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NEWS 2/18/19 11:36pm

SA presidential candidates highlight differences at debate

By Amy Qin and Rishab Ramapriyan

At the annual Student Association Presidential Debate, presented by the Rice Thresher, three Student Association President hopefuls took the stage on Friday, Feb. 15 to discuss their platforms.

NEWS 2/14/19 2:36pm

Previously unenforced bylaw restricts candidates from running for both college and SA positions

By Emily Abdow

Director of Elections Morgan Gillis said this year he abided by a previously unenforced Student Association bylaw that prohibits individuals who run for elected positions at their residential colleges from then running for elected positions in the Student Association.

NEWS 2/13/19 12:35am

Senate votes down Green Fund initiative

By Cameron Wallace

The Student Association Senate voted not to include a constitutional amendment to increase annual student fees to support the Green Fund on the general election ballot by a vote of 12 yes to nine no, with five members abstaining.

NEWS 2/13/19 12:29am

Medical school offers humanities pre-meds direct entry

By Kate Weeks

Rice University and the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston are partnering to create a direct-entry program into McGovern Medical School for humanities students aiming to increase intellectual diversity amongst doctors, according to the Rice Office of Public Affairs.

NEWS 2/13/19 12:27am

Students weigh in on innovation hub

By Christina Tan

Renovations on the proposed Innovation Hub, now named the Ion, will begin in May with construction ending late next year.

NEWS 2/13/19 12:25am

Seventeen car burglaries occur on, nearby campus

By Amy Qin

Seven vehicles in the North College Lot and 10 vehicles in the First Christian Church & School parking lot were burglarized at approximately 1:20 a.m. Monday morning, according to an email from the Rice University Police Department.

NEWS 2/13/19 12:22am

Racist images from Rice’s past surface, spark conversation

By Anna Ta

Blackface and other racist imagery in past editions of the Rice Campanile made national news this week following recent controversy surrounding the discovery of school yearbook photos of Virginia’s governor and attorney general in blackface.

NEWS 2/13/19 12:20am

Students aim to increase visibility of African studies at Rice

By Rishab Ramapriyan

The Student Association’s “Increasing African Presence in Academia” student initiative committee is advocating for the improvement of the African studies minor and creation of a African studies major.

NEWS 2/8/19 3:48pm

Blanket Tax Committee recommends against student fee increase to fund environmental projects

By Amy Qin

Members of the Blanket Tax Committee and Student Association Senate voiced concerns over a proposal to increase annual student fees by $3.50 to support the Green Fund, a student-led initiative to sponsor campus sustainability projects.

NEWS 2/8/19 12:29pm

Y2Krowded: Line for Y2K dispersed after shoving, hospitalization

By James Karroum

The line for McMurtry College’s Y2K-themed public party grew increasingly unsafe throughout the night, even leading to a hospitalization, until it was dispersed around 11:30 p.m. and all further entry was denied, according to Julia Robinson, a McMurtry external social.

NEWS 1/29/19 11:32pm

Parliamentarian brings allegations of task force constitutional violations to UCourt

By Anna Ta

Nick Jerge, Student Association parliamentarian, said he submitted a formal request for interpretation of the Student Association constitution to Noah Reich, University Court chair, last Friday regarding a possible constitutional violation committed by the SA International Student Financial Aid Task Force.

NEWS 1/29/19 11:16pm

Engineering department aims to increase study abroad experiences in ‘Vision to 2025’

By Christina Tan

The George R. Brown School of Engineering has released a strategic plan that that sets a goal of doubling the number of Rice undergraduate engineering students participating in study abroad opportunities.

NEWS 1/29/19 10:54pm

Hanszen College toilet bursts due to excessive pressure

By Amy Qin

A toilet in a suite of the new section of Hanszen College burst due to high water pressure on Friday, flooding the bathroom and an adjacent room, according to Hanszen junior Michael Byrnes.

NEWS 1/29/19 10:53pm

New bikeway to ease navigation around Houston

By Saniya Gayake

A new bikeway is being constructed around Houston as a part of a massive transportation project, according to the Houston Bike Plan website.

NEWS 1/29/19 10:51pm

Rice offers financial assistance to those affected by government shutdown

By Anna Ta

Rice University implemented plans to financially accommodate employees and students in the wake of the 35-day partial federal government shutdown.

NEWS 1/29/19 10:49pm

Ants rain down from Lovett College bathroom ceiling

By Anna Ta

Ants are still falling from the ceiling of a Lovett College bathroom as of Tuesday after Housing and Dining exterminated a nest of ants living in a light fixture last Wednesday, according to Bailey Covell, who lives in the suite, which is in a Lovett building colloquially called “Stinky” by students.

NEWS 1/29/19 10:48pm

Working group seeks to address transfer student credit

By Savannah Kuchar

A group within the Student Association’s Academic Committee is gathering feedback from transfer students about their experiences in trying to earn Rice equivalent credit.

NEWS 1/22/19 10:13pm

Need-based financial aid grants available for summer courses

By Jade Kanemitsu

Undergraduates who received need-based aid during the academic year will now be eligible to receive financial aid grants toward a total of nine credit hours of Rice summer coursework starting summer 2019, according to Rice’s financial aid website. According to the financial aid office, it is currently unclear to what extent the aid will cover summer coursework.

NEWS 1/22/19 10:11pm

O-Week coordinators now eligible for need-based summer stipends

By Emily Abdow

Fifteen Orientation Week coordinators have received need-based summer stipends ranging from $500 to $2,500 from the Dean of Undergraduates’ Office, according to Dean of Undergraduates Bridget Gorman.

NEWS 1/22/19 10:10pm

New Sid Rich building on track for 2021 completion

By Kimmy Schuster

By the spring semester of 2021, the new Sid Richardson College building will be completed and ready for use, according to Grant Wilkinson, head of the Sid New Building Committee. The building will occupy the space from the current Will Rice College Magister house to Seibel Servery, Wilkinson said.

News

SA presidential candidates highlight differences at debate

Previously unenforced bylaw restricts candidates from running for both college and SA positions

Senate votes down Green Fund initiative

Medical school offers humanities pre-meds direct entry

Students weigh in on innovation hub

Seventeen car burglaries occur on, nearby campus

Racist images from Rice’s past surface, spark conversation

Students aim to increase visibility of African studies at Rice

Blanket Tax Committee recommends against student fee increase to fund environmental projects

Y2Krowded: Line for Y2K dispersed after shoving, hospitalization

Parliamentarian brings allegations of task force constitutional violations to UCourt

Engineering department aims to increase study abroad experiences in ‘Vision to 2025’

Hanszen College toilet bursts due to excessive pressure

New bikeway to ease navigation around Houston

Rice offers financial assistance to those affected by government shutdown

Ants rain down from Lovett College bathroom ceiling

Working group seeks to address transfer student credit

Need-based financial aid grants available for summer courses

O-Week coordinators now eligible for need-based summer stipends

New Sid Rich building on track for 2021 completion

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