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A&E 11/19/24 10:57pm

Review: On ‘Shawn,’ Mendes is worth getting lost with

By Hugo Gerbich-Pais

With the release of his self-titled album “Shawn,” Shawn Mendes proves that men with abs can sing folk. The album, Mendes’ fifth, represents a marked shift from his previous work and is well worth a listen. To sell his more mature sound, he’s grown out stubble this time, though the shirt has stayed off (thankfully). 

A&E 11/12/24 10:12pm

Altered Origins architecture festival breaks boundaries

By Hugo Gerbich-Pais

A one-of-a-kind festival was hosted by Rice’s School of Architecture Oct. 22 to 26, in collaboration with the department of anthropology, Houston Climate Justice Museum and Moody Center for the Arts. The festival, titled “Altered Origins: Emergencies, Experiments and Environment,” included workshops, conversations and performances challenging the norms of architecture. 

A&E 10/1/24 11:01pm

Review: ‘Intermezzo’ is like a toxic relationship

By Hugo Gerbich-Pais

There is something degrading about reading “Intermezzo.”  You’ll find it unpleasant, and Sally Rooney tries her best to make it unenjoyable, yet you won’t put it down. Notably, the author writes about someone else for a change (avoiding the long-held autobiographical accusations) while maintaining her distinctive narrative voice, and an uncanny ability to capture how, and why, we hurt the people we are supposed to love.  

A&E 9/17/24 11:20pm

Celebrate Latine Literature This Month

By Hugo Gerbich-Pais

The ubiquity of English translations, coupled with the innumerable Latine writers who create works in English, means that you don’t have an excuse — this Latine Heritage Month, read Hispanic authors. To get you started, here are just a few incredible novels and non-fiction works by Latine authors that have challenged, inspired and brought me joy.  

FEATURES 4/16/24 10:23pm

Dittmar on making a difference

By Hugo Gerbich-Pais

On the top floor of the Allen Center sits Provost Amy Dittmar's office. The campus she leads is spread out below; eight school deans, the deans of undergraduate and postgraduate studies and four vice-provosts all report to her. 

A&E 3/19/24 10:27pm

Review: RuPaul’s memoir proves he should stick to drag, queen

By Hugo Gerbich-Pais

RuPaul is a celebrated singer, entertainer and undeniably the most famous drag queen of all time. However, with his recently released memoir “The House of Hidden Meanings,” he demonstrates that he is an author in name only. The work is painful to read, and its content is full of glaring contradictions and hypocrisy. 

FEATURES 3/19/24 10:20pm

Changeover traditions: greeting or punishment?

By Hugo Gerbich-Pais

Baking, roasting and challenges: This isn’t the recipe for your favorite cooking show, they’re college changeover traditions. The outgoing college government leaders are about to leave, ceding their positions to those rising sophomores, juniors and seniors in need of a resume booster – though some are motivated by an altruistic love for their college. This power vacuum needs to be filled and nearly every college celebrates changeover in a slightly different way, from the whimsical to the disgusting. 

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