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Volume CI, Issue No. 12 student-Run since 1916 wednesday, November 20, 2013 H&D aims to eliminate paper waste by Anita Alem Thresher Staff

Housing and Dining is cur- rently working to create a sus- tainable takeout container system for use in the serveries, according to H&D Senior Busi- ness Director David McDonald. “One of the things we’ve been grappling with for years is a defined takeout program,” Mc- Donald said. “We don’t have a [policy] more defined than just a paper plate and a paper cup and some plastic utensils. We’ve been really struggling with this over the years to find a middle ground that works for everybody, and we haven’t figured it out yet. Hope- fully, we can create some dia- logue among the students, which is hard to do on this campus be- cause of the 11 distinct college governments [that come with the residential college system].”

Jeffrey Piccirillo/thresher I strongly believe Rice Dancing the night Martel College sophomore Itzak Hinojosa and Jones College sophomore Sophia Beltran share a dance at students wouldn’t away at Esperanza Esperanza, Rice’s annual homecoming dance. Students danced to music from DJ Politik. really use this re- source until they were presented with how and exactly why using these contain- Fondren plans changes for finals hours ers would benefit the by Jeremy Huang temporarily increase the [amount have increasingly expressed a need College junior, said. “The problem environment. Thresher Staff of space] for student use.” for more study space, and we have is that there are people who come Peter Yun According to Bynog, an often- added more study rooms, tables to take advantage of free access Hanszen ’17 In light of student concerns, voiced concern has been the large and chairs in response …, [but] stu- to [computer resources] for non- the Fondren Library staff plans to presence of visitors at the library, dents [continue] to raise concerns.” academic reasons. It’s never fun to improve the student experience who number about 600-800 a week. According to Bynog, new rooms be distracted by a random visitor during the finals weeks from Dec. “[There are] … visitors who will be open for students to use for loudly playing games or music on 2-17, implementing a number of spend many hours studying at Fon- studying during finals. the computer next to you.” changes to maximize student study dren for medical exams [and] take “[We will open] up the Kyle Mor- Okotie-Eboh said he is neverthe- McDonald said he has space and limit visitor access to the up many of the large tables near row Room as a study space during less mainly in favor of Fondren’s been communicating with the library, according to David Bynog, windows,” Bynog said. “[Rice] stu- evening and weekend hours and handling of visitors. EcoReps at each college and with Fondren’s assistant head of acqui- dents have to search for tables for [provide] extra tables and seating “But [it] is important to remem- the Student Association about sitions. their studying.” in various locations throughout the ber that there are many people out- the best way to serve the student “The [pilot] project aims at in- Bynog said a key concern is the library,” Bynog said. side of Rice who benefit from access body. He said H&D is considering creasing available spaces in two availability of space for student Former Fondren student em- to Fondren,” Okotie-Eboh said. letting students pay $5 in tetra ways,” Bynog said. “The first is by use, especially as the demand for ployee Omare Okotie-Eboh said he Bynog said the library also plans points by swiping their ID card reducing the number of hours that space heightens. felt the number of visitors in Fon- to provide stress-relieving activi- for a plastic container. Students the library is available to visitors, “Rice’s student population has dren was never a significant issue. ties, such as a number of study and could then return the container particularly during the evening increased dramatically since 2005 “Overall, I feel like it is OK … snack breaks in the weeks leading for a refund of their points, af- and nighttime hours that are popu- as part of the Vision for the Second that we are not the only students in to finals week. ter which H&D would wash the containers for reuse. These con- lar with students. The second is to Century,” Bynog said. “[Students] the area,” Okotie-Eboh, a Will Rice 0see Fondren, page 2 tainers would potentially have one large compartment and two December Library Hours for Rice ID Holders small ones and would function as snapware. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday McDonald said students of- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ten consider taking their own (Closed to Public) plastic containers into the serv- eries for takeout meals but that Opens Closes Open 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours at Noon at Midnight 8 a.m. - Midnight this is a health code violation in 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Houston because the container (Closed to Public) (Closed to Public) (Closed to Public) is not washed and regulated by the servery. McDonald also said Opens students who bring the food into at 8 a.m. 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours their college commons on a ce- 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 (Closed to Public) ramic plate and then transfer it to their own plastic container are Open Open Open 24 hours Closes 24 hours 24 hours at 6 p.m. 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. practicing bad servery behavior that could be considered looting. When open to public, public hours shortened from 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. - 3 p.m; after Dec. 18, public hours shortened to 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. 0see Plates, page 2 2 NEWS the Rice Thresher Wednesday, November 20, 2013

