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NEWS 12/10/19 3:16pm

Four suspects indicted after RUPD investigation into eight on-campus burglaries

By Christina Tan

A grand jury indicted four male suspects for their alleged involvement in a rash of on-campus burglaries last year which totaled $20,534 in damages, according to Rice University Police Department Chief of Police James Tate. The four suspects, now awaiting trial after last Monday’s indictment, could face felony charges and up to $10,000 in fines if found guilty of the charges brought against them by RUPD. A resolution of the case would also account for all reported on-campus burglaries in 2018, according to RUPD Lieutenant of Investigations Derrick McClinton.

NEWS 12/7/19 4:44pm

Students receive MIPs, Pub found in violation at last Pub Night of the decade

By Christina Tan

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission opened a complaint against TABC-licensed Willy’s Pub following infractions for underage drinking seen on Thursday’s Pub Night, according to TABC official Chris Porter. This is the first time in recent years that TABC has brought charges against Pub, based on past Thresher reporting.

FEATURES 12/3/19 9:12pm

Invisible burdens: students talk accessibility challenges

By Rishab Ramapriyan and Ajay Kumar

Each semester a Rice student will spend hours carefully crafting a course schedule that fills their major requirements, impresses future employers, and avoids that dreaded 8 a.m. section. But students with disabilities often have to worry about another factor: accessing their classrooms.

NEWS 11/19/19 10:27pm

Amidst constitutional concern, SA narrowly approves Campanile Editors-in-Chief

By Ajay Kumar

The Rice Student Association voted Monday night to approve Phoebe Dang and Amy Zhang as the official Campanile editors-in-chief. The SA narrowly reached the two-thirds majority required for approval, with 16 votes in favor and seven votes against.

A&E 11/19/19 9:53pm

Sol LeWitt’s legacy returns to Rice

By Katelyn Landry

Two works by pioneer conceptual artist Solomon “Sol” LeWitt have found a home at the Glasscock School of Continuing Studies in partnership with Rice Public Art.

SPORTS 11/19/19 9:47pm

Football ends winless streak

By Madison Buzzard

Rice football won its first game of the season, defeating Middle Tennessee State University 31-28 on Saturday in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The Owls are 1-9 on the season and have lost 19 out of 22 games for the last two years with Mike Bloomgren at the helm. Rice now stands at No. 6 in Conference USA’s West Division.

NEWS 11/17/19 3:53pm

Pompeo confronts foreign policy, but not impeachment in 'quid pro quo' visit to Baker Institute

By Rishab Ramapriyan

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke about the “natural hunger for human freedom,” criticized the Communist Party of China and fielded questions regarding U.S. foreign policy in countries such as Syria and Mexico as part of his Friday visit to the Baker Institute for Public Policy. Outside the event and in the Rice Memorial Center, students staged demonstrations in response to his visit.

NEWS 11/13/19 12:00am

Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Nicholas Kristof to speak at graduation

By Anna Ta and Christina Tan

Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Nicholas Kristof, a New York Times columnist, CNN contributor and author who has brought attention to global human rights issues through his writing for over 30 years, will deliver the 107th commencement speech for the class of 2020, according to Rice’s Office of Public Affairs.

NEWS 11/12/19 10:27pm

The Ion development sparks conversation about addressing inequity in Houston

By Rynd Morgan

Since its creation was announced in April 2018, The Ion has been a topic of discussion for Rice University and the local community, culminating in the formation of a community coalition and their proposed community benefits agreement.

A&E 11/12/19 9:16pm

Second Astroworld Festival lives up to hype

By Sanvitti Sahdev and Smaran Garlapati

“The man who left this city with nothing and conquered the world,” said surprise guest Dave Chapelle as he introduced Travis Scott at the second annual ASTROWORLD Music Festival in Houston’s NRG Park last Saturday.

FEATURES 11/6/19 4:02pm

Students, alumni recount experiences with mental health at Rice

By Amy Qin

The Thresher opinion piece by an anonymous student describing his deferral from Rice following a schizophrenic episode and the 2017 hospitalization of Michael Lu highlight stories of mental health on campus that are often kept under wraps. Hoping to shed more light on the topic, we opened a call for submissions to both students and alumni. We present their stories here and hope they provide a glimpse into the intensely personal, difficult journey that constitutes seeking care.

