Elizabeth Hergert

OPINION 9/1/20 11:26pm

From the (opinion) editor’s desk: Your opinion doesn’t have to change the world

By Elizabeth Hergert

It’s been a tumultuous summer, even for the opinion section of the Thresher. In previous years, we haven’t published any opinions over the summer, saving the hot takes for each semester. This past summer, we published 14 opinions and three staff editorials. 

OPINION 9/17/19 10:00pm

Make low-income students feel welcome at Rice

By Elizabeth Hergert

Sometimes as I walk around campus, I have to remind myself that I belong here and this is my school. I think that Rice is not truly mine because I can’t afford my own education. While I am incredibly grateful for the financial aid I receive and the opportunity I’ve been given to attend Rice, I am often reminded that my financial situation is uncommon at this university.