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A&E 10/1/24 11:18pm

Senior Spotlight: Abdullah Jahangir captures home and belonging

By Shreya Challa

Through Abdullah Jahangir’s camera lens, a photo isn’t just a still image — it’s a moment in time, dynamic and emotional. Working with film in his freshman photography class prompted him to consider photography as more than just snapshots, but rather a form of self-expression and exploration. 

A&E 10/1/24 11:07pm

Review: Duck n Bao doesn't disappoint

By Hamza Saeed

A gloomy peace this midterm season with it brings; this campus, for sorrow or joy, is flooded once more with tears. Whether tears of happiness or despair, you, my compatriots, deserve a reward for making it through yet another challenge in your academic career. Duck N Bao, a Chinese restaurant located in Rice Village, is perfect for such an occasion, I do declare. 

A&E 10/1/24 11:06pm

Another shounen disappointment: The fall of ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’

By Charlie Cruz

After 271 weekly Shonen Jump chapters, Gege Akutami's “Jujutsu Kaisen” has reached its conclusion, and with it, a wave of frustration has swept across the shounen manga community. In a genre known for its iconic scenes but lackluster endings, “Jujutsu Kaisen” followed through, leaving fans in disbelief. What should have been a triumphant closing act for one of the most popular series instead fizzled out, leaving us all wondering: How did something so promising end so terribly?

A&E 10/1/24 11:05pm

Explore hidden architecture gems on campus

By Sarah Motteler

Rice’s campus is home to many notable works of architecture, from the classic Sewall Hall to the state-of-the-art O’Connor Engineering Building. However, there are still diamonds in the rough that have yet to be discovered by the wider population of the university. Provided below are a handful of lesser-known architectural wonders located within the hedges.

A&E 10/1/24 11:03pm

Movies to check out at MFAH this October

By Arman Saxena

Just a mile outside the hedges, an oasis of indie, art-house, international and classic films await. Every weekend, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston shows unique cinematic curiosities, some you may have heard of, some you may have not. Additionally, tickets are discounted for Rice students to less than 10 bucks each. Here are some shows you should check out in the next few weeks.

A&E 10/1/24 11:02pm

A beginner’s guide to the Austin City Limits music festival

By Arman Saxena and Juliana Lightsey

Want to hear “Good Luck, Babe!,” “See You Again” and “Don’t Start Now” performed live at energetic concerts in the same weekend? At this year’s Austin City Limits you can check out the artists behind those iconic tracks and so many more including Reneé Rapp, Chris Stapleton and The Marías. Whether you’re venturing out to Austin’s Zilker Park this weekend or the next, here’s a helpful guide to survive the biggest music festival in Texas. 

A&E 10/1/24 11:01pm

Review: ‘Intermezzo’ is like a toxic relationship

By Hugo Gerbich-Pais

There is something degrading about reading “Intermezzo.”  You’ll find it unpleasant, and Sally Rooney tries her best to make it unenjoyable, yet you won’t put it down. Notably, the author writes about someone else for a change (avoiding the long-held autobiographical accusations) while maintaining her distinctive narrative voice, and an uncanny ability to capture how, and why, we hurt the people we are supposed to love.  

A&E 9/25/24 12:11am

Annual Tent Series spotlights identity and community

By Arman Saxena

Walking past the provisional campus facilities’ tents at night, you may have noticed something different about the sides of two of them. The Moody Center for the Arts has commissioned two different works that you can see on tents one and four, one with “La Tierra Recuerda” written in big yellow letters and the other featuring a film projection of cloths and blankets, only visible when the sun is down. 

A&E 9/25/24 12:09am

Review: “The Substance” is Killer, No Filler

By Jay Collura

I have covered over 30 movies for the Thresher but have never reviewed a straight-up horror film, until today. Generally, I am more than apprehensive about spending money on a movie that will, at best, give me nightmares and, at worst, be an unpleasant string of jump scares.

A&E 9/25/24 12:07am

Take a wander through Houston’s Museum District

By Evie Vu

Numerous time periods and cultures await students in the Museum District, a mere mile from campus. Next time you are itching to venture outside the hedges, here are some walkable and affordable attractions to check out.  

A&E 9/25/24 12:06am

Houston book clubs to quell your literary longings

By Ashley Wang

As fall begins to set in, it’s the perfect time of year to curl up for hours with a soothing book. To all the literature lovers out there searching for new book recommendations and reading companions, you’re in luck. Houston has a vibrant literary community teeming with book clubs, free of charge.

A&E 9/17/24 11:53pm

Review: “Rebel Ridge” Rocks

By Jay Collura

“Rebel Ridge,” director Jeremy Saulnier’s fourth feature, is my exact type of movie. A terse, political crime thriller with excellent hand-to-hand combat sequences? You can count me in, not only because I find the content exhilarating, but also because these kinds of thrillers seem few and far between in the blockbuster age we live in.

A&E 9/17/24 11:20pm

Celebrate Latine Literature This Month

By Hugo Gerbich-Pais

The ubiquity of English translations, coupled with the innumerable Latine writers who create works in English, means that you don’t have an excuse — this Latine Heritage Month, read Hispanic authors. To get you started, here are just a few incredible novels and non-fiction works by Latine authors that have challenged, inspired and brought me joy.  

A&E 9/17/24 11:19pm

What’s hot (and not) in nightlife

By Spring Chenjp

Is your 21st birthday coming up? Do you want to experience nightlife off campus for once, or have a drink fancier than Tito’s and Great Value cranberry juice? Look no further than this list of the best — and not so best — clubs and bars around Houston.

A&E 9/17/24 11:17pm

Why is everyone a DJ?

By Basma Bedawi

In a Baker College single, a D’Angelo vinyl spins and two sunset lamps frame a soundboard and speaker: Devin Gonzalez has a room made for a DJ. 

A&E 9/10/24 11:54pm

At home and in the studio with Do Ho Suh

By Hannah Son

Visitors strolled through rows of sketches, thumbtacks and sticky notes pinned to the gallery walls of the Moody Center for the Arts during the Sept. 6 opening of “Do Ho Suh: In Process.” The exhibition emulates the studio of world-renowned artist Do Ho Suh, featuring major works by the South Korean-born and London-based artist in an unprecedented presentation of Suh’s practice that emphasizes his methodology and process.

A&E 9/10/24 11:19pm

‘Alligator Bites Never Heal’ marks Doechii as the new queen of hip-hop

By Charlie Cruz

The self-proclaimed “new hip-hop Madonna” returns with a sonically diverse and beautiful mixtape; unfortunately, while she proves her talent, her path toward stardom remains unclear. Jaylah Ji’mya Hickmon, or Doechii, has been on the radar of hip-hop critics since she joined Top Dawg Entertainment in 2021, thanks to her endless potential as a rapper. Oldheads have drawn comparisons to Missy Elliott, while younger fans see shades of Kendrick Lamar and SZA — her talent and versatility are undeniable. But what remains uncertain is her direction: Will she continue down the path of a TikTok hit-maker, or is she poised to leave behind a lasting hip-hop legacy? Her latest mixtape, “Alligator Bites Never Heal,” brimming with introspective and radio-ready tracks, explores her identity as she grapples with her place in the industry.

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