0 2013-14 academic year states, “Disposables PLATES are available for take out, but is not All You Computer science team from page 1 Care To Eat [sic].” McDonald said that although H&D recog- McDonald said health code violations nizes that plastic containers are not the per- also occur if students use the same plate fect fix, a more drastic change might disrupt places second in region they previously ate off of to get second help- the normal flow in the servery. ings. He also said eating at the station or in According to McDonald, the issue with by Jennifer Shen dropped out at the last minute and I took his line is discouraged for the same reasons. implementing a to-go policy arises within the Thresher Staff place,” Arenson said. “I met a bunch of amaz- “If you use a dirty plate, we will ask you residential college structure at Rice. He said it ing people — both from Rice and from the to drop it off and take a clean plate,” McDon- becomes difficult to control the use of plastic A group of computer science students put schools we competed against — and decided ald said. “But we can’t defend against all of containers when students do not have a few their skills to the test earlier this month to to go back. I almost didn’t get involved, but these [violations]. If we see people eating at centralized dining halls and one commons. compete in a programming competition. The I’m really glad I did.” the station, we’ll warn you that it’s not good “We’ve been toying around with [the idea team from Rice placed second out of the 57 Arenson, who serves as the student orga- hygiene and that you should think of your of plastic containers] for several years and teams that competed in the USA Southwest nizer, said he organized the three teams that fellow students.” seeing if this is something students would be Central regionals of the Association for Com- represented Rice this year by experience. He However, McDonald said he encourages interested in doing,” McDonald said. “[But] puting Machinery International Collegiate said the participants started preparing for the students to use reusable water bottles to we don’t really have any restrictions on if Programming Contest. competition soon after the semester started. minimize waste from paper cups. He said you take a China plate out of the servery. At Two other teams from Rice also competed “[Arenson] led weekly practices for the this would not violate the health code be- the end of the day, we realized, we have no in the competition and placed 11th and 42nd, participants, doing practice problems and cause bottles should not touch any of the defense against that. But we’re not against respectively. talking about common issues that come up nozzles on the water dispensaries. the takeout either. We’re just trying to find According to its website, ICPC is a team- within the contest,” Greiner said. Lovett College senior Brian Strasters said a better, more environmentally friendly way based programming competition first held Rice has participated in the competition he conducted a survey to gauge the stu- to administer [a] takeout program without at the ACM Computer Science Conference in before, according to Greiner. Many members dent body’s interest in implementing plas- paper products.” 1977. Participants are given eight to 12 prob- of the current computer science faculty had tic takeout containers. He said his findings Martel College freshman Ly Nguyen said lems to solve in five hours. Each problem lays competed and represented Rice in the world concluded that most students would use she prefers using plastic containers to the out a real-life scenario, for which participants finals, including Greiner and professors of these containers in order to take food back paper products. must identify the underlying topic and de- computer science David Johnson and Joe into their dorm rooms or studying areas for “I think replacing the plastic bowls and velop algorithmic solutions in Java, C or C++. Warren. academic reasons and that the majority of paper [plates] with these to-go contain- The participants for the world finals last year “[Rice’s participation in the competition] students would be interested in to-go boxes, ers would reduce waste tremendously and were chosen from over 2,000 universities and goes back decades, although more recently but would prefer that the paper plates re- would be extremely convenient for students 91 countries. the participation got restarted in 2003,” Grein- mained in the servery. who wish to take their food outside of the The Southwest Central regionals included er said. “The best [we’ve placed] is second in According to McDonald, if H&D imple- commons,” Nguyen said. “I would definitely schools from Texas, Oklahoma and Louisi- the world … [by] Johnson in 1981.” mented plastic containers, the servery use them.” ana, and the competition was held Nov. 2 at Greiner said he has served as the coach would discontinue the use of paper plates Hanszen College freshman Peter Yun said Baylor University, Louisiana State University since Rice began competing again in 2003, altogether to minimize cost and waste. He he was skeptical of the initiative. and LeTourneau University simultaneously. when a student came to him after Rice stopped said H&D spends approximately $100,000 “I strongly believe Rice students wouldn’t The winning team, from the University of competing for four years. each year on to-go paper products and that really use this resource until they were pre- Texas, Brownsville, will represent the region “A student came to me and said, ‘Hey, I purchasing a reusable container for every sented with how and exactly why using in the world finals in Ekaterinburg, Russia in want to do this,’” Greiner said. “And I said, student would cost about $15,000 and save these containers would benefit the environ- June 2014. ‘OK, let’s look for some volunteers.’ We ended money that the department could use to im- ment,” Yun said. “Also, it would have to be The second-place team consisted of Sid up having two teams that year.” proving the food in the serveries. easily accessible to students because most Richardson College senior Jeff Arenson, Arenson said the three members on his “We’re spending $35 per person on paper, students wouldn’t go out of their way to get Hanszen College sophomore Derek Peirce and team were the only returning participants this which doesn’t even count all the Chinaware the container.” computer science graduate student Marcus year, but he said he has high hopes for Rice’s and tumblers,” McDonald said. “The idea is McDonald said he wants H&D to work Shen, all returning participants in the compe- future performance in the competition. we want to spend money on the food, not with students to find a system that is ame- tition. The team completed seven of the eight “We had tons of interest from new fresh- the plates — that’s kind of our motto right nable to everyone. given questions, according John Greiner, a men and sophomores, and they all did really now. I want all of us to help each other; I “[H&D] is here to work with people, but lecturer in computer science who coached well,” Arenson said. “I think the contest has can help students with the rates if they help we can’t break code,” McDonald said. “But Rice’s teams. gotten far more publicity and new blood this us out, too. We’re trying to figure out a more at the end of the day, I’m here to talk with “I originally got involved during sopho- year .... Next year and the year after have a lot economical takeout program, and if I could you. If anybody ever wants to come see me, more year, when one of the competitors of potential.” get [H&D’s] stuff back, that would be great.” they can come talk to me anytime. We’re here However, Section 2(c) of the Rice Uni- to solve this [issue] together. Again, we want versity Campus Housing Agreement for the to spend our budget on food, not the paper.”

