Kristal Hanson

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).

A&E 2/13/24 10:46pm

Seniors steal the show in Rice Theatre’s production of ‘Art’

By Kristal Hanson

Rice Theatre’s senior capstone play, “Art,” is set to take the stage later this week and highlights the eight graduating seniors in the Visual and Dramatic Arts theatre concentration. “Art” is the final hurrah for one of Rice’s last classes of theatre majors, and the comedic production is originally a French-language play by Yasmina Reza. “Art” will run Feb. 16 and 17 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 18 at 2 p.m., and tickets are “pay what you can” for all attendees.

A&E 1/30/24 11:20pm

‘Overwhelming joy’: ¡Ritmo! celebrates community, resiliency

By Kristal Hanson

Rice’s Hispanic Association for Cultural Enrichment hosted its annual cultural extravaganza, ¡Ritmo! on Saturday, Jan. 27. The event, themed “Lo Que No Me Mata, Me Alimenta,” translating to “What Doesn’t Kill Me, Nourishes Me,” aimed to celebrate the resilience of the Latine community.

Kristal Hanson

‘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

Seniors steal the show in Rice Theatre’s production of ‘Art’

‘Overwhelming joy’: ¡Ritmo! celebrates community, resiliency

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