about the Israel-Hamas war. Understanding this new danger to students nationwide and at Rice University, the Thresher has decided to grant retroactive anonymity to one student, who we originally identified in this story by his full name. The anonymous student was given a pseudonym, which has been marked with an asterisk on the first mention.
Students filled the air with poetry, music and conversation at R2: The Rice Review’s open mic night Oct. 3, where the spotlight shone on student talent, from soulful singers to stand-up comics. This year’s open mic night celebrated the release of the literary journal’s 20th edition.
Latine Heritage month is in full swing, highlighting Latin American culture and contributions — but one class at Rice isn’t limiting its celebrations to just one month. In SPAN 406: Latin American Cinema, students engage with Hispanic culture through cinema, saying they gain important insights as they do.