of all shapes, sizes and breeds — mostly 0FONDREN dogs, but we might have a kitty or two.” from page 1 According to Keck, many students indi- cated they wanted the pet therapy program “On Dec. 4 and 11, granola bars and other to continue, and the few who did not mainly snacks will be provided in the fourth-floor had concerns about the sanitary aspect of Sarah Lane Lounge at 8:30 p.m.,” Bynog having animals in the building. Keck said said. “And on Dec. 9, coffee and popcorn that to address these grievances, pets would will be available at the circulation desk from be confined to a specific area and earplugs 10 p.m. to midnight.” would be provided to those who might be According to Kerry Keck, the assistant disturbed by the animals’ presence. university librarian for research services, Baker College sophomore Mini Bhat- volunteer animals will visit the library from tacharya said she enjoyed interacting with Dec. 12-14 as pet therapy for worn-out stu- pets during the stress of studying for finals. dents — an event brought back by popular “I love that Fondren organizes the pet demand. therapy event for us because it’s such a “[In past semesters,] students have been good way to take a break and relieve stress,” very happy with the pet therapy program,” Bhattacharya said. “It’s refreshing to inter- Keck said. “They enjoy having a bit of dis- act with living beings that aren’t panicking traction and the stress relief of petting a dog about finals, and I leave feeling so much for a few minutes. There have been animals happier.” Old School

