Opinion

Success without happiness: A eulogy for Mac Miller

Mac Miller's death should serve as a wake-up call for us as a global community: we must be more aware, more knowledgeable and more sympathetic toward those suffering from mental illness.

Give student artists the space they deserve

Democrats have a metrics problem

In Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District, Republicans dodged a bullet when Rep. Martha Roby beat back a far-right challenger in the Republican primary. The race’s competitiveness plunged. FiveThirtyEight, the gold standard in election modeling, now gives Roby just over a 98 percent chance of victory in the general election. Meanwhile, a shockingly close special election result in Ohio’s 12th District gave Democrats a great deal of hope for taking the seat in November. FiveThirtyEight's models show the race to be a coin flip. 

Freshmen and sophomores should pursue professional internships

I wish that, six years ago, one of my advisers had told me the impact that getting a “real” job, outside the hedges and in my chosen field, could have on my career.  The three authors on this piece, all Rice alumni working at General Electric, are passing along this advice: Don’t wait until junior year. Getting real-world, relevant, practical experience in a field is the best way to set your professional career up for success.

70 of 70: After sexual assault, how do students process the trauma?

The authors of this article would like to warn readers that it discusses the trauma experienced by survivors of sexual assault. Last week’s article “7 of 70” provided insight into the possible judicial options available to survivors of sexual assault.

Letter to the Editor: In Defense of Public Parties

About a year ago, the Thresher started publishing “Party Patrols,” reviews of public parties around campus.

Editorial: Rice must publicly oppose proposed sexual assault guidelines

Proposed changes to federal education policy obtained by the New York Times would allow universities to lessen their responsibility in handling cases of sexual assault.

Straw Ban: “Suck It, Pollution,” or “Suck it, Disabled People?”

Straw Ban: “Suck It, Pollution,” or “Suck it, Disabled People?” Author: Shane DiGiovanna Martel Sophomore For as long as I have followed environmental policy, it’s been clear that humans excel at one thing: defiling and polluting our planet.

Editorial: Rice must commit to undergraduate teaching

The Thresher editorial board stands with over 400 students who have signed the petition for Julianne Yost to remain at Rice.

From the editors’ desk: There’s never been a more important time for journalism

It is not an easy time to be a journalist. But it is an important time to be one. When we both began writing for the Thresher, we were drawn in by our love of telling stories.

​There’s an election on Saturday. Vote to save Houston.

One year ago today, the remnants of a tropical storm were soaking the Yucatan Peninsula. Those remnants quickly reorganized over the warm Gulf of Mexico, and the storm strengthened to a Category 4 hurricane, making landfall outside of Rockport, Texas just three days later. Hurricane Harvey stalled over the Houston area, dumping an apocalyptic volume of rain.

​Rice community: Politics means you, too

As the new school year begins, you probably have the following on your to-do list: sorting out your class schedule, buying textbooks and choosing extracurriculars.

Editorial: Princeton Review rankings are no excuse for inaction

Rice is starting this year with numerous high rankings from the Princeton Review, commending the school in categories such as “Lots of Race/Class Interaction” where the university ranked No. 1 and “Best Dorms” where Rice ranked No. 10.

Response to Justin Onwenu: Truly partisan issues should not be framed as “questions of humanity”

In his opinion earlier this week, former Student Association President Justin Onwenu argued that Rice had a duty to "stand tall" and take positions on political issues such as immigration, gun control, and global warming, claiming that these issues defy partisan divides as they are "questions of humanity, not partisan politics." Scolding the naïveté of those who endorse “intentional silence,” and what he considers to be its unacceptable consequences, Onwenu proceeds to launch into an impassioned defense of those stances that he considers a matter of consensus, if not obligation, among Rice students (and seemingly all educated, decent people as well). I have always considered Onwenu to be a thoughtful and open-minded advocate for civil discourse on this campus.

Yes, everything is political — but some things should not be partisan

All members of our community — faculty, students, and by extension Rice as an institution — have a duty to uphold our institutional values.

Response to Anson Fung: Support of Dreamers adheres to Rice's commitment to diversity and excellence

It is uniquely fitting for Rice University to publicly declare its unwavering commitment to pursue excellence in and from every corner of the globe, especially when that excellence finds us first.

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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. 

​Response to Anson Fung: No reconsideration necessary, Rice stands with Dreamers

It is impossible for a university’s policies to align with every individual’s beliefs. But if we truly desire to uphold our university’s mission statement, it is crucial that we embrace every Rice student, documented or not, as integral and valuable to the Rice experience.