Editorials

OPINION 10/19/16 8:00am

New deputy treasurer holds conflict of interest

By Thresher Editorial Board

At this week’s Student Association meeting, current Rice Program Council Treasurer Ameesh Shah was nearly unanimously appointed as the SA’s first deputy treasurer (see "RPC treasurer appointed deputy treasurer of Student Association"). While we do not doubt Shah’s competence in performing the duties of the deputy treasurer, Shah’s current position as the treasurer of RPC, a blanket tax subsidiary organization, raises concerns about a conflict of interest. SA President Griffin Thomas dismissed these concerns at the SA meeting; his argument was that a conflict would have arisen only if Shah were the treasurer, not the deputy.

OPINION 10/5/16 8:00am

Consider more ethical endowment investments

By Thresher Editorial Board

A breakdown of Rice’s endowment indicates that 12 percent is invested in natural resources (see p.

OPINION 9/28/16 7:00am

Third-party voting unconscionable

By Thresher Editorial Board

For many Rice students, voting Donald Trump for the presidency is out of the question, but Hillary Clinton may not be the clear alternative.

OPINION 9/21/16 9:44am

MOB performance not an excuse for complacency

By Thresher Editorial Board

The Thresher applauds the Marching Owl Band’s performance during the halftime show of the Rice University vs.

OPINION 9/14/16 6:00am

Deputy treasurer position creates leadership pipeline

By Thresher Editorial Board

While the Student Association’s decision to create the appointed position of deputy treasurer and deputy parliamentarian (see p.

OPINION 9/7/16 8:48pm

Saturday dinner option small step to inclusivity

By Thresher Editorial Board

In the coming weeks, Rice University Housing and Dining will be introducing a Saturday night dinner option for students who wish to dine on campus (see p.

OPINION 8/30/16 11:37pm

Active shooter training necessary for safety

By Thresher Editorial Board

Brown and Martel Colleges’ recent initiative to provide active shooter training their for cabinet and college members should serve as a model for the rest of the Rice community.

OPINION 8/23/16 11:49pm

Lackluster response to CTIS discouraging

By Thresher Editorial Board

When the Survey of Unwanted Sexual Ex-periences proved that, much like other college campuses, sexual misconduct and assault are prevalent at Rice, many in the student body rallied around the cause and proposed change in the form of a mandatory Critical Thinking in Sexuality Class for new students.

OPINION 4/28/16 6:38pm

Administration takes Thresher editorial out of context

By Thresher Editorial Board

In an email sent to the student body to clarify concerns surrounding the credit hour cap proposal recently passed by the Faculty Senate, Provost Marie Lynn Miranda and President David Leebron referenced the Thresher when describing past student input.

OPINION 4/19/16 8:58pm

Administration should listen to student voices

By Thresher Editorial Board

Amid a flurry of RSVPs, the Student Association claimed on their Facebook event for the CUC protest that the Faculty Senate will “likely approve” the widely contested credit hour limit proposal (p.

OPINION 4/13/16 3:44pm

MECH issues must spur investment in academics

By Thresher Editorial Board

As prospective students visit for Owl Days to decide whether to begin their career at Rice, those who might consider pursuing mechanical engineering may question their decision if they hear of the department’s recent town hall.

OPINION 4/6/16 12:04am

Blanket tax process remains work in progress

By Thresher Editorial Board

A recent decision by the Blanket Tax Committee to recommend an organization for subsidiary status is at risk of being overturned (see p.

OPINION 3/15/16 8:59pm

An easy switch for a better Beer Bike

By Thresher Editorial Board

Beer Bike is one of the most anticipated days of the year, with Rice students across campus participating in Beer Bike festivities.

OPINION 3/9/16 7:41pm

A look at the past will move Thomas forward

By Thresher Editorial Board

As Griffin Thomas prepares to assume the role of Student Association president, he is faced with the challenge of carrying out his campaign promises, while considering where his predecessor has left off.

OPINION 2/24/16 8:11pm

Careful consideration required before credit limit

By Thresher Editorial Board

Rice students often joke about how they seem to be taking more classes than their friends at similar universities; it turns out that for many, this observation is actually true.

OPINION 2/15/16 1:02am

Hannah Todd for Student Association External Vice President

By Thresher Editorial Board

All three Student Association external vice president candidates brought big ideas to the table during Friday’s debates.

OPINION 2/15/16 12:57am

Joan Liu for Student Association President

By Thresher Editorial Board

This year’s Student Association presidential race has been a competitive one. Lovett College junior Griffin Thomas has leveraged his experience as Lovett president to position himself as an outsider willing to be a strong figurehead for student opinion.

OPINION 2/10/16 11:47pm

RVP decision ultimately about service to students

By Thresher Editorial Board

As the Student Association Senate votes on Rice Video Productions’ blanket tax status today, the Thresher urges its members to send the measure to the general election ballot.

OPINION 2/2/16 9:28pm

Promoting athletics is just the beginning

By Thresher Editorial Board

A flourishing athletic environment fosters campus culture and unites the community. Unfortunately, Rice’s lack of appreciation for university-wide athletics is evidenced by the low attendance at games, which strains relations with student athletes. Although promotions from Rice Athletics have certainly made strides towards improving attendance at games, marketing campaigns can only go so far, and they may not be sustainable (see p. 9). Improvements to Rice’s athletic environment should be driven by the student body as well as the faculty to encourage support for our athletic programs and build a stronger relationship between athletes and the rest of the undergraduate community.

OPINION 1/26/16 8:55pm

Atmosphere still dismissive of survivors

By Thresher Editorial Board

Sid Richardson College is embroiled in controversy after a female undergraduate reported that she was sexually assaulted by a male undergraduate at a private party on the college’s seventh floor. The Rice University Police Department sent an email Saturday announcing an investigation into the assault that allegedly occurred at 12:30 a.m. the same day before announcing later that night that they had identified the suspect.

Editorials

New deputy treasurer holds conflict of interest

Consider more ethical endowment investments

Third-party voting unconscionable

MOB performance not an excuse for complacency

Deputy treasurer position creates leadership pipeline

Saturday dinner option small step to inclusivity

Active shooter training necessary for safety

Lackluster response to CTIS discouraging

Administration takes Thresher editorial out of context

Administration should listen to student voices

MECH issues must spur investment in academics

Blanket tax process remains work in progress

An easy switch for a better Beer Bike

A look at the past will move Thomas forward

Careful consideration required before credit limit

Hannah Todd for Student Association External Vice President

Joan Liu for Student Association President

RVP decision ultimately about service to students

Promoting athletics is just the beginning

Atmosphere still dismissive of survivors

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