Review: “Balloonerism” is a graceful tribute to Mac Miller’s legacy By Charlie Cruz. Mac Miller’s “Balloonerism” is a delicate balancing act — a posthumous release that feels deeply personal yet walks the fine line between honoring an artist's legacy and commodifying it.

4 days ago · NEWS 1/14/25 10:57pm Student Association considers raising Blanket Tax By Sarah Knowlton. The first Student Association meeting of the semester, held Jan. 13, introduced several action items for the upcoming semester, including increasing meal swipe donations and planning for the new student center set to replace the Rice Memorial Center.

1 day ago · The Student Association Constitutional Revisions Committee announced four potential constitutional amendments at a Jan. 27 Senate meeting. The amendments include correcting typos, restructuring the blanket tax allocations process, clarifying election rules and potentially reshaping the power structure of the Senate. 

1 day ago · Rice University has received $1.9 billion in total federal awards, including $1.6 billion in federal grants, since 2002. The university saw a record-high grant award total in 2023, receiving $121.8 million in federal grant funding. Rice also received $167 million and $155 million in 2024 and 2023 respectively from federal grants and contracts, according to their financial statements.

1 day ago · Four months ago, the Student Association formed a special committee to review its constitution. Two days ago, members of the committee presented their findings, suggesting four major changes to functionally, they say, streamline the SA’s efficiency — granting them “ultimate authority” over Blanket Tax Organizations like student media and Rice Program Council, and eliminating BTO ...

1 day ago · If you have ever seen — and then promptly ignored — the QR codes posted around the Rice serveries that invite students to leave feedback, the purpose of the Food Ambassador program should be clear to you. While the QR code signs may fade to the back of one’s subconscious, a familiar face might have more success.

Dec 12, 2024 · The second, third and fourth referenda received 57.9%, 61.4% and again 61.4% approval, respectively.. They were passed by the SA senate on Oct. 28.Following a campaigning window, students began voting on Dec. 4.. Cole Holladay, a representative for Rice Students for Justice in Palestine, said the turnout and approval for the referenda was encouraging, despite their narrow failure.

Jan 14, 2025 · Rice accepted 13.2% of Early Decision applicants in its first round of admissions for the class of 2029, said Yvonne Romero, vice president for enrollment. With 2,970 total applicants, this year saw yet another record-high; a 3% increase from last year’s previous high of 2,886. An additional 100 students gained admission through the Questbridge National College Match program, an uptick from ...

Sep 3, 2024 · This marks the first full admissions cycle since the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 29, 2023 watershed decision to overturn affirmative action at colleges and universities. Rice administration emphasized its commitment to diversity after the ruling. “Even though the Supreme Court ruling is not allowing us to track race in the [admissions] process, our team is already trained to look at those ...

NEWS 1/14/25 10:57pm Student Association considers raising Blanket Tax By Sarah Knowlton. The first Student Association meeting of the semester, held Jan. 13, introduced several action items for the upcoming semester, including increasing meal swipe donations and planning for the new student center set to replace the Rice Memorial Center.