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NEWS 9/14/11 7:00pm

OWL-Space goes mobile

The Information Technology department released an upgraded mobile web browser for OWL-Space. Now, anyone using a smart mobile device – from iPhones to Blackberries – can access a new version of the site that automatically senses what type of device is being used and then loads the relevant mobile-friendly display.



NEWS 9/14/11 7:00pm

RechargeU hours extended

Students looking for an after-dinner snack just got another option. For the week of Oct. 2-8, RechargeU, the campus convenience store located in the Rice Memorial Center, is extending its hours for a trial "Student Hours Week."



NEWS 9/14/11 7:00pm

MOB honors NASA at halftime

Filling the field with an 80-yard model of the International Space Station, the Marching Owl Band honored Rice's 50-year partnership with the Johnson Space Center and NASA during the halftime show at the Rice vs. Purdue game on Saturday.








NEWS 9/14/11 7:00pm

Contagion: a medical thriller sure to go viral

One act of physical contact is all it takes to catch the deadly virus in Steven Soderbergh's (Ocean's Eleven) new drama, Contagion. Soderbergh's vision of the world as it reacts to a raging epidemic is incredibly frightening, not because it features gory, graphic death scenes but because it realistically captures our fear of the unknown. Due to its phenomenal cast, well-developed plot and ability to instill a real fear into its audience, this film is a ?must-see.


NEWS 9/14/11 7:00pm

Project Spotlight:The Body Project

Tucked away in the corner of campus, the Wellness Center prepares for the return of the Body Project: a series of group-based discussion sessions aimed at tackling issues of women's self esteem.  


NEWS 9/14/11 7:00pm

What's Their Secret

A quick look at Professor Frank Jones' course evaluation statistics on ESTHER will tell you that his students love his class. Just look at the evaluations for his spring 2011 class,  MATH 222: Honors Calculus IV, if you want proof: out of 33 students enrolled in the class, 30 completed the course and instructor evaluations.



OPINION 9/14/11 7:00pm

Rice's football team gives hope for 100th season

The Rice Owls football team found itself on SportsCenter's Top 10 plays this past Saturday for its unbelievable last-second, game-saving field goal block (see story pg. 1). The Owls looked great all afternoon and were rewarded with a marquee win against a Big Ten opponent. In fact, the win against Purdue marked the first win Rice has posted against a BCS league opponent since 2001. The victory has the potential to spark the team to a great season and to rejuvenate student interest in the football team. The home opener was very well-attended, and those students who left early were plagued with the guilt of missing the greatest Rice athletics moment of the past few years. Rice looked good against a stronger University of Texas opponent during the first half and came away with a huge win in their second game of the season against Purdue. The team deserves the students' support, as this may just be the breakout year we've all been dreaming about. As the hero on the last play, Justin Allen said, "The last couple years we're just a play away or one step short. But today we weren't. Today we took that last step, and we believed in ourselves."


NEWS 9/14/11 7:00pm

Trends on Campus: Leopard Print in Different Dosages

Leopard print is a tricky trend to rock. Though the  animal print undeniably holds a connotation of boldness and sexiness, it also can scream tacky-trophy-wife-who-is-trying-too-hard when worn incorrectly.  Martel College freshman Meredith McGrath (pictured to the right) has the right idea though.



OPINION 9/14/11 7:00pm

RMC improvements require tinkering

The RMC received quite the overhaul this past summer, resulting in a new convenience store and a new Mediterranean food outlet (see story pg. 7). However, these non-student businesses are out of sync with the needs of the student body.