Kristal Hanson

FEATURES 4/15/25 11:05pm

Rice football players go Greek, join Omega Psi Phi fraternity

By Kristal Hanson

Rice has operated without fraternities or sororities since its founding. In their place, residential college systems have served as the core of student life. But this spring, three Rice students joined a fraternity for the first time in school history.

A&E 2/25/25 11:42pm

Analog artistry in FOTO 205

By Kristal Hanson

At a time when digital photography is instantaneous and ever-present, FOTO 205 offers something different — a return to the patience of film photography. Taught by Eli Greene, the course introduces students to film photography, darkroom techniques and the fundamental concepts behind the photographic medium.

A&E 2/4/25 11:23pm

Student-run “Sleepy Cyborg” brings abstract art to life

By Kristal Hanson

Tucked away in the basement of Sewall Hall is a small 10-by-12-foot gallery, with an extension in the sculpture courtyard nicknamed “the pit.” “Sleepy Cyborg,” a gallery initially started in 2009 under the name “Matchbox,” is run entirely by students, allowing student artists to experiment, curate and showcase their work outside of more formal programs.

FEATURES 4/16/24 11:09pm

‘Off the beaten track’: Commencement speakers through the years

By Kristal Hanson and Riya Misra

A former American president, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Nobel laureates and the founder of Khan Academy. All may share similar traits or levels of fame, but there’s another, quieter, common ground: They’ve all spoken at Rice’s commencement.

FEATURES 4/2/24 11:20pm

Pick(nic) your way around campus

By Kristal Hanson

Whether looking to frolic, study, pretend to study or just indulge in some serious snacking, springtime beckons for you to picnic. So grab your backpack (because who actually owns a picnic basket?) and head outdoors to one of these charming locations.

A&E 3/19/24 10:26pm

Review: ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ misses the punchline

By Kristal Hanson

“Kung Fu Panda 4” brings us back into the vibrant world of Po and his kung fu adventures. The movie kicks off with a playful nod to the franchise’s own commercial success as Mr. Ping unveils his new noodle shop: Dragon Warrior Noodles and Tofu. However, the absence of the Furious Five, beloved warriors of the franchise, disappoints both characters in the film and the audience.

A&E 3/19/24 10:26pm

Review: ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ misses the punchline

By Kristal Hanson

A&E 3/5/24 10:12pm

Saddle up for the Houston Rodeo

By Kristal Hanson

Grab your cowboy boots and saddle up — the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is back for 20 days of action. From Feb. 27 to March 17, the rodeo will transform NRG Park into a yee hawin’ haven of competition, food and music. All it takes is a short ride on the Metro to pop that Rice bubble and experience what Houston has to offer.

FEATURES 3/5/24 10:06pm

Different ways to get kicked off campus

By Kristal Hanson

Housing Jack, Eligibility Jack, Room Jack or The Bump — every college has its own lingo for the same daunting event of deciding which students get to live on campus the following school year.

FEATURES 2/27/24 10:29pm

Colleges go green recycling O-Week themes for 2024

By Kristal Hanson

Preparation for next year’s Orientation Week has already begun. Advisors have been selected and co-advisors have applied. Themes have been announced and, in one case, re-announced. Argue with your friends over which are fantastic and which shouldn’t have made it past the drawing board (or out of the recycling bin).

Kristal Hanson

Rice football players go Greek, join Omega Psi Phi fraternity

Analog artistry in FOTO 205

Student-run “Sleepy Cyborg” brings abstract art to life

‘Off the beaten track’: Commencement speakers through the years

Pick(nic) your way around campus

Review: ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ misses the punchline

Review: ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ misses the punchline

Saddle up for the Houston Rodeo

Different ways to get kicked off campus

Colleges go green recycling O-Week themes for 2024

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