Cosmeteik 1 Wednesday, November 20, 2013 the Rice Thresher NEWS 3

Three colleges look to MEETING MINUTES fill masters vacancies The following were noted at the meeting of the Student Association on Nov. 18. by Jieya Wen and Sean Dillard faculty members recommended by other ■■ SA Secretary Nathan Andrus announced that applications for the SA Director of Thresher Staff and For the Thresher Hanszenites to reach out and gauge interest. Technology position are open until 11:59 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25. The person select- Applications were given to those that ex- ed will start in January 2014 when the current Director of Technology goes abroad. Currently, three colleges — Sid Richardson, pressed direct interest in becoming Hanszen The position will include a new focus on increasing the SA’s involvement in social Hanszen and Lovett Colleges — are searching masters.” media and expanding its online presence. Applications are available at sa.rice.edu. for a new set of masters, according to Dean of Each college has its own masters search Undergraduates John Hutchinson. committee, according to Gutierrez. A commit- ■■ Hanszen College Senator Gabrien Clark presented his findings on the Center for “Each master, either a couple or individual, tee chair was selected at the beginning of Sep- is appointed for a five-year term. There is a tember 2013. Two weeks after the chairs were Career Development’s policies regarding employer recruiting and student respon- constant rotation of masters; we don’t search selected, the colleges formed their masters sibility. Clark said Rice’s soft deadline of two weeks to protect graduating seniors for them all simultaneously because it is easier search committees. from high-pressure job offers is not being fully enforced, and students who are for us to spread it out over a five-year period,” Each college’s process for searching for unaware of their responsibilities have been skipping scheduled interviews and re- Hutchinson said. “Every year, we will be look- masters is based on the timeline set by Dean neging on offers. Clark said CCD employer relations representatives will speak at ing for at least two colleges’ masters.” Hutchinson, according to Peterson. an upcoming SA meeting to clarify CCD policies and gather feedback. Clark and SA Hutchinson said the college masters must “We laid out a few deadlines that we want President Yoonjin Min will work with college presidents to gauge the effectiveness bring a certain kind of academic presence to things to be done by,” Peterson said. “We set of current CCD educational resources. Send questions or comments to gjc3@rice. the residential life of the college while ex- aside the search interview, gave time [for ca- edu. pressing an interest in education beyond the sual visits] and isolated a few days to catch up classroom. with the committee. The bulk of the work is be- ■■ Wellbeing Working Group Chair Ian Bott and Wiess College Senator Shannon Cheng “One of the masters at each of the colleg- ing done in the six [or] seven weeks preceding presented mid-semester updates on behalf of the Wellbeing Working Group. The es has to be a tenured member of the faculty, Thanksgiving break. It is our job to provide as which means they are scholars and teach- much feedback as we can on how each candi- group is considering several initiatives to increase support for students regard- ers,” Hutchinson said. “The masters serve date fits our college, but it is ultimately the de- ing mental health and sexual assault, including creating student advocate posi- as teachers in students’ cultural and social cision of the Dean.” tions, conducting an external audit, and better defining disabilities and promoting programming.” Sid Richardson arranges their process awareness of Disability Support Services to students. The group is also considering Nick Peterson, chair of Hanszen College’s around two sets of interviews, Daniel Plants, a educating college resident associates and masters and more actively utilizing Rice masters search committee, said masters should freshman on Sid Richardson’s masters search Health Advisors. serve as a resource for a variety of students. committee, explained. “We ask for the power to adapt, be flex- “The first round is mostly informal with ■■ SA Parliamentarian Brian Baran introduced Senate Bill No. 5 as a procedural mea- ible and be open to any number of relation- [the] intent of getting to know the couples,” sure to formally approve clubs recommended for approval by the Committee for ships,” Peterson, a Hanszen junior, said. Plants said. “The second is much more based Club Approvals. The Student Senate passed the bill. “At the same time, [masters] need to have on the logistical issues of different scenarios confidence [and] the ability to step in when the master might be put into. We also invite the ■■ Members of the Spirit and Branding Best Practices Project announced that a survey necessary [while letting] the students dem- candidates to many Sid-related events, such as will be sent to students to help the committee identify shortcomings in spirit by onstrate self-governance.” powderpuff and study breaks. This is to help measuring the level of spirit across campus. The survey is available at sa.rice.edu. At the beginning of the semester, Hutchin- the candidates and other Sidizens interact.” son and President David Leebron sent out an Hutchinson said that the residential college ■■ Andrus and Baran reintroduced SA Bylaw Amendment No. 1 to amend blanket tax email to all faculty members, according to experience serves as the heart and core to the Hanszen President Caroline Gutierrez. Rice undergraduate experience. oversight procedures. The Senate passed amendments to change deadlines of “There was a faculty reception held at the “The quality of the residential college expe- “one week” to “five business days” and to set a deadline for the SA treasurer’s Brown College Master’s House for interested rience is deeply dependent on the effectiveness response to an appeal of a procedural error. The Senate passed the legislation. faculty members to attend and learn more of the masters,” Hutchinson said. “It also de- about the mastership,” Gutierrez, a Hanszen pends upon the enthusiasm and dedication of The SA will next meet Monday, Dec. 2 in Farnsworth Pavilion at 9 p.m. senior, said. “After the reception, we followed the masters to share their wisdom and knowl- up with each of the candidates, as well as some edge with the students.” Man on the Street

“I really encourage the committee to search for candidates who are willing to go above and beyond to preserve [Rice’s] genuine culture of care. I feel the ideal college masters should not just be approachable and recep- tive, but willing to reach out to students and check up on them if they sense something is wrong.” - Sid Richardson College sophomore Alishan Gezgin

