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R2: The Rice Review creates space for literature and community at Rice

In this week's video, check out our spotlight on R2: The Rice Review! Edited by Eli Johns-Krull The Rice Thresher video teams consists of Jasmine Liou and Eli Johns-Krull


Study Spots on Rice Campus

Tired of studying in your typical study spot? Here are some alternative study spots around campus! Edited by Eli Johns-Krull The Rice Thresher video teams consists of Jasmine Liou and Eli Johns-Krull


Kapwani Kiwanga makes Houston debut in new Moody exhibit

In this week's video, we took a closer look into Paris-based artist Kapwani Kiwanga's first exhibition in Houston. Check it out! Edited by Jasmine Liou The Rice Thresher Video editor is Jasmine Liou


Screw-Yer-Roommate

In this week's video, check out some of the costumes that students wore to Screw-Yer-Roommate this past Friday! Edited by Jasmine Liou The Rice Thresher Video editor is Jasmine Liou


Classes with over 50 students expected to remain virtual unless petitioned

The Thresher interviewed several freshmen about their opinions towards large classes going online, check it out! Edited by Jasmine Liou The Rice Thresher Video editor is Jasmine Liou


Review: Churros galore at The Loop Handcrafted Churros

REVIEW: "If you’re looking for a deliciously Instagrammable dessert spot, look no further than The Loop Handcrafted Churros. This spot, which opened Aug. 28, is cranking out mouth-watering, loopy churros and creamy soft-serve ice cream." https://www.ricethresher.org/article/2021/09/review-churros-galore-at-the-loop-handcrafted-churros Edited by Jasmine Liou The Rice Thresher Video editor is Jasmine Liou


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SA Presidential Debate 2018

The Thresher's annual debate between Student Association presidential candidates: Rohan Palanki, a Jones College junior, Mahdi Fariss, a McMurtry College junior, and Ariana Engles, a Lovett College sophomore. The debate was moderated by Thresher Editor-in-Chief Juan Saldaña and News Editor Emily Abdow. Filmed and edited by Clara Tian. Questions: 0:15 All candidates: Opening statements 3:54 All candidates: Student engagement in SA 7:54 All candidates: Sexual assault on campus 11:20 Mahdi: CTIS 12:40 Rohan: Parking 14:16 Ariana: Vaccines resolution vote 16:15 Ariana and Rohan: LEAP 19:03 Mahdi: Process and leadership style 20:09 Rohan and Ariana: LEAP 22:28 Mahdi: Freedom of expression resolution 23:31 Ariana: Platform's heavy focus on specific affected population 26:35 Mahdi: DACA 26:35 All candidates: Differentiating factors from other candidates 31:38 Rohan: Platform specificity - electricity 32:09 All candidates: Undergraduate teaching 35:33 All candidates: Diversity and inclusion 39:45 All candidates: International students diversity and inclusion 43:39 All candidates: Tuition and fees 48:44 Ariana: Morgan Gillis and student apathy 50:23 All candidates: Most pressing issue 54:09 Mahdi and Rohan: Morgan Gillis and student apathy 56:04 All candidates: Closing statements


SA IVP Debate 2018 (Full Version)

The debate between the candidates for Student Association internal vice president, hosted by the Rice Thresher. Grace Wickerson, a Brown College sophomore, and Juliette Turner, a Duncan College sophomore, faced off in the debate moderated by Opinion Editor Julianne Wey and Sports Editor Andrew Grottkau. Filmed and edited by Clara Tian.


2018 SA IVP Debate

NOTE: It was brought to our attention that this video cuts off in the middle of an answer near the end of the debate due to an oversight by our editorial staff. The full version of the debate is available here: https://youtu.be/Oux4g6RPjQE The debate between the candidates for Student Association internal vice president, hosted by the Rice Thresher. Grace Wickerson, a Brown College sophomore, and Juliette Turner, a Duncan College sophomore, faced off in the debate moderated by Opinion Editor Julianne Wey and Sports Editor Andrew Grottkau. Filmed and edited by Clara Tian.


Behind the Scenes of Rice Dining

Kyle Hardwick, senior executive chef at Seibel Servery, discusses the process of operating a servery at Rice. Filmed and edited by Clara Tian