Isaiah Hwang

NEWS 3/23/21 10:26pm

Willy’s Pub remains closed amidst Texas bar reopenings

By Isaiah Hwang

Willy’s Pub remains closed after Governor Greg Abbott’s issuance of an executive order increasing the capacity of all businesses and facilities in Texas to 100 percent and lifting the state mask mandate starting March 10. 

NEWS 3/6/21 4:40pm

Rice Mutual-Aid distributes thousands to undergraduates during polar vortex

By Isaiah Hwang

Rice Mutual Aid, a community-funded and student-led organization, redistributed thousands of dollars to Rice and Houston community members in need due to the recent winter storm. 

NEWS 3/2/21 10:52pm

Faculty Senate approves new undergraduate Business major

By Isaiah Hwang

The Faculty Senate recently approved the undergraduate business major, which will start offering courses in fall 2021 according to Jeff Fleming, deputy dean of academic affairs at the Jones Graduate School of Business. Undergraduates in the class of 2024 and beyond will be eligible to declare the new business major.  

NEWS 2/23/21 11:25pm

Student Association and Rice EMS host Platelet Donation Drive

By Isaiah Hwang

Over the past weekend, Rice students participated in a platelet donation drive with the Houston Methodist Hospital. This project was organized by the Rice Student Association as well as the Rice Emergency Medical Services leadership.  

NEWS 2/9/21 11:39pm

Decrease in COVID-19 positivity rates prompts earlier move-in dates and lifting of restrictions

By Isaiah Hwang

Over the past two weeks, COVID-19 cases on Rice’s campus have been decreasing after a spike in positive tests from late December until the third week of January. In response to this decrease, undergraduates were allowed to move in on campus one week earlier, on Feb. 6 and 7, without needing petitions.