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OPINION 3/9/17 7:15pm

Whatever Happens

By Hannah Todd

Whatever happens, the Student Association is great and so are all of you. Last week, the Thresher deemed my Facebook post announcing my decision to write-in to the Student Association presidential election “breaking news.” I have never been breaking news before and I highly doubt I will be again.

NEWS 2/14/17 7:42pm

Queer Resource Center to relocate to old Rice Bikes location

By Hannah Todd

The Queer Resource Center is moving. Previously in the Student Organization Workspace in the RMC basement, it will be in the Rice Memorial Center, accessible from both the Ray Courtyard and Sammy’s.

NEWS 11/30/16 1:23am

National university association elects President Leebron as chair

By Hannah Todd

Rice University President David Leebron was elected by the Association of American Universities to serve as chair of its board of directors at their semiannual membership meeting last month.

OPINION 11/9/16 8:00am

Students should express when SA actions fulfill needs

By Hannah Todd

While the Student Association exists to hear student needs and take action to fulfill them, students in turn need to clearly express feedback when these changes based on student need are made.

NEWS 9/20/16 10:44pm

Former math department chair passes away

By Hannah Todd

William Veech, Edgar O. Lovett professor of mathematics, died unexpectedly on Aug. 30. He was 77 years old. Veech joined the faculty of Rice University in 1969 and served as mathematics department chair from 1982 to 1986.

NEWS 4/22/16 9:38am

Students present humanities research

By Hannah Todd

Rice student researchers in a humanities research practicum presented at a research symposium April 14 and April 15. This past semester, the Humanities Research Center partnered with Houston institutions and university archives for students to conduct research in medical humanities or cultural heritage. John Mulligan, a Rice lecturer, led the program.

NEWS 4/6/16 1:17am

Economics chair to head social sciences

By Hannah Todd

Antonio Merlo, the department chair of economics at Rice University, has been appointed dean of Rice’s School of Social Sciences effective July 1, according to an announcement from the provost’s office. As dean, Merlo will supervise the departments of anthropology, economics, linguistics, political science, psychology, sociology and sport management.

NEWS 3/23/16 10:15pm

Leebron honored by Spanish government

By Hannah Todd

Rice University President David Leebron received the Order of Isabel la Catolica, with the royal sanction of King Felipe VI, from the government of Spain. This “Encomienda” is awarded to recognize and support activities that benefit Spain and its people.

NEWS 2/25/16 5:36pm

Congressional candidate discusses Houston policing at Willy's

By Hannah Todd

Adrian Garcia, a 2015 Houston mayoral candidate, Harrison County’s most recent sheriff and a current congressional candidate for Houston’s District 29, spoke at Rice University’s Willy’s Pub on Feb. 17. The conversation focused on the topic of policing in Houston based on his own experience and his current campaign.

NEWS 1/26/16 9:35pm

Southern history gets a deeper look in 'Teaching Slavery'

By Hannah Todd

How do people in the South perceive the Civil War and what does slavery mean to them? In the United States, race is prevalent in conversation, from the Black Lives Matter movement on university campuses to immigration policies proposed by presidential candidates

Hannah Todd

Whatever Happens

Queer Resource Center to relocate to old Rice Bikes location

National university association elects President Leebron as chair

Students should express when SA actions fulfill needs

Former math department chair passes away

Students present humanities research

Economics chair to head social sciences

Leebron honored by Spanish government

Congressional candidate discusses Houston policing at Willy's

Southern history gets a deeper look in 'Teaching Slavery'

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