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Chabad at Rice and Rice Hillel host 'Vigil for Israel'

(10/20/23 12:42am)

Ray’s Courtyard saw nearly 200 students, staff and administrators convene Oct. 11 for an evening event titled “Vigil for Israel.” Rice President Reggie DesRoches, Provost Amy Dittmar and Dean of Undergraduates Bridget Gorman were all present at the vigil held by Chabad at Rice and Houston Hillel, two Jewish groups affiliated with Rice. Filmed and edited by Camille Kao






Students Talk School and Business at Archi Market

(04/12/23 11:07pm)

This week, we ventured to Archi Market to interview eight of the students selling their wares there, from prints to jewelry to crocheted creations. We asked them about what inspires them and how they balance school and work to understand what it's like to be both a student and a business owner. - Edited by Eli Johns-Krull and Camille Kao. Filmed by Camille Kao. - The Rice Thresher video team consists of Camille Kao, Eli Johns-Krull, and Stella Son




Impact of the Tech Freeze on Rice Students

(02/26/23 7:00pm)

Over the past few years, many major tech companies have engaged in significant layoffs and hiring freezes. This week, we talked to the Center for Career Development and Rice Computer Science students about their thoughts on and experiences with the recent hiring freezes. - Created by Camille Kao with help from Eli Johns-Krull and Stella Son - The Rice Thresher video team consists of Camille Kao, Eli Johns-Krull, and Stella Son





From the Archive: Interview with Sara Tirschwell

(01/24/23 2:01am)

Sara Tirschwell (Baker College '87) announced her New York City mayoral campaign as a Republican candidate. The Thresher caught up with Tirschwell to learn more about her platform and former experiences at Rice. Check out our video Q&A below. This video was originally released in March 2021. - Created by Brandon Chen - The Rice Thresher video team consists of Camille Kao, Eli Johns-Krull, and Stella Son


From the Archive: East West Tea's Response to COVID-19

(01/24/23 1:57am)

As COVID-19 turned the world upside down, student-run businesses faced many difficulties. While currently closed for the summer, East West Tea student managers speak on the unprecedented challenges they faced as they navigated the pandemic in the spring. Current East West Tea managers say they expect to be open again this fall. This video was originally released in June 2021. - Created by Brandon Chen - The Rice Thresher video team consists of Camille Kao, Eli Johns-Krull, and Stella Son