“I’m looking for people who are easily approachable, friendly, and who are familiar with Sid’s culture. They should know Sid’s culture be- cause that will at least assure they know what they are getting into con- cerning the parties.” - Sid Richardson College sophomore Andrew Huie

“I believe a large part of a master’s role is being visible around the college. That way, they are able to interact closely with students and act as mentors for residential college members. We have many great master candidates for Lovett, so I’m excited to find out who our mas- ters will be for next year.” - Lovett College senior Megan Chang

“We want masters who will understand that we can make our own decisions and won’t intrude on our student government’s decision mak- ing processes unless absolutely critical for the wellbeing of the college.” - Lovett College senior Maria-Paula Munoz

“We want someone with new and innovative ideas to lead the col- lege forward, whether it be introducing new traditions, new ideas for Chelsea Grille Hanszen government, or even just fun new study breaks.” - Hanszen College junior Kaitlyn Johnson

“I think it’s really fantastic to be able to engage in thoughtful discus- sions in a casual setting — dinner, study breaks, etc. — with an older faculty member with a bit more life experiences. It’s what I came to Rice for - to constantly be provoked to think.” - Hanszen College Denise Lee

The following items were reported to the Rice University Police Department for the period Nov. 11-15. Residential Colleges Martel College Nov. 11 Sexual assault Baker College Nov. 15 Criminal trespass Martel College Nov. 15 Theft of bicycle

Other Buildings RMC Nov. 11 Theft of bicycle Jones School Nov. 11 Criminal trespass warning Jones School Nov. 12 Theft Gibbs Recreation Center Nov. 13 Criminal trespass Mechanical Lab Nov. 15 Theft

Other Locations West Lot Nov. 13 Failure to stop and give information 4 NEWS the Rice Thresher Wednesday, November 20, 2013 BISF hosts debate over government shutdown The Baker Institute Student Forum held its fall 2013 debate between the Rice Conserva- tive Forum and the Rice Young Democrats on Nov. 13. Debaters verbally sparred over who was to blame for the 16-day United States government shutdown that occurred in October. CONTENT BY ZARA KHAN um r o F

James Dargan, Wiess College Junior Steven Moen, Lovett College Senior Zach Birenbaum, Hanszen College Freshman “On the day of the shutdown, the “Republicans agree that the Affordable “A government shutdown occurred House passed a bill that requested a Care Act is the law of the land. It was up- in the Reagan administration, and vative joint committee to resolve the crisis, held in the Supreme Court, and the presi- this was under a Republican presi- r and the Democrats refused. Demo- dent won an election campaigning mainly dent and a Democratic majority. If crats voted against that bill because off of the law. That being said, we’re trying the positions in the government were they were not open to compromise on to improve the law. Whether you think it’s reversed this year, a shutdown would

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Illustrations by Lydia Smith Wednesday, November 20, 2013 the Rice Thresher OP-ED 5

