Feature photos: Students create winter wonderland themed gingerbread houses
On Wednesday evening, students crowded the Grand Hall to compete in Rice Program Council's annual ginger bread building competition. This year's theme was "Alice in Winter Wonderland." Here are are some of of the students' edible creations.
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