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FEATURES 3/31/20 9:36pm

Extracurriculars, inside: How students are passing the time in social isolation

By Grace Wei

With little to no human contact, many people have struggled to adapt to self-isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some students have taken up hobbies — new or old — to relieve stress about the coronavirus or to occupy an abundance of free time that some students now find themselves with. Here are some of the creative ways Rice students are now spending their time.

FEATURES 3/3/20 11:03pm

Basmati Beats overcomes challenges to win first place at national competition

By Grace Wei

Basmati Beats’s journey to the top hasn’t been easy — along the way, they’ve struggled to find resources on campus similar to those available to groups at other universities. But on Feb. 22, the group worked past these challenges to win the first place prize at Gathe Raho, the University of Iowa’s national South Asian a cappella competition.

OPINION 2/25/20 9:44pm

Increasing transparency paves the way for change

By Grace Wei

Two weeks ago, for a Thresher news story, I read a resignation letter from a former custodian at Rice who was employed for just six months. What I read made me contemplate the working conditions of the Rice staff I see on a daily basis, but it would never end up getting published due to the Rice administration. 

NEWS 12/4/19 11:19pm

Waste contamination hinders recycling at Rice

By Grace Wei

The percent of waste recycled at Rice has remained stagnant around 25 percent in recent years, but the Administrative Center for Sustainability and Energy Management is aiming to reach 40 percent by 2020, according to the Facilities Engineering and Planning website.

A&E 12/3/19 9:01pm

Dhamaka delivers fun, fashion in sold-out show

By Grace Wei

An explosion of vivid beats and animated dancing emerged from the Dhamaka showcase that occurred Saturday, Nov. 23. This year’s sold-out Dhamaka showcase celebrated South Asian culture with an unforgettable night of dance and vocal performances by talented Rice students at the Rice Memorial Center. 

A&E 10/4/19 2:00am

New in town: October Restaurant Openings

By Grace Wei

Houston, the most demographically diverse city in America, is also home to one of the most diverse food scenes in the nation. In the next month alone, you can experience new and upcoming restaurants with cuisines from all around the globe. Be sure to try some of these warm meals as the weather outside cools in October.

NEWS 9/17/19 10:32pm

Handshake to replace Rice Job Board

By Grace Wei

Handshake, a national career database for students, is replacing the online Rice Job Board and changing the hiring process for campus-wide jobs and internships. However, the work-study jobs posted on the old Job Board have yet to be transferred onto Handshake. 

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