Rice should be more environmentally conscious Editorial Staff Today, recycling at Rice University is either hit plate can be recycled (it can), students will just or miss. Even with Houston’s single-stream recy- throw it away and move on. This confusion con- Rachel Marcus cling system, a college-oriented Eco-Rep Program tributes to our overall recycling rate — a paltry 25 Editor in Chief Tupperware a and a designated campus sustainability director, percent, according to Johnson. Molly Chiu we are still missing an important mark in campus Furthermore, Housing and Dining staff re- Managing Editor good idea but not sustainability — outdoor recycling. With merely mark that the biggest issue with existing recy- two outdoor recycling bins on the entire campus, cling bins is contamination. It only takes one item news students more often than not will simply throw to contaminate an entire recycle bin; custodial Andrew Ta Editor a replacement away their recyclable waste as they move be- staff will not recycle material that has been mixed Christen Sparago Editor tween classes. Environmentally minded students with trash. With this in mind, it is crucial that Miles Kruppa News Designer for paper begrudge this fact, going as far as saying Rice is students not only have access to outdoor recycle not as eco-friendly as its peer institutions. This is bins, but also that they know how to use them as opinions Mitch Mackowiak Editor Despite the divisive nature of the paper a fair sentiment, considering that our neighbors well. Rice can become more green by encourag- products debate, we commend Housing and at the University of Houston have 250 outdoor re- ing students to be environmentally conscious. arts & entertainment Dining on its efforts to adapt to students’ cycling bins. This lack of infrastructure is not only Recycling education and other aspects of sustain- Yasna Haghdoost Editor mealtime habits using a sustainable takeout a lost opportunity to recycle, but also a lost op- able living should be discussed during Orienta- Sophie Newman Editor container system (see story, p. 1). While Rice portunity to instill a sustainable campus culture tion Week, a period in which students develop students love their paper plates, the addition in the student body. habits that carry them throughout their academic sports of tupperware could help reduce the amount But I am happy to say we are taking strides careers. Moreover, the administration should set Daniel Elledge Editor and cost of paper products used over the year, toward greener pastures. Under the insistence formal and visible goals for campus sustainabil- Sarah Nyquist Sports Designer thus redirecting more funds to food quality. of University Representative Y. Ping Sun, Rice ity. Curiously, President David Leebron’s 10-point copy H&D’s new initiative would allow students has allocated a $50,000 grant to install approxi- Vision for the Second Century does not mention Brian Baran Editor to use $5 in tetra points for tupperware and mately 30 outdoor recycling bins on campus. In any goals for sustainability. In a world of growing Christine Jeong Editor would refund those points once the tupper- his campus sustainability course, Director of the environmental issues, it is short-sighted to rank Megan Seidel Assistant Editor ware is returned. We encourage people to use Administrative Center for Energy and Sustain- environmental consciousness on the low end of this potential program, but would also like to ability Richard Johnson has assigned a team with Rice’s to-do list. art recognize that acquiring and returning the the task of mapping out where these bins will go. In short, Rice can increase its environmental Claire Elestwani Creative Director containers may be inconvenient for students This project is a tremendous step for campus sus- edge by instilling a sense of environmental con- Dante Zakhidov Photo Editor in a hurry. tainability. It means that someday soon, students sciousness across campus. How we prioritize Lydia Smith Illustrator We would like to suggest a middle ground will be able to recycle their empty water bottles environmental measures is a reflection of our backpage in the debate: provide tupperware for stu- as they trek from West Lot to their rooms. Tossing environmental health as a university. When sus- Alex Weinheimer Editor dents who want to take food to-go or need to recyclables in the trash can be a thing of the past tainable culture meets sustainable infrastructure, Reed Thornburg Editor eat after meal times, but keep a reduced num- provided that the recycle bins are used properly. Rice can truly call itself green. ber of paper plates for those in a rush or who Although paper, cardboard, aluminum, glass web cannot bring back the tupperware in time to and all plastics (with the exception of No. 6) can Nathan Shih Web Editor be washed. This will allow those environmen- be disposed of in the same recycling bin, many tally conscious students to reduce paper plate existing bins are confusingly labeled as “Paper,” Tierra Moore is business usage, and encourage other students to begin “Aluminum” or “Plastic.” Students are also un- a Baker College William Byers Manager using tupperware as well. Students who are certain of what is recyclable and what is not. junior. advertising concerned about the responsibilities of using Rather than ruminate over whether their paper Cynthia Bau Ads Manager the tupperware can still use paper plates, but hopefully less frequently. Once a culture and efficient system is de- veloped for the distribution and return of tupperware, paper plates may eventually fade out of use. No new system functions perfectly, and students would be more frustrated with the system if paper plates are taken away al- together and they must waste time waiting for tupperware. Rice students are predisposed to hold new things in suspicion, so H&D should try to find middle ground to ease the transition. Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of the Thresher editorial staff. All other opinion pieces represent solely the opinion of the piece’s author. Errata The story in the Nov. 13 issue entitled “Mar- tel College forms committee to consider crest change” should have said that Martel was considering forming a committee to measure student interest in changing the college crest. CARTOON BY LYDIA SMITH, CONCEPT BY REED THORNBURG REED BY CONCEPT SMITH, LYDIA BY CARTOON Martel Parliament has since decided to form this committee. “Please wait your turn, O-week crawl coming through.” The Rice Thresher, the official student newspaper at Rice University since 1916, is Rice needs more support for victims of sexual violence published each Wednesday “I have no idea what you are supposed to do. works within their community, and there are also This misconception, along with many others, during the school year, except The first thing I would do if I were in that situation groups like Title IX Network and Know Your IX has helped to contribute to Rice’s lack of support during examination periods would be to Google it.” that encourage a broader support network. A sex- for victims. This absence of understanding senti- and holidays, by the students of That was one female undergraduate’s re- ual violence advocate could sponsor these anony- ment was exemplified in a Nov. 1 anonymous post Rice University. sponse when asked about reporting sexual vio- mous support groups at Rice, helping to preserve to the Facebook page “Rice Confess.” lence at Rice. Recent efforts by students and staff participants’ privacy and emotional well-being. The post, which already has over 40 likes, Letters to the Editor must be to address issues of sexual violence at Rice have Updating Rice’s sexual assault policy could states, “If a girl and a guy are both equally drunk received by 5 p.m. the Friday increased awareness somewhat, but the campus also increase support for victims. Rice University at a party, and they both consent to each other prior to publication and must still needs to do more to remedy the remaining dis- Women’s Resource Center Co-Director Nora Bur- drunkenly, and the next day the girl feels like she be signed, including college connect between what resources are available and dis said Rice’s sexual assault policy is “vague” and made a mistake, she can rat a guy out and ruin his and year if the writer is a Rice student. Letters should not what many students actually know. Most impor- “out-of-date” because it refers to clubs and orga- life, when he was equally as drunk as her.” exceed 250 words in length. tantly, victims at Rice need more support. nizations that no longer exist on campus. Burdis, The prevalence of comments like this contrib- The Thresher reserves the rights Rice is not exempt from sexual violence. In a McMurtry College senior, said other universities’ utes to the stigma of reporting assault at Rice and to edit letters for content and Rice’s most recent National College Health As- policies detail the rights of the accuser and ac- demonstrates an unwillingness to believe in the length and to place letters on sessment in 2011, 9.3 percent of female under- cused as well as the process of reporting cases, validity of sexual assault claims. its website. graduates reported experiencing sexual touching which increases clarity and transparency. The advocate position would be a concrete without consent in the past 12 months, while 3.1 “I have heard that a number of survivors don’t step toward addressing this problem, but students Editorial and business offices percent of female undergraduates reported being feel very supported,” Burdis said. “Students think still need to be aware of what they can do now. We are located on the second floor the victim of nonconsensual sexual penetration these sexual assaults are just drunk girls having strongly encourage students to utilize current re- of the Ley Student Center: attempts. This is near the national average. sex and then regretting it. There is not a lot of re- sources such as the administration, their masters, Universities across the country are also having spect for talking about sexual assault.” their resident associates, the Rice University Po- 6100 Main St., MS-524 conversations about the most effective ways of ad- Burdis also said that many students believe lice Department and the Student Wellbeing Office Houston, TX 77005-1892 dressing sexual violence on campus. On Oct. 10, sexual assaults are committed by strangers, but while reporting sexual assault. The Wellbeing Of- Phone (713) 348-4801 2013, Emerson College joined many universities that peers — including popular and well-regarded fice website includes an overview of the reporting Fax (713) 348-5238 in establishing a sexual assault advocate. Rice students — can also commit assault. process and emotional effects of sexual violence, Email: [email protected] should join this trend. “Students here seem to believe that rapists are and the office hosts several workshops per semes- Website: www.ricethresher.org This highly accessible advocate would support creepers wearing trench coats in dark alleys and ter on this topic. This information can be found at victims of sexual assault. Such a person would that they would be able to spot a rapist on sight,” www.wellbeing.rice.edu/sexualassault. help victims know their resources and options Burdis said. “That’s not the reality.” Unsigned editorials represent throughout the reporting process. This position the majority opinion of the could be an internal or external hire, but it should Thresher editorial staff. All be filled by a professional, rather than a student, (from left to right) other opinion pieces represent in order to ensure a high level of expertise, confi- Ian Bott is a Wiess College senior solely the opinion of the piece’s author. dentiality and objectivity. Isabel Scher is a Wiess College sophomore The Thresher is a member of Dispelling myths about sexual assault at Rice Caitlin Devereaux is a Sid Rich College senior the ACP, TIPA and CNBAM © should be a long-term goal of the advocate, and Copyright 2013 any Fun facts? supporting victims of assault should be an imme- Arielle Carrara is a Baker College senior diate priority. Some universities have survivor net- Melanie Zook is a Wiess College sophomore arts ENTERTAINMENT 6

