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Rice ranks first quality of life, student happiness

For the third year in a row, Rice has been ranked number one by the Princeton Review for having the best quality of life. According to the 2012 edition of the Princeton Review's annual guide "The Best 376 Colleges," Rice also rose from eighth to first in the category for happiest students. Rankings by the Princeton Review are based upon the opinions of approximately 122,000 students at 376 colleges, who were surveyed in the 2010-11 school year. Factors that were taken into consideration for the ranking include campus beauty, satisfaction with school administration, dorm comfort and food.

IT Ambassadors program begins

In an attempt to promote better communication between students and Information Technology, the department has hired one student from each college to help relay computer and Internet related announcements. IT Tech Communications Manager Carlyn Chatfield got the idea to create this position, known as IT Ambassadors, because she felt many students were unaware of all the services available to them.

News in Rhyme

Three 6 Mafia to play at Rice

The new layout of the Rice Memorial Center

Rice ranks fifth among top 33 private research universities

New class size exceeds expectations

The number of incoming Rice undergraduates is 52 more than anticipated, marking a rise in the university's student yield but also leading to shortage of on campus rooms for the new Owls.

RUPD officer fired after responding to 'officer down' call

A Rice University police officer has been fired after going off campus to aid police officers following an ‘officer down' call. RUPD fired Officer David Sedmak for dereliction of duty – leaving while on duty without notifying his supervisor he was gone.

Phi Beta Kappa Inductees 2011

Hats off to the class of 2011

For the full 3-page spread of graduation pictures, see PDFs: 1 2 3

98th Commencement

David Brooks addressed the 98th graduating class last Saturday that perhaps they should have all majored in marriage, emphasizing that happiness comes from family and friends not the workplace.

Hats off and hand stands

Beyond the Hedges

RUPD officer selection

The Thresher sent News editor Seth Brown to Rice University Police Department's assessment center for new officer candidates on April 30 to help assess the applicants for four open positions in the department and learn about how RUPD selects its officers.

Rice University Awards and Fellowships: 2011

All awards and fellowships can be viewed in PDF form here.

Station managers submit proposal

In accordance with the original plan designating how the $9.5 million from the sale of the KTRU tower will be allocated, the station is on track to receive $1 million.

News in Brief

Quiz Time

Baker College's new RAs

Stephen Bradshaw and Aysha Pollnitz will become the newest addition to the Baker College family, serving as resident associates starting this fall.

Gmail: Contract causes potential delay

The switch from webmail to Gmail encountered delays when Google reissued the contract they originally asked Rice to sign earlier this month.

Drink up to the good times to come

A group of seniors make a toast at the senior gala earlier this month. The event, planned by the Senior Committee, featured live music, dancing, food and drinks.