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Sick Rich: 49 students fall ill

A total of 49 student cases of gastrointestinal infection had been reported to Crisis Management as of 4:30 p.m.

Troye Sivan's musicality blooms in sophomore album

Some students combat September storms with lots of blankets, napping and Netflix, but perhaps they should consider dancing around to Troye Sivan’s sophomore album, “Bloom.” Both thrillingly delicate and heavy-hitting, Sivan’s newest work features his characteristic reflective lyricism coupled with a diverse mix of exuberant classic pop sounds.

7 of 70: After sexual assault, where do students turn?

​Students voice concerns over changes to IM sports schedule

Rice’s Intramural Sports program will introduce scheduling changes in the fall 2018 semester, primarily affecting students who play college flag football and outdoor soccer. As a result of changes recommended by Rice University Assistant Director for Competitive Sports Chris Watkins, college coed flag football and college men’s flag football will now be played during the fall semester instead of the spring semester.

One year later: Reflections on Harvey

A year after Hurricane Harvey swept through Houston, we talk to students and professors about the storm that changed their lives and the city at large. Tram Nguyen McMurtry College Senior Tram Nguyen had just settled into temporary housing after her third home was damaged by a hurricane when the Thresher spoke to her last fall.

​Students petition for Rice to rehire chemistry instructor Julianne Yost

Over 400 students have signed a petition asking the chemistry department to rehire instructor Julianne Yost, a recipient of the 2018 George R.

Welcome home: Rice’s most selective class matriculates

The newest class of Rice Owls, the most selective class in Rice’s history thus far, marched through the Sallyport to complete their matriculation last week.

​A-plus grade point value reduction goes into effect to counter grade inflation

Students earning a course grade of A+ will receive a grade point value of only 4.0 starting this semester, rather than 4.33 as in years past.

​Rice interfaces with City of Houston to improve transit safety

The City of Houston responded to letters of concern regarding bike safety near Rice’s campus, raising uncertainty over the future of improvements for cyclists. Both letters, from the Graduate Student Association and President David Leebron, pointed to Entrance 20 at the intersection of Rice Boulevard and Kent Street as particularly concerning. Leebron sent a letter to Mayor Sylvester Turner and City Council Member Ellen Cohen on July 23 asking the City of Houston to assist the university in implementing several traffic improvements in the surrounding area.

O-Week Issue

Football training camp: What we know

Just three weeks from kickoff to the 2018 season, Rice football is deep into training camp. The Owls reported to camp a week earlier than usual due to their Aug.

ASTROWORLD brings listeners on the rollercoaster of Travis Scott’s mind

One might find a giant golden head by the roadside jarring, but Travis Scott finds it the best way to introduce an album.

All-clear called after fatal shooting nearby prompts shelter-in-place at BRC

Rice University Police Department advised a shelter in place at the BioScience Research Collaborative Friday morning after a Houston Methodist Hospital doctor was fatally shot nearby.

On a Tangent: How to design your room

Rice attempts to improve biker safety in wake of deadly accidents

Changes to increase bike safety will be implemented beginning May 2019 after the second death of a Rice community member at the intersections of Main Street and Fannin Street with Sunset Boulevard since 2017.

Associate Dean of Undergraduates Don Ostdiek retiring

Associate Dean of Undergraduates Donald Ostdiek will retire at the conclusion of the academic year, according to an email from Dean of Undergraduates John Hutchinson.

Baseball hires Tennessee Tech's Matt Bragga as new head coach

For the first time in 27 years, Rice baseball has a new head coach. Rice is hiring former Tennessee Tech head coach Matt Bragga to replace the legendary Wayne Graham, whose contract was not renewed after the 2018 season.

Men's Basketball: Cashaw and Hunter to transfer

Two of the men’s basketball team’s top contributors, Connor Cashaw and Najja Hunter, confirmed this week that they will transfer out of Rice, bringing the total number of departing players after this season to six.

Baseball coaching search: Candidates to watch

The Wayne Graham era came to an end for Rice baseball with a 9-8 loss to Florida Atlantic University on May 26.

Houston, we have a Kapoor bean

The Museum of Fine Arts expansion includes the first public appearance of Cloud Column, a metallic sculpture by Anish Kapoor.