Special Projects

Donald Glover delivers summertime aesthetics and optimism in ‘Guava Island’

Donald Glover, also known as his musician persona Childish Gambino, released his long-awaited project Guava Island Thursday night at Coachella. 

Rice Public Art brings alternative birdsongs

Nina Katchadourian’s Please, Please, Pleased to Meet’cha, a temporary art exhibition occurring under the auspices of Rice Public Art, is a tad more unconventional than other site-specific art pieces.

Perfect Pairs: Roommates who’ve lived together for four years

Assigned roommates. It’s a struggle that almost all new students at Rice have to deal with. But sometimes these pairings work out surprisingly well, leading to great friendships and pairs who live together all four years

Previewing Rice women's tennis against UH with the Daily Cougar

On Friday afternoon, Rice women’s tennis takes on University of Houston Women’s Tennis at the John E. Hoff Courts. Rice Thresher Assistant Sports Editor Madison Buzzard and Daily Cougar Assistant Sports Editor Trenton Whiting came together to preview the matchup.

#HandsOffVenezuela movement on wrong side of history

Do not let disagreements with the Trump administration invalidate the need to restore democracy and human dignity to the people of Venezuela. 

Men’s tennis peaking near postseason

Rice men’s tennis went undefeated in three matches this weekend during the Conference USA Showcase at the George R. Brown Tennis Center.

Students take on teaching role through college classes

From classes on media and esports to biological information about skin, fall 2019 college courses cater to a variety of student interests. 

Does Rice really want honest political dialogue?

I’ve heard around campus that the College Republicans don’t engage enough. There’s a reason for that. Most Rice students don’t want to engage with us.

What would you do? Three Rice seniors win one year of funded travel

If you could spend a year doing anything you want, anywhere in the world, what would you do? If you’re Eliza Martin, you’d spend the time traveling to countries with interesting immigration patterns to study how those societies care for the children of immigrants.

New Multicultural Center to be included in major RMC renovations

A new multicultural center will be built as part of renovations to the Rice Memorial Center, which will involve demolishing and rebuilding every part of the center excluding the chapel and offices adjacent to Ray Courtyard, according to Vice President for Administration Kevin Kirby. 

HACER abstains from Pence protest

The Hispanic Association for Cultural Enrichment at Rice ultimately decided not sponsor the protest against Vice President Mike Pence’s speech on Venezuela to respect the conflicting opinions of their organization’s members.

Lance Armstrong addresses doping, Beer Bike 2020

Lance Armstrong, the cyclist whose seven Tour de France titles were revoked due to doping,  answered questions ranging from his cheating scandals to whether he’d donate to Hanszen College in a candid question and answer session Tuesday evening.

Hanszen wins Pizza Bike title over Jones, Baker

The Hanszen College men’s bike team beat five other colleges competing in Pizza Bike, an unofficial make-up race for the 2019 Beer Bike men’s race held Saturday at the Hackerman Race Track.

Women’s tennis pushes winning streak to three

The Rice women’s tennis team celebrated Senior Day this past Sunday by stretching its win streak to three after defeating Florida International University in a 4-0 win. It was also the second straight match in which the Owls shut out their opponent 4-0. 

Dunlap Dominates: Senior designated hitter finally finds his stroke

Twenty-four year old senior Andrew Dunlap inherited his middle name, Bellows, from his grandfather. As a husband, father and designated hitter for the Rice baseball team, Dunlap said he isn’t quite the vocal leader his middle name would suggest.

Administration should prioritize VADA in fundraising efforts

More than five years ago, the Thresher editorial board wrote about the visual and dramatic arts department’s need for attention from the administration, specifically that it “could greatly benefit from new space and materials.” 

4-10-2019 crossword solutions

Impending Rice Media Center teardown clouds VADA future

The Rice Media Center, a historic building that hosts both Rice Cinema and the campus’ only dark room, will be torn down sometime before the end of 2020, according to Vice President for Administration Kevin Kirby. 

Reflections and Revelations: Cherry Reading Series welcomes poets Jennifer Chang and Michael Collier

Poets Jennifer Chang and Michael Collier created an atmosphere of vulnerability and introspection with readings of their most recent work during a new installment of the Cherry Reading Series on Thursday.

Tiger Noodle House brings authentic Chinese food close to campus

Tiger Noodle House is the first Asian restaurant to join the wave of newcomers to Rice Village — and it does not disappoint.