The Utility of Knowledge
Jason Barton | January 30, 2018
Because of my academic interests (philosophy and psychology), I have often experienced others questioning the usefulness of the knowledge produced by these disciplines. READ MORE >>
Is it art if I don't like it?
Areli Navarro Magallon | January 23, 2018
LTTE: ‘Origin, 135 Degrees’, a platform of decadence
Lorenzo Venneri | January 23, 2018
And so the legacy of ill-conceived art funded by Rice University continues. READ MORE >>
LTTE: MLK Day float’s purpose far transcends its appearance
Joyce Deyon-Sallier | January 23, 2018
Four years ago, I became a float rider and recruiter for members of the Association of Rice University Black Alumni to represent Rice University in the Martin Luther King Jr. parade. I vividly recall the first time I saw the Rice float. It reminded me ... READ MORE >>
Editorial: SA resolution on international students aligns with important university goals
Thresher Editorial Board | January 23, 2018
If Rice truly hopes to form a student body both representative of and enriching to its broader community, then this resolution is a certain step toward achieving such an outcome. READ MORE >>
Under the bus
Areli Navarro Magallon and Esther Tang | January 17, 2018
Editorial: Open doors should be encouraged, not fined
Thresher Staff | January 17, 2018
Door propping is like underage drinking: The university technically doesn’t allow it, there might be some associated risks, and yet a large portion of students do it anyway. READ MORE >>
KISS M(e): Keep It Simple, Social Movements: Stop Using Imprecise Language
Jefferson Ren | January 16, 2018
All too often, I see my peers discourse about important issues with jargon and buzzwords that sound nice but don’t explain their viewpoints. READ MORE >>
Letter to the Editor: Let's be honest about student philanthropy
Albert Nabiullin and Margaret Roddy | January 16, 2018
We are overwhelmingly thankful to attend Rice University. After three and a half years, we have learned, grown and experienced more than we ever dreamed was possible. READ MORE >>
Editorial: Response to the Jan. 10 Backpage
Thresher Editorial Board | January 12, 2018
In the Jan. 10 print edition of the Rice Thresher, our popular satirical “Backpage” consisted of a series of fake advertisements that looked to poke fun at different events going on at Rice and in the world at large. One of these “ads” related ... READ MORE >>
Editorial: Let’s be honest about why Rice Owls must “give back”
Thresher Editorial Board | January 10, 2018
Every year, the Rice Annual Fund solicits donations from students for the Rice Owls Give Back campaign (see p. 1). Many students, however, aren’t sure why they should donate in addition to the thousands in tuition they already pay. READ MORE >>
Rice must "give" back
Areli Navarro Magallon and Esther Tang | January 10, 2018
A student artist’s response to the culture erasing our names
Ana Paula Pinto-Diaz | January 10, 2018
So, here’s a fact about artists: You are not doing us a favor by commissioning our work. You are not giving us the gift of “exposure.” READ MORE >>
Moving on
Areli Navarro Magallon | November 28, 2017
On to new things: Hutch, Bailiff, and Salento READ MORE >>
Editorial: SA president must represent all student opinions
Thresher Editorial Board | November 28, 2017
Onwenu should ensure that his presentation of the proposal to the CUC is nuanced and representative of the diverse opinions expressed through this process, both for and against. READ MORE >>
Students must act responsibly and respectfully when attending public parties
Beril Uzmen, Kelly Yu, Mike Hua and Shree Kale | November 28, 2017
The belligerent and immature behavior of some [Architectronica] attendees was disrespectful to everyone who put in work as well as all of the patient partygoers who were unable to attend the event. READ MORE >>
Response to 'Identity Politics' : Looking inside ourselves isn't a real solution either
John Komoll | November 28, 2017
Before we tell an entire group of people that the challenges they face are the same as everyone else’s and that they just aren’t trying hard enough, we should first ask them what those challenges actually are. READ MORE >>
Response to 'Identity Politics' : If you claim oppression does not exist, you don't understand what it is
Sarah Gao | November 28, 2017
We do not have the right to speak over others and drown out their narratives. To be even more blunt: You do not understand me. You do not understand marginalized people. You cannot speak for us. READ MORE >>
Response to 'Identity Politics' : Opportunity and power lie in social context, not a vacuum of individual responsibility
Aparna Narendrula, Ben Herndon-Miller, Demetrie Luke and Helen Wei | November 28, 2017
