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OPINION 2/20/18 9:55pm

Lauren Loh for Student Association treasurer

By Thresher Editorial Board

Loh’s ideas, even if not revolutionary, indicate that she understands the basic job as described in the SA constitution. Though the candidate field sets the bar somewhat low, we encourage you to give Loh the dough.

OPINION 2/13/18 10:23pm

Editorial: Resolution to create more minors requires more thought

By Thresher Editorial Board

Demanding that every department except music and architecture designate certain existing majors as minors is the wrong approach to this issue. Instead, there should be more research and discussion on which majors in which departments could actually be beneficial and desirable as minors.

OPINION 2/13/18 10:09am

Our reasoning on debate invitations

By Thresher Editorial Board

One of Rice’s many traditions is a debate between the Student Association presidential candidates, moderated by the Thresher. We have decided to not include candidate Morgan Gillis in the debate.

OPINION 1/30/18 10:26pm

Editorial: The ideal Beer Bike is 10 bikers at 8 a.m.

By Thresher Editorial Board

Though not all of the proposed changes are moves in the right direction, we applaud the efforts to continue making Beer Bike a campus-wide event that is both safe and fun.

OPINION 1/23/18 9:49pm

Editorial: SA resolution on international students aligns with important university goals

By Thresher Editorial Board

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.

OPINION 1/17/18 12:02am

Editorial: Open doors should be encouraged, not fined

By Thresher Staff

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.

OPINION 1/12/18 5:58pm

Editorial: Response to the Jan. 10 Backpage

By Thresher Staff

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 to the upcoming holiday of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

OPINION 1/10/18 12:50am

Editorial: Let’s be honest about why Rice Owls must “give back”

By Thresher Staff

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.

OPINION 11/28/17 11:22pm

Editorial: SA president must represent all student opinions

By Thresher Staff

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.

OPINION 11/15/17 4:10pm

Editorial: Rice must stand with students against tax bill

By Thresher Staff

Rice must commit to raising graduate student stipends to offset increased taxes if the tax plan becomes law.

OPINION 11/8/17 4:05am

Editorial: Honor Code should remain in students’ jurisdiction

By Thresher Staff

Giving faculty more discretion on sanctions would facilitate uneven application of the Honor Code.

OPINION 11/1/17 3:49am

Editorial: Sexual assault and alcohol consumption are not issues exclusive to NOD

The decline in NOD participation over the past several years points to its reduced significance as a component of Rice culture, but campus institutions — and the messaging around the party — still tend to treat the event as if it’s as prevalent as it used to be.

OPINION 10/24/17 10:44pm

Editorial: LPAP expansion not a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ question

By Thresher Staff

Putting the LPAP expansion on the Survey of All Students reduces students’ feedback on the proposal to a simple “yes” or “no” vote.

OPINION 10/18/17 12:35pm

Editorial: Open discussion needed to improve CTIS

By Thresher Staff

At present, there is no formal feedback mechanism through which new students can share their opinions about the course. This must change.

OPINION 10/4/17 4:16pm

Editorial: 100 ideas task force may prove influential

By Thresher Staff

Just yesterday, President Leebron sent his Vision for the Second Century, Part Two draft to each and every one of us, inviting feedback on his goals for the future of Rice.

OPINION 9/27/17 12:03am

Editorial: V2C2 ideas must represent all Rice students

By Thresher Staff

President Leebron is working on Rice's Vision for the Second Century II, which will outline the university's plan for development in the next 100 years.

OPINION 9/20/17 2:26pm

Editorial: CCD must address more student interests

By Thresher Staff

For some, the Expo no doubt provides an avenue toward jobs. For others, however, most often humanities and social sciences majors, it doesn’t offer much of a way forward.

NEWS 9/14/17 10:16am

Editorial: Understand and defend DACA recipients

It is vital that those who are not directly affected educate ourselves and listen to the concerns of impacted populations. Without doing so, even well-intentioned efforts may backfire.

NEWS 9/13/17 10:41pm

Trash Talk: The Bayou Bucket is Back

By Thresher Staff and Daily Cougar Staff

Editor’s note: To prepare for Saturday’s game, The Rice Thresher and The Daily Cougar have exchanged a few words, all in good fun, of course.

OPINION 9/6/17 5:11pm

As classes resume, stay engaged

Rice’s campus was lucky to be largely unharmed due to Hurricane Harvey. Thanks to the administration’s careful planning, students were safe and well-fed despite the storm. The crisis management team’s updates provided a constant flow of information and Housing and Dining supplied on-campus students with plenty of food. Facilities and Engineering made sure buildings were safe before reopening them and fixed any problems they found.

Editorials

Lauren Loh for Student Association treasurer

Editorial: Resolution to create more minors requires more thought

Our reasoning on debate invitations

Editorial: The ideal Beer Bike is 10 bikers at 8 a.m.

Editorial: SA resolution on international students aligns with important university goals

Editorial: Open doors should be encouraged, not fined

Editorial: Response to the Jan. 10 Backpage

Editorial: Let’s be honest about why Rice Owls must “give back”

Editorial: SA president must represent all student opinions

Editorial: Rice must stand with students against tax bill

Editorial: Honor Code should remain in students’ jurisdiction

Editorial: Sexual assault and alcohol consumption are not issues exclusive to NOD

Editorial: LPAP expansion not a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ question

Editorial: Open discussion needed to improve CTIS

Editorial: 100 ideas task force may prove influential

Editorial: V2C2 ideas must represent all Rice students

Editorial: CCD must address more student interests

Editorial: Understand and defend DACA recipients

Trash Talk: The Bayou Bucket is Back

As classes resume, stay engaged

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