Christina Tan

FEATURES 2/20/19 12:37am

Black at Rice: Mekedlawit Setegne

By Christina Tan

Mekedlawit Setegne, formerly known as“Mekedia,” a name arbitrarily assigned by a kindergarten teacher who couldn’t pronounce her full first name. When Setegne arrived at Rice, she shed the nickname in favor of her real, Ethiopian name.

A&E 2/19/19 9:53pm

Vagina Monologues to take a critical approach

By Christina Tan

“We want you to question us.” The second paragraph of this year’s Vagina Monologues program begins with this bold statement, reflecting a sentiment of critical reflection carried throughout the show.

NEWS 2/13/19 12:27am

Students weigh in on innovation hub

By Christina Tan

Renovations on the proposed Innovation Hub, now named the Ion, will begin in May with construction ending late next year.

OPINION 2/12/19 10:33pm

Peers and professors can work to prevent imposter syndrome

By Christina Tan

Imposter syndrome — that deep sinking feeling that hits when you feel way out of your league, accompanied by cold sweat and anxiety. The first time I felt imposter syndrome was during O-Week

NEWS 1/29/19 11:16pm

Engineering department aims to increase study abroad experiences in ‘Vision to 2025’

By Christina Tan

The George R. Brown School of Engineering has released a strategic plan that that sets a goal of doubling the number of Rice undergraduate engineering students participating in study abroad opportunities.

A&E 1/25/19 10:20am

Africayé 2019 Preview: Afrofuturism, dance, song and food

By Christina Tan

In a Facebook countdown to Africayé, Mojola Balogun writes, “Though Afrofuturism is rooted in science fiction literature, cinema and art, its message extends to all aspects of black life: express yourself and love yourself.”

A&E 1/22/19 11:09pm

Business & Pleasure: A conversation with Paul Hester

By Christina Tan

“Business & Pleasure: Fifty Years of Photographs by Paul Hester,“ hosted in the Rice Media Center, was packed — Hester later commented to me that it was a good thing the fire marshal didn’t stop by. Fans, former students and fellow colleagues jammed into the space to look at a range of work.

A&E 1/15/19 9:36pm

Food halls and food street to bring new cuisine to Houston

By Christina Tan

A Rice Village food hall, downtown food hall and a Bellaire Boulevard food street will join the ranks of Houston’s expansive culinary scene, bringing both nationwide favorites like boba shop Chatime and locally-sourced food stalls within a 10-mile radius of campus.

NEWS 1/8/19 10:02pm

Alum appointed a deputy mayor of Fuqing, China

By Christina Tan

Former student athlete and Rice alumni Yuan Lin (Will Rice ‘12, M.S. Statistics ‘13) has been appointed the youngest-ever deputy mayor of Fuqing, a county-level city in China with a population of over 1.3 million.

A&E 1/8/19 5:13pm

Exploring TFTI: On the hunt for the perfect Houston Instagram photo

By Christina Tan

Nestled in between an Edwards Theater and a Dave & Busters is a previously abandoned entertainment center. Now emblazoned with the words TFTI, a self-proclaimed “pop-up experience” has set up house. Its subsequent success highlights its role as the next iteration in Houston’s kitsch art scene and the associated Houstonian hunt for the perfect Instagram photo.

Christina Tan

Black at Rice: Mekedlawit Setegne

Vagina Monologues to take a critical approach

Students weigh in on innovation hub

Peers and professors can work to prevent imposter syndrome

Engineering department aims to increase study abroad experiences in ‘Vision to 2025’

Africayé 2019 Preview: Afrofuturism, dance, song and food

Business & Pleasure: A conversation with Paul Hester

Food halls and food street to bring new cuisine to Houston

Alum appointed a deputy mayor of Fuqing, China

Exploring TFTI: On the hunt for the perfect Houston Instagram photo

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