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NEWS 2/21/18 12:58am

SA presidential candidates promote ideas, hopes for Rice’s future

By Anna Ta

As three Student Association presidential candidates prepared for their opening statements for the debate hosted by the Thresher last Friday night, students filed in past a large paper banner painted #letgillisdebate. Voting for all SA candidates begins tomorrow, Feb. 22 at 8 p.m. and closes Feb. 26.

NEWS 2/21/18 12:53am

Ren remains sole secretary candidate after opponents drop out

By Rishab Ramapriyan

Student Association secretary candidate Jefferson Ren, a Jones College freshman, is uncontested for the position after the two other candidates for the position dropped out of the race, according to Director of Elections McKinzie Chambers.

NEWS 2/21/18 12:53am

Frediere runs unopposed for SA external vice president

By Elliot Stahr

Student Association Parliamentarian and Former Treasurer Maurice Frediere is running uncontested for the position of external vice president in this year’s SA elections.

NEWS 2/21/18 12:49am

Treasurer candidates discuss transparency, priorities

By Amy Qin

Three candidates, Lauren Loh, Siddharth Gorantla and Elan Friedland, are currently campaigning for the position of Student Association Treasurer. Voting opens tomorrow, Feb. 22 at 8 p.m. and closes Feb. 26.

NEWS 2/21/18 12:27am

SA senators debate, vie for internal vice president position

By Cameron Wallace

Candidates for internal vice president participated debated issues ranging from student disillusionment to the purpose of the Student Association on Friday before the Thresher’s SA presidential debate.

NEWS 2/21/18 12:04am

Students and faculty hold vigil for Florida shooting victims

By Elliot Stahr

Over 20 students and faculty members gathered Sunday evening in the Baker College quad for a vigil remembering victims of the school shooting that occurred at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Wednesday, Feb. 14.

NEWS 2/14/18 12:07am

Michael Bloomberg to speak at graduation

By Drew Keller

Michael Bloomberg will speak at Rice University commencement this spring, according to Rice President David Leebron.

NEWS 2/13/18 10:10pm

Coordinators reject Beer Bike proposals, consider alternatives

By Anna Ta

Campuswide Beer Bike coordinators Erica Zhong and Joyce Moon decided not to implement any of the proposed changes to the tradition this year after colleges’ votes were counted amid debate and an abstention from the Graduate Student Association.

NEWS 2/13/18 10:08pm

SA passes resolution supporting vaccine access amid debate

By Emily Abdow

The measures outlined by the resolution involve a combination of free year-round flu vaccinations at the health center, flu vaccination clinics at locations like residential colleges during flu season, support for students who pay up-front for on-campus vaccinations to be reimbursed by their health insurance and campaigns to educate students on the need for vaccinations. T

NEWS 2/13/18 10:07pm

SA resolution supports new minors despite departmental concerns

By Sanvitti Sahdev

The Student Association Senate passed a resolution calling for the creation of more minors with only one abstention at Monday’s meeting.

NEWS 2/13/18 10:02pm

Party like it’s 1999: Y2K fills up

By Tracey Dibbs

The Rice University Police Department restricted students from entering McMurtry College’s Y2K after the public reached capacity, according to RUPD captain Clemente Rodriguez.

NEWS 2/13/18 9:58pm

OIT to refund students for overcharges on double-sided printing

By Cameron Wallace

The Office of Information Technology will refund students who have been overcharged on printing since last summer as a result of an error in printing software.

NEWS 2/13/18 6:44pm

Students discuss departmental improvements at Social Science town hall

By Kimmy Schuster

Students from the School of Social Sciences gathered at Willy’s Pub on Thursday, Feb. 1 for a Social Sciences Town Hall to discuss perceived departmental and school-wide flaws and ways to enhance the undergraduate experience.

NEWS 2/8/18 11:04am

SA general election candidate list released

By Juan Saldaña

Four candidates are vying for the position Student Association president in this year’s general election.

NEWS 2/6/18 9:32pm

Rice Young Democrats Vote to Endorse in State House Primary

By Elliot Stahr

The Rice Young Democrats unanimously voted to endorse Allison Sawyer in the Democratic primary for the 134th District State House of Representatives race at their first meeting of the new year on Wednesday, Jan. 31.

NEWS 1/30/18 10:01pm

Students pitch ideas, seek advice at president’s office hours

By Amy Qin

Students attending President David Leebron’s office hours on Friday raised issues ranging from new study programs to undocumented student advocacy.

NEWS 1/30/18 10:01pm

Spencer Parsons, architecture professor, passes away

By Jaecey Parham

Spencer Parsons, an associate professor emeritus of architecture, passed away on Jan. 17 at age 87.

NEWS 1/30/18 9:53pm

SA working group seeks to address lack of off-campus engagement

By Emily Abdow

The Rice Beyond the Hedges working group proposed creating stampable passports of Houston museums and landmarks and a campus wide service events calendar to increase students’ off-campus engagement at Monday’s Student Association Senate.

NEWS 1/30/18 9:50pm

Flu cases increase in worst US season since 2009

By Anna Ta

There’s nothing like influenza to get you behind on your readings.

NEWS 1/30/18 9:45pm

SA to vote on resolution rejecting speaker disinvitations

By Cameron Wallace

The Student Association Senate will vote on a resolution calling for Rice University to affirm its commitment to diversity of thought by disregarding public opinion and controversy when inviting speakers to campus.

News

SA presidential candidates promote ideas, hopes for Rice’s future

Ren remains sole secretary candidate after opponents drop out

Frediere runs unopposed for SA external vice president

Treasurer candidates discuss transparency, priorities

SA senators debate, vie for internal vice president position

Students and faculty hold vigil for Florida shooting victims

Michael Bloomberg to speak at graduation

Coordinators reject Beer Bike proposals, consider alternatives

SA passes resolution supporting vaccine access amid debate

SA resolution supports new minors despite departmental concerns

Party like it’s 1999: Y2K fills up

OIT to refund students for overcharges on double-sided printing

Students discuss departmental improvements at Social Science town hall

SA general election candidate list released

Rice Young Democrats Vote to Endorse in State House Primary

Students pitch ideas, seek advice at president’s office hours

Spencer Parsons, architecture professor, passes away

SA working group seeks to address lack of off-campus engagement

Flu cases increase in worst US season since 2009

SA to vote on resolution rejecting speaker disinvitations

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