Rice has achieved top marks once again, ranking sixth and fourth out of 120 Division I-A schools in Graduation Success Rates (GSR) and Federal Graduation Rates (FGR) for student-athletes, respectively, according to a report released by the NCAA a few weeks ago.
We all love freedom. Freedom of religion, freedom of press, freedom of speech. These ring strongly with all students, especially in our university setting. An important component of upholding these freedoms is maintaining an open, interactive and transparent environment. All college governments and the Student Association work with dedication to ensure that student voices and concerns are represented and acknowledged, in addition to making sure that the day-to-day operations of our campus maintain the high level of integrity that is so revered by our Rice University community.
Lace can be worn well into the winter with the right layers underneath. Wear tanks and solid long sleeve shirts under your lace tops or dresses, as well as cable sweater tights, tucked into boots for extra warmth. Lace tights are also a quirky way to simultaneously show off and hide some skin. All sorts of fun patterns can be found, from flowers to lace argyle tights. Make a sleeveless white lace dress more suitable for colder weather by adding a brown bomber jacket, a colorful chiffon scarf and a pair of oxford wedges, for a trendy touch.
On Oct. 31, 2008 I ran Baker 13 for the first time. That night I trotted around in all my glory, proud to be participating in such a storied tradition. After all, Baker 13 on Halloween is one of the few chances in your life where you can run naked with over 250 of your closest friends. Otherwise, you have to wait until your 60s when you join that nudist colony outside of Boca Raton that your awkward uncle always fantasizes about. In any event, I was proud to participate in the former instead of anticipating the latter.
This week is National Philanthropy Week, and the Rice Annual Fund Student Initiative (RAFSI) is thanking those who give back to Rice University.
Among many of its recent upgrades, the Office of the Registrar has added a waitlist feature to ESTHER's course registration (see story, pg. 1). While the waitlist restored some order to the special-registration frenzy that inevitably follows normal ESTHER registration, it was not without problems. Most notably, seniors needing a class to graduate were initially unable to special-register for a class with priority because pofessors were prohibited from signing any forms whatsoever.
There was a time when lace was confined to doilies, wedding dresses and the trimmings of robes. Now it can be found on and off campus, as the textile industry spins lace faster than consumers can snatch it up.
Playing off the recent Occupy movements happening nationwide, Brown College invaded the Wiess College "Acabowl" last Friday with tents, bucket drums and picket signs in its own twist on the traditional College Night.
The new waitlist option for registering for classes became fully available last Sunday, when students started to register for spring semester courses.
Eric Cantor's appearance at Rice last Thursday marked the second on-campus talk given by a prominent politician in as many weeks (see story, pg. 1). However, the storyline quickly shifted from the Majority Whip to the "99% protestors" who mic-checked him within the first few seconds of his speech.
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor visited the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy last Thursday to discuss his views on the American dream and answer questions from students in an open forum.
There's a saying that goes: It's not what you know, it's who you know that counts. Many students have used their connections advantageously by gaining insider information on everything from which professor is preferable for an Economics course to how to get that internship.
Watching the events at Pennsylvania State University unfold over the last two weeks, I find myself surprised by how strong my reaction has been. I've always liked Penn State. My grandparents met there and I have friends who grew up Nittany Lion fans, but I've never been super attached to the school or the football program.
Next Sunday, 11 Rice men will let it all hang out for a good cause in the first annual Mr. Rice Pageant.
The architecture students who entered and won the Housing and Dining competition the weekend of Oct. 7 might be disappointed that their project will never become a reality, but at least they can take solace in their victory.
Jones School of Business student Christopher Steiner, 30, has been accused of burglary with intent to commit another felony – sexual assault of a fellow student, according to recent court records. The case was filed with the Harris County District Attorney's office on Monday.
