Special Projects

Bullet journaling: how to manage your stress

Journaling has seen a huge rise in popularity over the past several years — this versatile hobby can be used as a way to stay on top of the countless tasks that plague lives as the year progresses.

The best coffee shops in Houston, according to a barista

Sometimes it’s worthwhile to get your fix outside of the hedges. As a maker of coffee, I hope to provide you with a unique look at some of the best (and worst) coffee shops around Houston.

Women's basketball cruises to victory over UTEP

The Rice women’s basketball team extended its win streak to six games on Saturday when it defeated the University of Texas, El Paso by a score of 76-42. 

Banning alcohol doesn’t make students safer

Duncan College Magister Caleb McDaniel announced a ban on all private gatherings at Duncan serving alcohol, including wine and beer on Dec. 3, alleging that student leadership had turned a blind eye to hard alcohol consumption at the college. The Thresher believes this ban to be misguided and counterproductive.

Early decision application pool rises 39 percent

This year’s applicant pool for early decision grew 39 percent from last year to a total of 2,628. The Office of Admissions accepted 408 applicants, making the admission rate roughly 15.5 percent.

Women’s basketball surges with 11-1 stretch

In 2016, Rice women’s basketball head coach Tina Langley introduced a pair of sisters, Erica and Olivia Ogwumike, as transfers from Pepperdine University.

Men’s basketball on Pera’s first win streak

Over Rice’s lengthy winter break, the men’s basketball team played seven games, winning four and losing three. The Owls currently sit at 7-9 on the season and 2-1 in conference play, putting them fifth in the Conference USA standings.

Swimming prepares for three weekend meets

The Rice swim team will travel to Dallas and compete in a series of dual meets against three opponents.

Editorial cartoon 1-9-19: Prohibition at Duncan

New student groups form over break

Over winter break, Rice students formed two new initiatives in two very different areas — the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and composting on campus — with one shared goal: building coalitions. 

Task force provides aid to international student facing financial needs, seeks administrative support

The international student financial aid task force is helping one international student remain at Rice by assisting with basic financial needs. 

Duncan magisters lift ban on private gatherings with alcohol

The Duncan College magisters will decide whether to lift a college-wide ban on private gatherings with alcohol instituted in December. Their decision will be influenced by student attendance at two college meetings about alcohol safety occurring this week.

Thanksgiving break to lengthen in 2020

Wednesdays will be included in Thanksgiving break for the 2020-2021 academic year, according to Anna Margaret Clyburn, the student representative of the working group created by the Faculty Senate in the beginning of the school year.

Alum appointed a deputy mayor of Fuqing, China

Former student athlete and Rice alumni Yuan Lin (Will Rice ‘12, M.S. Statistics ‘13) has been appointed the youngest-ever deputy mayor of Fuqing, a county-level city in China with a population of over 1.3 million.

Crossword Solution 1-9-19

New Year’s Resolutions: Making the most of our time at Rice

Some might find the emphasis on calendar year changeovers cheesy and arbitrary. They’re probably right, but we also think the new year is a great opportunity for goal-setting, reflection and growth — actions that are valuable year-round.

‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ offers a fresh take on a well-loved story

“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” may be the new gold standard for both animated films and superhero movies.

Former Architecture Director Anderson Todd remembered

Former director of the Rice School of Architecture Anderson Todd, who served as the Gus Sessions Wortham Professor Emeritus of Architecture, passed away on Dec. 21 at age 97. 

Ralph O’Connor, Rice trustee emeritus, passes

Ralph O’Connor, Rice University trustee emeritus and Houston-based entrepreneur, passed away on Dec. 30 at age 92. 

New Harris County Commissioners Court must fix the dialysis dilemma

Lines of patients flood the emergency care centers at every hospital, from Ben Taub to Memorial Hermann, according to the Houston Chronicle. This scene is the product of a broken system, a system that we must push our newly elected county leaders to fix.