The piece conveniently omits the fact that opportunity does not exist equally for everyone in this country, and there are certain groups of people who have been and still are systematically denied opportunities to succeed. READ MORE >>
U.S. drug law a fabricated excuse for mass incarceration
Chad Wesselkamper and Maggie Cox | November 28, 2017
Even as America continues to lose competence on the world stage, one pillar of our society stands uncontested: the skyrocketing number of prisoners. READ MORE >>
The Utility of Knowledge
Jason Barton | January 30, 2018
Because of my academic interests (philosophy and psychology), I have often experienced others questioning the usefulness of the knowledge produced by ... READ MORE >
LTTE: ‘Origin, 135 Degrees’, a platform of decadence
Lorenzo Venneri | January 23, 2018
And so the legacy of ill-conceived art funded by Rice University continues. READ MORE >
LTTE: MLK Day float’s purpose far transcends its appearance
Joyce Deyon-Sallier | January 23, 2018
Four years ago, I became a float rider and recruiter for members of the Association of Rice University Black Alumni to represent Rice University in the ... READ MORE >
Editorial: SA resolution on international students aligns with important university goals
Thresher Editorial Board | January 23, 2018
If Rice truly hopes to form a student body both representative of and enriching to its broader community, then this resolution is a certain step toward ... READ MORE >
Editorial: Open doors should be encouraged, not fined
Thresher Staff | January 17, 2018
Door propping is like underage drinking: The university technically doesn’t allow it, there might be some associated risks, and yet a large portion ... READ MORE >
KISS M(e): Keep It Simple, Social Movements: Stop Using Imprecise Language
Jefferson Ren | January 16, 2018
All too often, I see my peers discourse about important issues with jargon and buzzwords that sound nice but don’t explain their viewpoints. READ MORE >
Letter to the Editor: Let's be honest about student philanthropy
Albert Nabiullin and Margaret Roddy | January 16, 2018
We are overwhelmingly thankful to attend Rice University. After three and a half years, we have learned, grown and experienced more than we ever dreamed ... READ MORE >
Editorial: Response to the Jan. 10 Backpage
Thresher Editorial Board | January 12, 2018
In the Jan. 10 print edition of the Rice Thresher, our popular satirical “Backpage” consisted of a series of fake advertisements that looked to poke ... READ MORE >
Editorial: Let’s be honest about why Rice Owls must “give back”
Thresher Editorial Board | January 10, 2018
Every year, the Rice Annual Fund solicits donations from students for the Rice Owls Give Back campaign (see p. 1). Many students, however, aren’t sure ... READ MORE >
A student artist’s response to the culture erasing our names
Ana Paula Pinto-Diaz | January 10, 2018
So, here’s a fact about artists: You are not doing us a favor by commissioning our work. You are not giving us the gift of “exposure.” READ MORE >
Moving on
Areli Navarro Magallon | November 28, 2017
On to new things: Hutch, Bailiff, and Salento READ MORE >
Editorial: SA president must represent all student opinions
Thresher Editorial Board | November 28, 2017
Onwenu should ensure that his presentation of the proposal to the CUC is nuanced and representative of the diverse opinions expressed through this process, ... READ MORE >
Students must act responsibly and respectfully when attending public parties
Beril Uzmen, Kelly Yu, Mike Hua and Shree Kale | November 28, 2017
The belligerent and immature behavior of some [Architectronica] attendees was disrespectful to everyone who put in work as well as all of the patient ... READ MORE >
Response to 'Identity Politics' : Looking inside ourselves isn't a real solution either
John Komoll | November 28, 2017
Before we tell an entire group of people that the challenges they face are the same as everyone else’s and that they just aren’t trying hard enough, ... READ MORE >
Response to 'Identity Politics' : If you claim oppression does not exist, you don't understand what it is
Sarah Gao | November 28, 2017
We do not have the right to speak over others and drown out their narratives. To be even more blunt: You do not understand me. You do not understand marginalized ... READ MORE >
Response to 'Identity Politics' : Opportunity and power lie in social context, not a vacuum of individual responsibility
Aparna Narendrula, Ben Herndon-Miller, Demetrie Luke and Helen Wei | November 28, 2017
The piece conveniently omits the fact that opportunity does not exist equally for everyone in this country, and there are certain groups of people who ... READ MORE >
U.S. drug law a fabricated excuse for mass incarceration
Chad Wesselkamper and Maggie Cox | November 28, 2017
Even as America continues to lose competence on the world stage, one pillar of our society stands uncontested: the skyrocketing number of prisoners. READ MORE >
