Lajward Zahra

FEATURES 2/28/24 7:27pm

Melinda Spaulding Chevalier chases new storms

By Lajward Zahra

Melinda Spaulding Chevalier, Rice’s vice president for public affairs since August 2023, is more familiar with being the reporter than the story. Before working in communications, public affairs and higher education, she spent decades in journalism and was recognized by organizations like the Associated Press and the Emmy Awards.

FEATURES 10/24/23 11:27pm

Celebrating 50 years of Night of Decadence

By Lajward Zahra

While the atmosphere prior to Night of Decadence is always animated, this year’s energy is different: It will be the 50th anniversary of Rice’s arguably best known public. While event-goers look into grabbing hot pink outfits for this year’s “Cum on Barbie, let’s get NODy” theme, the Thresher will go over the history of the event.