Emily Abdow

OPINION 4/16/19 11:47pm

From the editors’ desk: Farewell

By Andrew Grottkau and Emily Abdow

For the last four years, we have spent every Monday night upstairs in the Rice Memorial Center, neglecting schoolwork, social events, friends (as our suitemates can attest) and even our own birthdays to produce the weekly newspaper that shows up in your college’s commons every Wednesday.

OPINION 4/16/19 11:30pm

Rice insurance plan should cover elective abortions

By Emily Abdow

At the beginning of this year, the Thresher received a tip that the Rice student health insurance policy, Aetna, only covers abortions in the event of rape, incest or the endangerment of the life of the mother. An examination of the policy confirmed this tip to be factual.

NEWS 4/10/19 12:49am

New Multicultural Center to be included in major RMC renovations

By Emily Abdow

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.

NEWS 4/10/19 12:45am

Lance Armstrong addresses doping, Beer Bike 2020

By Emily Abdow

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.

NEWS 4/2/19 11:47pm

Senate passes resolution calling for African studies major, improved minor

By Emily Abdow

The Student Association Senate voted unanimously to pass a resolution supporting improvement of the African studies minor and the creation of an African studies major.

FEATURES 3/26/19 10:39pm

Beer Bike floats take shape

By Emily Abdow

A volcano that erupts wine and Fireball and a massive bottle of Smirnoff are two phallic floats that will grace the parade from the water balloon fight to the Beer Bike track.

NEWS 3/22/19 9:00am

Cost of undergraduate attendance to increase 3.1 percent next academic year

By Emily Abdow

The cost of undergraduate attendance at Rice University will increase by 3.1 percent to $63,252 for the 2019-2020 academic year, according to a press release.

NEWS 3/19/19 8:57am

Former Houston Mayor and Rice graduate Annise Parker to deliver commencement address

By Emily Abdow

Former Mayor of Houston Annise Parker (Jones ‘78) will return to her alma mater to deliver the commencement address for Rice’s graduating class of 2019.

NEWS 2/26/19 10:12pm

Wickerson wins presidential election with 42 percent voter turnout

By Emily Abdow

Grace Wickerson will serve as the next Student Association president after beating out competitors Frederick Cavallaro and Bill Duong in an election with the lowest number of votes cast for president since 2016.

NEWS 2/20/19 12:31am

Secretary candidates promise improved communication

By Emily Abdow

Both candidates vying for Student Association Secretary agree that the SA’s current level of communication has left the student body uninformed but differ in approaches to close the communication gap.

Emily Abdow

From the editors’ desk: Farewell

Rice insurance plan should cover elective abortions

New Multicultural Center to be included in major RMC renovations

Lance Armstrong addresses doping, Beer Bike 2020

Senate passes resolution calling for African studies major, improved minor

Beer Bike floats take shape

Cost of undergraduate attendance to increase 3.1 percent next academic year

Former Houston Mayor and Rice graduate Annise Parker to deliver commencement address

Wickerson wins presidential election with 42 percent voter turnout

Secretary candidates promise improved communication

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