Heading into the game against the nationally ranked and undefeated University of Houston, starting quarterback Taylor McHargue had thrown for eight touchdowns so far this season. Last Thursday night, University of Houston quarterback Case Keenum threw nine touchdowns.
Throughout two days of exciting competition, the Rice women's swim team was able to come through with a third place finish at the first annual Rice-Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Medical Center Fall Invitational held Friday and Saturday on Oct. 28-29. Showing strong efforts across the board, the Owls were able to set several individual records during the meet and proved that they are a force to be reckoned with as the season continues.
Last Saturday, approximately 1,400 students said "Expelliarmus!" to their clothes and experienced the magic of Harry NODder: Slytherin to my Chamber of Secrets, the latest iteration of Wiess College's annual public party, Night of Decadence.
The Owls earned their extra miles this week as they flew across three time zones in two days to face off against University of Texas- El Paso and the University of Central Florida on the road. Rice was looking to repeat its sweep of UTEP earlier in the season and wanted to get revenge against UCF for a 3-1 defeat at home on Oct. 14. The Owls could not fare better as again they took care of UTEP on the road, but fell for the second time against the Golden Knights.
Few associate nudity and breaking glass with a Monday night in Fondren, but this Halloween, one of Rice's most famous traditions went rear-first into the school library. While running the Halloween Baker 13 this past Friday, Baker College junior Duncan Eddy broke a window at Fondren Library, apparently with his behind.
The following were noted at the most recent meeting of the Student Association on Oct. 31.
Some people go trick-or -reating on Halloween. Some run Baker 13. Others get dressed in ridiculous costumes and go see cult film The Rocky Horror Picture Show at midnight at the River Oaks Theater. Sid Richardson College's newest production brings the classic to a theater — live — near you. Although inconsistent acting and poorly executed design detract from the musical's quality, Sid's newest creation is a treat for anyone turned on by hilarity and steamy romances.
Disposable water bottle consumers on campus may have another drink coming. Four Rice students have started a campaign to decrease the purchase of these containers and encourage the use of reusable water bottles.
Born Allen Stewart Konigsberg, Woody Allen is one of a handful of Renaissance men in the film industry. Even in his seventh decade, he has kept up the pace of releasing about one film a year, if not more; he released Midnight in Paris to widespread critical acclaim this past summer, and is currently working on the film Nero Fiddled, which is set for release in 2012. Apparently, I am not alone in my admiration: film-making legend Francis Ford Coppola himself once wished that to be able write as freely as Woody Allen did so that he would not have to always work from another writer's screenplay.
Tucked below Rice University's Sewall Hall, in room 258, is the Matchbox Gallery, a student-run exhibition space. Currently on view is "Removal: Cloth" by Baker College senior Christine Cooper, the first installment of a two part photographic series, which transitions to "Removal: Skin" by Claudia Casbarian on Nov. 10. The removal of key elements pertaining to the human body is the overall motif for the series.
Rice University engineering students are extremely attached to the idea that hard work in college equates to incredible post-graduate payoffs. But how many engineers foresee knighthood as a possible fringe benefit? Last year, Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands knighted Edward Cheung to honor him for his work and outreach as the head engineer of the Hubble Space Telescope Development Project. This honor came on the heels of the final servicing mission in 2009 to repair the Hubble Space Telescope.
As the spring semester courses came out on Tuesday, a new website, the Rice University Schedule Planner, silently went viral.
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Professor John Anderson has become a local media focus since his censorship spat with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (see story pg. 1). The commission removed many facts that pointed toward human-caused global warming. However, Anderson refused to have his data presented in this manner. By revoking his publication from the state agency, Anderson exemplified the highest standard of integrity in his decision to withdraw his publication. In the cut throat world of academia, a professor's stature is determined in large part on his or her publications. Anderson, in his decision to choose no publication over a censored publication, represents exactly the kind of integrity Rice stands for. The decision was one which placed principles over prestige and the truth over fanfare, and this choice should be respected.
The following were noted at the most recent meeting of the Faculty Senate on Nov. 2.
Benefiting from the Asset Liquidation Funds Appropriations Committee money it received three weeks ago, Rice Emergency Medical Services has purchased a new emergency vehicle and a heart monitor and now has enough funding to subsidize its classes for the next 10 years.
NOD was problematic this year.
If you've ever pulled out your holiday dress and wondered what the sheer, soft fabric on top is made of, chances are it's chiffon. This lightweight material can be found as fancy overlays on formal gowns, but it can be found in blouses, scarves, and lingerie. Jones College senior Lillian Meyer wore a magenta chiffon dress to the Jones Associates Night, demonstrating how elegant the fabric can look. She cinched the dress in the middle, accentuating her waist. All she needed is a pair of metallic flats or contrasting jewelry to dress up this simple look.
