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A&E 4/1/25 11:12pm

Katie Butler embraces nuance, community through violin

By Angelica Hernandez

Katie Butler didn’t enjoy playing the violin when she started at four years old – it wasn’t until middle school, when she got to play with an orchestra, that she discovered her passion for the instrument. Now, she’s majoring in violin performance at the Shepherd School of Music and enjoying every moment.

A&E 4/1/25 11:11pm

Review: ‘Black Bag’ is a masterful, original spy thriller

By Jay Collura

Over the three years I have been writing for the Thresher, I consider myself lucky when I’m able to review just one movie directed by one of my favorite filmmakers. Steven Soderbergh is the exception, somehow releasing two movies – “Presence” and “Black Bag” – in just two months.

A&E 4/1/25 11:09pm

The Rice Players riff on ‘Scooby-Doo’ in “The Solve It Squad”

By Charlie Cruz

The Rice Players took over Hamman Hall March 28-29 with “The Solve It Squad,” a comedy by Corey Lubowich, Joey Richter and Brian Rosenthal that reimagines the beloved ‘Scooby-Doo’ gang as dysfunctional adults reunited after tragedy.

FEATURES 4/1/25 10:41pm

Beer Bike ‘bragging rights’: meet the RPC coordinators

By Veronica Yang

Beer Bike ‘bragging rights’: meet the RPC coordinators

FEATURES 4/1/25 10:41pm

Beer Bike ‘bragging rights’: meet the RPC coordinators

By Veronica Yang

Beer Bike ‘bragging rights’: meet the RPC coordinators

FEATURES 4/1/25 10:40pm

Alice Owens talks women’s rugby and engineering

By Sam Balakrishnan

Alice Owens said she thrives most when adrenaline courses through her veins. Founder and president of the Rice Women’s Rugby Club, her journey at Rice began with several intramural sports, but it was Powderpuff that left the deepest mark.

OPINION 4/1/25 10:39pm

Turning heads, changing minds in difficult times

By Sammy Baek

It goes without saying that we live in challenging times.

FEATURES 4/1/25 10:33pm

Candid conversations on ‘constant construction’

By Valentina Kuschnir

You can’t step outside on campus without seeing a crane or some yellow caution tape. Sarofim Hall, the art department’s new building, is set to open in the fall; a second RMC is in the works; and the academic quad remains lined with orange safety netting.

OPINION 4/1/25 10:30pm

Rice should prioritize student works in public

By Thresher Editorial Board

If you have been going to class lately, you may have noticed the new “Repair Station” sculptural installation near Herzstein and Lovett Hall.

NEWS 4/1/25 10:28pm

Rice establishes international travel incident response team

By James Cancelarich

Rice announced the creation of the International Travel Incident Response Team in a campus-wide email April 1. The move comes amid federal pressures on international travel and an increased immigration law enforcement on university campuses.

NEWS 4/1/25 10:27pm

Vegan Fest returns after six year hiatus

By Viola Hsia

Vegan Fest was celebrated at Rice in the RMC Grand Hall March 25. The event, hosted by Rice Vegan Society, welcomed 25 vendors and organizers for around 610 attendees, according to events coordinator Hong Lin Tsai.

NEWS 4/1/25 10:24pm

VP of research Ramesh steps down

By Noa Berz

Ramamoorthy Ramesh will step down from his role as executive vice president for research at the end of this academic year, President Reggie DesRoches announced in an email to the Rice community March 18.

NEWS 4/1/25 10:20pm

Student activity funding sees a spike in applications, leaving some short of funding

By Richie Su

Rice’s Student Activities/President’s Programming Fund is experiencing a significant rise in demand this academic year, with applications increasing by over 60% compared to last year, according to SAPP administrators.

NEWS 4/1/25 10:19pm

Students hold Transgender Day of Visibility demonstration

By Hongtao Hu

A Transgender Day of Visibility demonstration was held outside the Rice Memorial Center March 31, coinciding with the International Transgender Day of Visibility.

NEWS 4/1/25 10:18pm

Zoghbi slated for commencement

By Hongtao Hu

Huda Zoghbi was announced to be the speaker for Rice’s 112th commencement March 26. Zoghbi is a professor of molecular and human genetics at Baylor College of Medicine.

NEWS 4/1/25 10:15pm

Walz and O’Rourke take the stage in Fort Bend County

By James Cancelarich

On a rainy Thursday in Rosenberg, Texas, under what resembled a large metal barn, Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota and former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke of El Paso discussed the future of the Democratic Party.

NEWS 4/1/25 10:13pm

Construction continues on campus

By Richie Su

Several construction projects continue on Rice campus, including a planting refresh in the academic quad, expansion around McNair Hall and the construction of Sarofim Hall for visual arts programs.

NEWS 3/27/25 1:43pm

Neurologist Huda Zoghbi announced as commencement speaker

By James Cancelarich

Huda Zoghbi was announced to be the speaker for Rice’s 122th commencement, March 26. Zoghbi is a professor of molecular and human genetics at Baylor College of Medicine.

SPORTS 3/27/25 1:26pm

Out with the old, in with the new

By Kathleen Ortiz and Riya Misra

Rice Athletics fired baseball head coach José Cruz Jr. on March 13, less than a month into the season. The baseball team was 2-14 and on a 10 game losing streak at the time of his firing. Just days later, Rice welcomed baseball veteran David Pierce to fill Cruz’s seat.

NEWS 3/27/25 1:26pm

Rice under investigation for ‘race-exclusionary’ practices

By James Cancelarich

The Department of Education is investigating Rice, alongside 44 other universities, for engaging in alleged “race-exclusionary” practices. The investigations come amid allegations that these universities’ partnership with The Ph.D. Project violates Title IX of the Civil Rights Act.

Special Projects

Katie Butler embraces nuance, community through violin

Review: ‘Black Bag’ is a masterful, original spy thriller

The Rice Players riff on ‘Scooby-Doo’ in “The Solve It Squad”

Beer Bike ‘bragging rights’: meet the RPC coordinators

Beer Bike ‘bragging rights’: meet the RPC coordinators

Alice Owens talks women’s rugby and engineering

Turning heads, changing minds in difficult times

Candid conversations on ‘constant construction’

Rice should prioritize student works in public

Rice establishes international travel incident response team

Vegan Fest returns after six year hiatus

VP of research Ramesh steps down

Student activity funding sees a spike in applications, leaving some short of funding

Students hold Transgender Day of Visibility demonstration

Zoghbi slated for commencement

Walz and O’Rourke take the stage in Fort Bend County

Construction continues on campus

Neurologist Huda Zoghbi announced as commencement speaker

Out with the old, in with the new

Rice under investigation for ‘race-exclusionary’ practices

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