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Juandrew's parting words: Journalism, truth-seeking is crucial to building a better Rice

Investigating and combating rumors is part of the Thresher’s job, but also an effort every student should contribute to. 

​“A Quiet Place” innovates the horror genre with sound and silence

A post-apocalyptic family drama starring Krasinski and his wife, actress Emily Blunt, “A Quiet Place” uses silence to craft a tense tale of the sacrificial and protective instincts that come with parenthood.

Athletics introducing new mental health initiative

Over 80 percent of male Rice student-athletes and nearly 70 percent of female student-athletes reported stress levels of six or higher on a 10-point scale, according to a research study conducted by senior Julie Litver and juniors Mike Otoo and Molly Tilbrook.

27th KTRU outdoor show aims to spotlight student and local art, music

The normally empty Central Quad will come alive during KTRU’s 27th annual Outdoor Show by local and student music performances, interactive art projections and food trucks. In line with the radio station’s eclectic streak, the outdoor show will feature a diverse music lineup ranging from indie electronic Kay Weathers to disco pop CAPYAC to rapper Kodie Shane. 

Seniors win prestigious scholarships

As graduation approaches, these seniors are looking forward to graduate school and international travel. Photo: Lucrecia Aguilar, pictured observing a lion in Tanzania, will be traveling to Botswana, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, Brazil and India to study big cats with her Watson scholarship. 

Gun control panel lacks bipartisan speakers

Two weeks after the March for Our Lives, the Rice Young Republicans and Rice Young Democrats hosted a candidate town hall on gun violence in America, though no Republican Party candidates attended.

‘Isle of Dogs’ is beautifully crafted, despite over-the-top writing

Anderson returns to animation with “Isle of Dogs,” another wonderful showcase of his seemingly limitless imagination.

​A new era: Lovett Hall awaits new dean Bridget Gorman

Bridget Gorman has spent the last seven years caring for the approximately 350 students at Will Rice College. Starting in July, she will take 3,500 more under her wing.

​4-time All-American Filip vaulting to new heights

Four-time All-American. Six-time Conference USA champion. Rice record-holder in the heptathlon and C-USA record-holder in both the decathlon and heptathlon. Scott Filip’s accomplishments alone could fill up an entire resume. 

ASBs take weeklong trips of learning and advocacy

Alternative spring break groups traveled all around the country to explore a diverse array of social and political issues.

Beer Bike 2018 Photo Gallery

In Bloom could grow into the festival Houston deserves

This weekend, the inaugural In Bloom Music Festival kicked off in Eleanor Tinsley Park with headliners such as Beck, Incubus and Martin Garrix. The festival featured four stages spread out in Eleanor Tinsley Park, with highways overhead, the skyline in clear sight and the bayou within smelling distance.

Jones wins two Beer Bike races after GSA disqualification

On a blustery day on the track behind Rice Stadium, Rice students and alumni celebrated Beer Bike by watching the Graduate Student Association, Jones and Will Rice Colleges finish top-three in every race. 

​Students march, call for gun control over Beer Bike weekend

While most of Rice University took part in Beer Bike on Saturday, some students left campus to attend the March For Our Lives. The march was followed by Rice Call to Action Saturday evening in Farnsworth Pavilion.

Senior engineers wrap up projects

Engineering design student projects range in scope from home food production and waste solutions to women’s health screening tools and escape rooms. 

South by Southwest 2018: Music, film, and more

Best and worst of, music reviews, film reviews, and student perspectives

Hunting for happy hours

Missing out on the enormous array of cocktail bars, ice houses and dives that make up Houston’s bar scene would be a real shame, and for those willing to hunt, a number of excellent bars nearby offer happy hours cheap enough to stay within your beer money budget.

​Mass shootings must come to an end, and that’s why we must March for Our Lives

Former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan once said, “No one is born a good citizen; no nation is born a democracy.

​Madam President: President-Elect Engles profile

Ariana Engles will become the next Student Association president on March 24 after winning a four-person race. 

​Women’s basketball prepared for challenges of C-USA Tournament

Rice started the season on a tear, recording a 17-3 record through its first 20 games for the best start in program history. But since the second week of February, the team has posted just three wins against five losses, all at the hands of conference rivals.