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SPORTS 4/22/25 11:22pm

Men’s tennis wins AAC Championship with major upset

By Andersen Pickard

Rice men’s tennis traveled to Memphis, Tennessee, and pulled off a series of upset victories en route to winning the American Athletic Conference Championship.

A&E 4/22/25 11:14pm

“You need a therapist, not a keyboard”: Loretta Ross on calling in

By Chi Pham

Loretta Ross jokes that she can “talk as long as Fidel Castro.” These days, her urgency is reserved for speaking against the 'call out' — the act of public shaming as a corrective measure — which she said has become as "inevitable as gravity” during her lecture at Duncan Hall on April 14.

A&E 4/22/25 11:12pm

Review: ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ struggles with identity but shows promise

By Charlie Cruz

Following Netflix’s acclaimed third season of "Daredevil," expectations were understandably high for Marvel’s new Disney+ continuation, "Daredevil: Born Again." Unfortunately, the series suffers noticeably from a split personality, caught between excellence and confused mediocrity.

A&E 4/22/25 11:11pm

Rob Kimbro returns to Rice, focusing on ‘stories that matter’

By Charlie Cruz

When Rob Kimbro graduated from Rice University in 1995, he said he envisioned a career in the United States Foreign Service. Now, nearly three decades later, he returns as a full-time lecturer in the theatre program having established himself in Houston’s theater community and as a mentor to Rice students.

A&E 4/22/25 11:10pm

Review: “Sinners” is Hollywood filmmaking at its finest

By Jay Collura

Oftentimes, film critics (myself very much included) exaggerate the death of cinema as we groan about the dominance of intellectual property, when in actuality, many good, unique films constantly surround us. 2025 has been an excellent reminder of this; for every “Captain America,” there’s a “Black Bag.”

A&E 4/22/25 11:09pm

Choose your own adventure for summer reading

By Sarah Motteler

The summer, that much-needed three-month stretch of time between spring and fall semester, can be spent in many ways. If you’d like to brush up on your reading skills to stay prepared for your upcoming classes but don’t know where to start, consider the following five books and series, sorted based on summer plans for your convenience.

A&E 4/22/25 11:07pm

2025 Albums of the Summer

By Arman Saxena

From long‑rumored comeback records to underground favorites ready for a breakout, this summer is stacked with new music that could soundtrack every pool day, road trip and late‑night study session you have planned. Here are nine projects we’ll be spinning the moment they drop.

A&E 4/22/25 11:02pm

Review: ‘Tamara de Lempicka’ fashions survival at MFAH

By Chi Pham

Houstonians first knew her as Baroness Kuffner, the mother of prominent socialite Kizette Foxhall, noted for her chainmail dresses and resemblance to Greta Garbo in the Houston Chronicle.

A&E 4/22/25 11:02pm

Review: ‘Tamara de Lempicka’ fashions survival at MFAH

By Chi Pham

Houstonians first knew her as Baroness Kuffner, the mother of prominent socialite Kizette Foxhall, noted for her chainmail dresses and resemblance to Greta Garbo in the Houston Chronicle.

A&E 4/22/25 11:00pm

BASYK Cypher brings dance and community to life

By Charlie Cruz

The Grand Hall pulsed with energy and music on April 12 and 13 as Rice’s BASYK dance club hosted its annual Cypher showcase, highlighting a wide array of dance styles ranging from K-pop and hip-hop to ballroom performances.

A&E 4/22/25 10:58pm

Top films of the 2020s so far

By Jay Collura

As my time as the Thresher’s film columnist comes to an end, and with the decade almost half over, I wanted to spotlight my 10 favorite films of the 2020s. Despite a global pandemic, a writers’ strike and the decline of movie theaters, the 2020s have given audiences a great selection of cinematic experiences.

A&E 4/22/25 10:53pm

Shepherd comes alive at Rice Chorale’s April concert

By Radhani Kapoor

Echoes reverberated around the Edythe Bates Old Recital Hall and Grand Organ April 14 at the Rice Chorale concert, featuring music spanning different centuries and styles from whispered a cappella songs to full organ grandeur.

FEATURES 4/22/25 10:42pm

Best study snacks to fuel your finals

By Saahithi Sreekantham

Finals are creeping up on us, and that means hunting season for the best study snacks on and off campus. Below are some that are sure to see you through the most enigmatic paper prompts and puzzling practice questions.

FEATURES 4/22/25 10:40pm

Head over handlebars: a brief history of Beer Bike accidents

By Will Patel

In the first heat of the women’s race in this year’s Beer Bike, Melissa Geng said she was biking faster than she ever had, adrenaline pumping through her veins. All was going well, until she crashed into the fence of the alumni viewing area at the turn of her second lap.

FEATURES 4/22/25 10:39pm

Seniors showcase late night artwork in ‘26 Hour Diner’

By Nandini Dasari

As the spring semester comes to an end, 26 graduating seniors find themselves juggling both final exams and final exhibits. Marking the completion of a visual and dramatic arts degree at Rice, the annual senior showcase will open April 25.

OPINION 4/22/25 10:35pm

Obituary for D’Brickashaw Eagleclaw Ibarra

By Tony Brown

D’Brickashaw Eagleclaw Ibarra, nicknamed DEI, has transitioned to the ancestral plane.

OPINION 4/22/25 10:33pm

Rice’s enrollment expansion should preserve campus culture, tradition

By Thresher Editorial Board

Rice is growing again, and President Reggie DesRoches isn’t wrong when he says it’s a good thing.

NEWS 4/22/25 10:31pm

Rice to expand enrollment and financial aid by 2028

By James Cancelarich

Rice will grow another 8%, aiming to enroll 5,200 students by fall 2028, announced an April 21 press release. This is the second recent expansion at Rice, following a 2021 initiative that raised the undergraduate population 20%, from 4,000 to 4,800.

NEWS 4/22/25 10:29pm

Rice research group spearheads wastewater testing for measles

By Ramya Motati

Amid a historic measles outbreak in West Texas, Rice researchers partnered with the city of Houston to monitor wastewater for the highly contagious virus.

NEWS 4/22/25 10:28pm

Research partnership announced with Exxon Mobil

By Josh Stallings

Rice and Exxon Mobil entered into a research agreement that aims to develop sustainable energy projects related to oil and gas operations, according to an April 14 press release.

Special Projects

Men’s tennis wins AAC Championship with major upset

“You need a therapist, not a keyboard”: Loretta Ross on calling in

Review: ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ struggles with identity but shows promise

Rob Kimbro returns to Rice, focusing on ‘stories that matter’

Review: “Sinners” is Hollywood filmmaking at its finest

Choose your own adventure for summer reading

2025 Albums of the Summer

Review: ‘Tamara de Lempicka’ fashions survival at MFAH

Review: ‘Tamara de Lempicka’ fashions survival at MFAH

BASYK Cypher brings dance and community to life

Top films of the 2020s so far

Shepherd comes alive at Rice Chorale’s April concert

Best study snacks to fuel your finals

Head over handlebars: a brief history of Beer Bike accidents

Seniors showcase late night artwork in ‘26 Hour Diner’

Obituary for D’Brickashaw Eagleclaw Ibarra

Rice’s enrollment expansion should preserve campus culture, tradition

Rice to expand enrollment and financial aid by 2028

Rice research group spearheads wastewater testing for measles

Research partnership announced with Exxon Mobil

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