Special Projects

‘On the Basis of Sex’ explores beyond Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s career

In “On the Basis of Sex,” Ruth Bader Ginsburg (played by Felicity Jones) is exactly the kind of heroine an audience looks for. She’s an underdog, facing discrimination despite graduating first in her class as one of the only women at Harvard Law School.

‘Celebrate Doilies’ brings nostalgia to the Jung Center

The Jung Center, nestled next to the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, is a Museum District gallery founded to promote the ideas of Freud disciple and psychotherapeutic giant Carl Jung. 

Are You In Control?: ‘Black Mirror: Bandersnatch’ contemplates mankind’s free will

Popular Netflix series “Black Mirror” is back, but this time with an innovative twist. 

Classics, sequels and hidden gems: movies to anticipate in 2019

As the new year starts, so does the next cycle of movies Hollywood will inundate us with. Here are some of the films to get excited about in 2019.

Exploring TFTI: On the hunt for the perfect Houston Instagram photo

Nestled in between an Edwards Theater and a Dave & Busters is a previously abandoned entertainment center. Now emblazoned with the words TFTI, a self-proclaimed “pop-up experience” has set up house. Its subsequent success highlights its role as the next iteration in Houston’s kitsch art scene and the associated Houstonian hunt for the perfect Instagram photo. 

Recent incidents prompt discussions about racial profiling

Two recent incidents involving an investigation into on-campus thefts have sparked conversations about racial profiling on campus.

Hanszen takes down two-time defending champ McMurtry for powderpuff crown

For the second time in the last four years, Hanszen College is Rice’s powderpuff champion. Hanszen defeated McMurtry College 13-6 in the championship game on Tuesday, capping off a 6-1 season in which no team scored more than seven points against them. 

Earl Sweatshirt is an open book in ‘Some Rap Songs’

Earl Sweatshirt paints his pain. On his new album, the Los Angeles MC masterfully unveils his struggle with depression, addiction and anxiety; a cocktail of emotions that he vomits out in his introspective raps. These same issues led him to cancel a tour and take a three-year hiatus from music. On top of all of that, his dad died last January. A 15-song, 25-minute album, “Some Rap Songs” breaks Sweatshirt’s musical silence. 

An unconventional study break: ktru’s second Cozy Show

This Sunday, free hot chocolate, snacks and music filled Ray’s Courtyard as ktru hosted its second annual Cozy Show from 7 to 11 p.m. A group of veteran ktru concert attendees (mostly ktru board members) sprawled out on blankets in the middle of the courtyard while others sat comfortably in a wide ring around the stage, chatting before and after performances. 

‘Places I’ve cried’ and the dangers of normalizing mental illness

Crying every day. Not being able to get out of bed. Losing interest in hobbies and academics. Pushing away friends and family members. Feeling intense loneliness and isolation. These are all things you will find on a list of signs of mental illness. These are also things you will find on the “rice university places i’ve cried” Facebook page. 

RUPD investigates multiple thefts across residential colleges

 Rice University Police Department is investigating thefts from Wiess, Will Rice, McMurtry and Duncan Colleges that occurred over the last three weeks, according to an email sent by Dean of Undergraduates Bridget Gorman to the student body.   

Culture and cuisine: Rice students celebrate Thanksgiving

Who is Michael Deem?

Reports surfaced this week that Michael Deem, a professor of bioengineering at Rice University, is under investigation for his involvement in creating the first genetically modified human beings.

Football finishes season with a win

On the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the Rice football team finally found something to be thankful for. During the final game of head coach Mike Bloomgren’s inaugural season, the Owls defeated Old Dominion University 27-13, raising Rice’s record to 2-11 and giving Rice its first win against an FBS program this year. 

Editorial: News of CRISPR babies highlights need for better ethics curriculum

Crossword Solution 11-28-18

Barber’s Thoughts: observations from men’s basketball so far

Editor’s Column: Why Rice deserves a College Football Playoff spot

Unable to profit off fantasy football business, athlete Ben Schragger continues pursuing his passion

Volleyball prepares to open NCAA tournament against Texas State