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NEWS 2/18/20 10:41pm

Accessibility issues affect first month of Kraft Hall use

By Sammi Johnson

Due to the delay in the installation of automatic doors at the Kraft Hall for Social Sciences, students with disabilities faced difficulties entering the building and getting to classrooms during the first four weeks of the semester. According to Larry Vossler, senior project manager at Facilities Engineering and Planning, the delay was due to an issue getting the permit for the lock on the door from the city of Houston.

NEWS 1/28/20 10:01pm

Wickerson to appoint interim parliamentarian

By Sammi Johnson

After the resignation of both the Student Association Parliamentarian Freddy Cavallaro and Deputy Parliamentarian Emma Donnelly and with elections around the corner, SA president Grace Wickerson has yet to appoint an interim parliamentarian for the remaining few weeks of the term.

NEWS 11/12/19 11:30pm

Right turn on Sunset closed to facilitate pedestrian safety

By Sammi Johnson

list safety near Entrance 1, the right turn from Sunset Boulevard to Fannin Street will be closed off and replaced with a median to facilitate traffic, according to Director of University Relations Greg Marshall.

NEWS 10/29/19 10:06pm

Coffeehouse to celebrate 30th anniversary with public party

By Sammi Johnson

In celebration of Rice Coffeehouse’s 30th anniversary, the managers are planning a public party to occur either Dec. 6 or 7. The party will take place within the Rice Memorial Center, and the week leading up to the public will feature multiple events to commemorate the business’s birthday, according to General Manager Mandy Quan.

NEWS 10/22/19 10:39pm

Student concerns with Owl Housing Properties continue

By Sammi Johnson

About 30 students who signed leases with Owl Housing Properties are now living in off-campus temporary housing, including four different AirBnBs, following delayed renovations on the original properties, according to company president Ben Bahorich (Will Rice ‘10).

NEWS 9/10/19 10:33pm

Fencing blocks students from South Lot, Seibel Servery

By Sammi Johnson

A chain-link fence was placed around the construction site for new Sid Richardson College on the night of Tuesday, Sept. 3, blocking off direct student access to large portions of South Colleges Residents Lot.

NEWS 9/3/19 9:45pm

Doerr Institute to offer stipends for unpaid student leaders

By Sammi Johnson

The Doerr Institute for New Leaders is now granting stipends of up to $5,000 every semester to financially support undergraduate and graduate students in leadership positions.

NEWS 8/27/19 10:46pm

The 8.7 percent: Rice Investment contributes to most selective class’ matriculation

By Sammi Johnson

Following the announcement of the Rice Investment financial aid plan, the university’s admission rate dipped below 10 percent for the first time in the school’s history. With an acceptance rate of 8.7 percent, the undergraduate class of 2023 is the most selective class to matriculate into Rice to date.

NEWS 4/17/19 12:02am

Take Back the Night: Students march against sexual assault

By Sammi Johnson

Around 20 students participated in the Take Back the Night march across campus last Thursday, April 11, to advocate for ending sexual and domestic violence and supporting survivors.

NEWS 2/20/19 12:35am

DeSTIgma event to offer free STI tests

By Sammi Johnson

The Student Association is hosting the university’s first Sexually Transmitted Infection testing party, which will offer free STI testing, according to Hannah Kim, the Student Health Services and Accessibility Committee co-chair.

Sammi Johnson

Accessibility issues affect first month of Kraft Hall use

Wickerson to appoint interim parliamentarian

Right turn on Sunset closed to facilitate pedestrian safety

Coffeehouse to celebrate 30th anniversary with public party

Student concerns with Owl Housing Properties continue

Fencing blocks students from South Lot, Seibel Servery

Doerr Institute to offer stipends for unpaid student leaders

The 8.7 percent: Rice Investment contributes to most selective class’ matriculation

Take Back the Night: Students march against sexual assault

DeSTIgma event to offer free STI tests

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