Lavina Kalwani

A&E 3/19/19 9:18pm

The best and worst of South by Southwest 2019

By Lavina Kalwani

South by Southwest is confusing, exciting, draining and inspiring — usually all at once. The film, music, interactive media and comedy festival takes place each spring in Austin. Staff writer Lavina Kalwani gives her take on the best and worst of South by Southwest 2019. 

A&E 3/19/19 9:08pm

Conversations with The Daily Show correspondents

By Lavina Kalwani

Roy Wood Jr. and Jaboukie Young-White are correspondents for the self proclaimed “World’s Fakest News Team,” The Daily Show. Wood has served as a correspondent for this late night news satire show since 2015 and often tackles race-related issues. 

A&E 2/26/19 9:36pm

South by Southwest 2019: Key panelists, artists

By Lavina Kalwani

South by Southwest 2019 promises to showcase diverse art exhibitions, insightful panels, evocative films and great music. The multifaceted festival will take place in Austin from Friday, March 8 to Sunday, March 17.

A&E 11/7/18 10:35am

Filipino Street Festival brings cultural performances, food to Rice Stadium

By Lavina Kalwani

Truly experiencing the Filipino Street Festival came not just from seeing the performances, but tasting the food. Dishes included lechon (prepared by roasting an entire pig), adobo (chicken) and pancit (thin noodles). 

FEATURES 1/17/18 1:34pm

Rice freshman's cryptocurrency trading startup Everest Capital posts huge initial returns

By Lavina Kalwani

Abraham started the beginnings of his “alternative asset management fund” just three months ago. The company, Everest Capital, uses social media analytics to invest in cryptocurrency.

FEATURES 11/15/17 4:33pm

Rice courses available for free on Coursera and EdX

By Lavina Kalwani

Rice hopped on the online course bandwagon a few years ago, and the courses continue to be popular today.

FEATURES 10/18/17 1:59am

Senior Sergio Santamaria attends Forbes Under 30 conference

By Lavina Kalwani

When he’s not volunteering for the Rice All-Stars or brainstorming entrepreneurship ideas, Sergio Santamaria is living and breathing (but not always playing) sports.