Dia Gupta

FEATURES 4/15/25 10:26pm

Alumna Susannah Wright journeys from student to professor

By Dia Gupta

When Susannah Wright graduated from Rice in 2018, the prospect of returning as faculty was nothing more than a pipe dream. Much like the tales she studies, Wright’s journey to professorship has taken her across the country and back again, landing her in a faculty role at Rice in fall 2024.   

FEATURES 4/8/25 11:07pm

New semester, novel courses

By Dia Gupta

Tired of the same old lectures and pop quizzes? Next semester brings a new lineup of courses that may actually make you want to get up for an 8 a.m. Whether you want a class that dives deeper into your major, explores a passion or teaches you something new, this semester has something for you. 

SPORTS 4/1/25 11:21pm

Back on track: Rice lengthens their stride at outdoor season opener

By Dia Gupta

Rice track and field kicked off their outdoor 2025 spring season with their first meet March 20 against the University of Houston. 

FEATURES 12/3/24 10:39pm

Take a break with some dead days deeds

By Dia Gupta

With finals soon approaching, study sessions take up most of our day. Need a break from staring at a screen? Need to stand up and stretch before you fall asleep? Find some ways to spend the hours you simply can’t look at your notes anymore.

FEATURES 10/29/24 10:55pm

Room for change: understanding residential college transfers

By Dia Gupta

Noisy environments, overwhelming events and interpersonal conflict: Much can go wrong as students first settle into university. Some students find themselves reconsidering their dorms, friends or even residential college. While less than 1% of students transfer colleges each year, according to Dean of Undergraduates Bridget Gorman, those who do say it has transformed their experiences.

NEWS 10/8/24 10:26pm

Guess hoo’s back? Hoot food returns

By Dia Gupta

The Hoot reopened for the fall semester Monday, Sept. 23. It will now be open from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Monday through Wednesday and from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. on Thursdays.