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Women’s tennis pushes winning streak to three

The Rice women’s tennis team celebrated Senior Day this past Sunday by stretching its win streak to three after defeating Florida International University in a 4-0 win. It was also the second straight match in which the Owls shut out their opponent 4-0. 

Dunlap Dominates: Senior designated hitter finally finds his stroke

Twenty-four year old senior Andrew Dunlap inherited his middle name, Bellows, from his grandfather. As a husband, father and designated hitter for the Rice baseball team, Dunlap said he isn’t quite the vocal leader his middle name would suggest.

Administration should prioritize VADA in fundraising efforts

More than five years ago, the Thresher editorial board wrote about the visual and dramatic arts department’s need for attention from the administration, specifically that it “could greatly benefit from new space and materials.” 

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Impending Rice Media Center teardown clouds VADA future

The Rice Media Center, a historic building that hosts both Rice Cinema and the campus’ only dark room, will be torn down sometime before the end of 2020, according to Vice President for Administration Kevin Kirby. 

Reflections and Revelations: Cherry Reading Series welcomes poets Jennifer Chang and Michael Collier

Poets Jennifer Chang and Michael Collier created an atmosphere of vulnerability and introspection with readings of their most recent work during a new installment of the Cherry Reading Series on Thursday.

Tiger Noodle House brings authentic Chinese food close to campus

Tiger Noodle House is the first Asian restaurant to join the wave of newcomers to Rice Village — and it does not disappoint. 

Rice students protest Vice President Pence during Baker Institute visit

Over 100 students, faculty and staff gathered in the central quad to protest Vice President Mike Pence’s practices, policies and values  last Friday while he delivered remarks on the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela at the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy.

Baseball's struggles continue in series loss to FIU

After winning one of three games at home against Conference-USA opponent Florida International University over the weekend, Rice baseball is 14-20 overall and 5-7 in C-USA.

Pence details US stances on Venezuela in speech at Baker Institute

Vice President Mike Pence delivered a message of hope regarding the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela in a speech at the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy on Friday.

So you say you're an ally? Prove it this Friday

On Friday, we'll be on the Central Quad outside the Baker Institute, standing against the violation of human rights and against the dismissal of fundamental standards of human respect and civility in engagement and in policy.

Upcoming Pence visit sparks petition, plans for protest

Student protesters will organize in the Central Quad when Vice President Mike Pence speaks at the Baker Institute on Friday, according to a press release by a coalition of student organizations including Rice Left and Rice Young Democrats. 

Ask your question: Sex & Dating Column

We're launching a new Sex & Advice column — shoot your shot and send us your questions!

20 films and television episodes at SXSW, ranked and rated

This year was my first time attending South by Southwest (SXSW) and I was able to see 20 films and TV episodes. Everything I saw was more good than bad — though the quality varied.

Rice to tear down Rice Media Center, replace with remodeled Sewall Hall

Administrative officials are planning to tear down the Rice Media Center and remodel Sewall Hall to accomodate the lost facilities, according to an email sent by Visual and Dramatic Arts Department Chair John Sparagana.  “We are stressing to the administration that holding off on tearing down the Media Center until the Sewall Hall restoration is complete is important to the stability and continuity of our curriculum and programming,” Sparagana said. 

Carpool: Student-engineered car sharing app takes off

Carpool’s mission is to facilitate ride sharing among Rice students to and from George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport in an attempt to replace a shared Google spreadsheet and Facebook group that was used for a similar purpose before.

Rice reacts to free speech executive order

President Donald Trump signed an executive order in late March that stated that American universities, including Rice, must do more to protect free speech on their campuses.

Rice Environmental Society pilots sustainability month

Rice Environmental Society launched Sustainability Month, an initiative to promote environmental awareness at Rice that began this past week. 

17 beds remain open at Hanszen

Room draw at Hanszen College ended with 17 open beds and not one student involuntarily kicked off campus.

Senate passes resolution calling for African studies major, improved minor

The Student Association Senate voted unanimously  to pass a resolution supporting improvement of the African studies minor and the creation of an African studies major.