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NEWS 1/14/25 10:56pm

Sarofim Hall on track for August 2025 opening

By Viola Hsia and Aisha Khemani

The construction of Sarofim Hall, the art department’s new building, remains on schedule for an expected opening in August 2025. The project is moving forward as planned while construction crews continue to work at the site, said John Sparagana, art department chair.

NEWS 12/3/24 10:28pm

SA approves special ballot, gender resolution

By Viola Hsia

Senate passed the special election ballot about divestment and investment transparency referenda Dec. 2., during its last meeting of the semester. Senate also passed a resolution, formally introduced on Nov. 25, recommending the inclusion of gender diversity statements in professors’ syllabi and a bill to expand student discounts around Houston.

NEWS 12/3/24 10:25pm

‘Not an easy job’: Student hosts police officer panel

By Viola Hsia

A panel discussion titled ‘Behind the Badge’ was hosted by Kelsea Whiting, a political science student, Nov. 21. The event, according to the Rice University Police Department’s Facebook post, aimed to “humanize law enforcement by providing an honest, inside look into the challenges, experiences and realities faced by officers in their daily lives.”

NEWS 11/12/24 10:30pm

SA referenda scheduled for December vote

By Viola Hsia

Campaigning for the four Student Association referenda, targeting divestment and investment transparency, will begin Nov. 20. The voting period will begin Dec. 4 and end Dec. 11 at noon, with the results published Dec. 12. 

NEWS 10/22/24 11:56pm

Candidates comment on Harris County hot-button issues

By Viola Hsia

Students registered in Harris County this year will vote in dozens of national, state and local races. While races for local and state elected officials see lower turnout than presidential elections, these candidates will be making decisions with local impact on the Rice community. 

NEWS 10/22/24 10:52pm

Wiess announces a MAD new public

By Viola Hsia

Wiess College announced that their new public party theme will be a masquerade. The party will be officially titled “Masquerade After Dark” — MAD for short – according to the announcement made during Wiess’ Oct. 18 FITQ. According to Wiess co-Social Vice President Isabelle Shen, the public is scheduled for Jan. 25. Wiess co-Social Vice President Rocio Gras added that the event will be outdoors.

NEWS 10/1/24 11:18pm

Rice launches 10-year strategic plan

By Viola Hsia

The university launched a new strategic plan that will develop investments in research and teaching over the next decade. The plan, titled “Momentous,” was announced at an Oct. 1 event. 

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