NEWS 11/5/19 11:21pm

McMurtry holds town hall over ICE Halloween costumes

By Rishab Ramapriyan

McMurtry College’s Diversity Council hosted a public town hall on Tuesday night to facilitate a discussion with the three students who dressed as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers for the Halloween event at Willy’s Pub.

NEWS 11/5/19 5:18pm

Violations observed in RMC during voting period for mayoral election

By Christina Tan

Multiple out-of-state students were erroneously asked to provide bank statements or to fill out provisional ballots for the Houston mayoral election today, according to Clara Kraebber and Hannah Kaplan of the Rice Young Democrats.

NEWS 11/1/19 5:04pm

Faculty, students dedicate Dia de los Muertos to children who have died in ICE custody

By Anna Ta

Over 50 students and faculty dedicated their celebration of el Día de Los Muertos to the remembrance to the children who have died in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody. The event was held by the today in Rayzor Hall from four to six p.m. Students were urged to attend the event after photos circulated of students dressed as ICE officers at the Halloween event at Willy’s Pub. The photos caused outrage and responses from administration and student leadership.

NEWS 11/1/19 12:57pm

Students dressed as ICE officers for Halloween draw outrage, administrative response

By Anna Ta and Christina Tan

Photos of three McMurtry College sophomores wearing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement costumes to the Halloween event at Willy’s Pub drew student outrage on Twitter last night, leading to responses from university leadership. The photos show the students in line for Willy’s Pub wearing police uniforms with “ICE” prominently displayed on the back and breast with white tape.

NEWS 10/29/19 10:03pm

Colleges introduce leadership restrictions

By Serena Shedore

Several colleges have already added or are in the process of adding variations of a constitutional bylaw to create a formal process that prevents students on disciplinary probation from running for leadership positions, according to Hanszen College President Landon Mabe.

SPORTS 10/29/19 9:52pm

Volleyball’s winning streak reaches double digits

By Spencer Moffat

The Rice volleyball team improved on last year’s 20-game start (16-4) after defeating Conference USA opponent Florida International University on Sunday afternoon at Tudor Fieldhouse. The Owls now stand at 19-1 and are currently on a 10-match winning streak.

A&E 10/29/19 9:45pm

Cartoonist Leela Corman speaks on visual storytelling, activism

By Sanvitti Sahdev

According to cartoonist Leela Corman, you can make a comic out of anything. She makes hers out of watercolor paints, activism and personal experiences with trauma. During her visit to Rice last Thursday, Corman talked about the process of visual storytelling with students.

NEWS 10/22/19 10:42pm

SA responds to survey on sexual misconduct

By Savannah Kuchar

In response to the release of the results from the Association of American Universities Campus Climate Survey on Sexual Assault and Misconduct last week, the Student Association held a town hall in Farnsworth Pavilion on Monday to discuss the findings of the survey as well as steps the university should take going forward in response.

NEWS 10/22/19 10:37pm

Baker 13 restrictions partially lifted in time for Halloween

By Brian Lin

With shaving cream for a costume, Baker 13 run participants will once again leave their mark on college windows this coming Halloween, as contact with glass and defenses have been reallowed under new official rules.

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Four suspects indicted after RUPD investigation into eight on-campus burglaries

Students receive MIPs, Pub found in violation at last Pub Night of the decade

Invisible burdens: students talk accessibility challenges

Amidst constitutional concern, SA narrowly approves Campanile Editors-in-Chief

Sol LeWitt’s legacy returns to Rice

Football ends winless streak

Pompeo confronts foreign policy, but not impeachment in 'quid pro quo' visit to Baker Institute

Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Nicholas Kristof to speak at graduation

The Ion development sparks conversation about addressing inequity in Houston

Second Astroworld Festival lives up to hype

Students, alumni recount experiences with mental health at Rice

McMurtry holds town hall over ICE Halloween costumes

Violations observed in RMC during voting period for mayoral election

Faculty, students dedicate Dia de los Muertos to children who have died in ICE custody

Students dressed as ICE officers for Halloween draw outrage, administrative response

Colleges introduce leadership restrictions

Volleyball’s winning streak reaches double digits

Cartoonist Leela Corman speaks on visual storytelling, activism

SA responds to survey on sexual misconduct

Baker 13 restrictions partially lifted in time for Halloween

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