Reflektor A- Benjamin Huber-Rodriguez Thresher Staff

Arcade Fire recently appeared on The Colbert Report to support its new album, where Colbert asked “What do you like more: getting people to listen to your message about isolation in the modern world, or getting them on the dance floor to shake that ass?” Despite its comedic inten- tions, Colbert’s question con- cisely sums up Reflektor, the fourth LP from the Grammy Award-winning, Montreal-based QIXUAN HUANG/thresher 10-piece. While previous incar- nations of Arcade Fire have been Student dancers perform in Rice Dance Theatre’s fall show In Transit, which featured work by noted for their seriousness and Rice Dance Theatre presents guest choreographer and artistic director of Rednerrus Feil Dance Company Amy Llanes, assistant sobriety, often performing in In Transit director for dance Heather Nabors and the Rice Dance Theatre student choreographers. Amish-style clothing and retain- ing solemn poker faces during interviews, this time around, the group seems to feature a relaxed, humorous approach to public appearances, a PR change also [title of show] provides laughs and catchy music “reflekted” in Arcade Fire’s new style of music. Arcade Fire’s first album, humor unreservedly in a way befit- Ian Bott 2004’s Funeral, was hailed by ting two good friends. They devel- for the Thresher critics as a modern master- op a fine harmony both with their piece, noted for its grandiose, [title of show] voices and their characters. Hunter orchestral arrangements and is a musical is a writer who is full of ideas and deeply personal lyrics depict- about friends is charmingly ambitious and opti- ing the trials and tribulations of who decide to mistic, propelling the show toward dealing with death and sadness A- create a musical Broadway. Gross adeptly portrays as a young person. 2010’s The about creating the composer Jeff as a sassy, gram- Suburbs was a concept album a musical. Con- mar-correcting character, while also loosely based on The Woodlands fused? Allow Hanszen showing a keen sensitivity and un- (chief songwriter Win Butler’s and McMurtry College Theatre derstanding. childhood home) and earned the to clarify with their collabora- Hunter and Jeff enlist the help group a surprise Grammy for al- tive production of [title of show], of actresses Susan (Brown College bum of the year. Now, nearly four Jeff Bowen’s 90-minute musical senior Elizabeth Pogue) and Heidi years later, Arcade Fire has again based on Hunter Bell’s book of (McMurtry sophomore Emily Sta- shifted its focus, but for the first the same name. Producer Rachel tham) to perform their musical. time, it has significantly altered Landsman, a McMurtry sopho- Heidi is a budding actress forced its style as well. Soaring guitars, more, and associate producer to choose between securing mi- dizzying strings and crashing Grant Raun, a McMurtry junior, nor ensemble roles on Broadway cymbals have given way to pul- have helped in fashioning a co- and chasing a risky dream with sating synthesizers and dance- medic and entertaining produc- the group, while Susan is sharp- floor drum beats inspired by the tion that excels in poking fun at tongued and frenetic. Most of the creole music of singer Regine the artistic process while also time, Pogue is able to pull off a Chassagne’s native country, touching on serious and relat- challenging role convincingly, Haiti. The influence of producer able themes. while it is easy to empathize with James Murphy, of former dance- Hunter (Hanszen College soph- the struggle and career dilemmas punk giant LCD Soundsystem omore Joshua Kee) and Jeff (Mc- of Statham’s character. The myste- fame, can be heard in the mul- Murtry sophomore Cory Gross) rious Larry (Hanszen sophomore Geneva Vest/thresher tiple six-minute-plus, trance-in- have the idea to create a musical Edward Cordell) enters and exits ducing dance tracks like “Reflek- to enter into a festival. Kee and to accompany on keyboard and is Left to right: McMurtry sophomores Cory Gross and Emily Statham sing in Gross show excellent onstage tor” and “We Exist.” Hanszen and McMurtry College Theatre’s musical [title of show]. chemistry, playing off each other’s 0see MUSICAL, page 8 0see ALBUM, page 8

THE CRAWL d’ART STREET ART ukulele Zoo lights FESTIVAL orchestra Expect to be dazzled by the dis- WEEKLY Want an opportunity to cultur- play of more than 1 million lights alize your crawl experience? What happens when 200 artists The Ukulele Orchestra of Great at Zoo Lights, which will be open SCENE Join Houston’s 21st annual ART- converge to decorate the streets of Britain, also known as the Ukes, Nov. 22 – Jan. 4, 6 - 10 p.m. The CRAWL, which will take place Sat. Houston? How about a one-block- will be performing Nov. 20 at 8 event will feature a number of at- The editors’ picks Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. in long artistic masterpiece? Check p.m. What kind of music does tractions, including sculptures, for this week’s the University of Houston, Down- out the Houston Via Colori Street a ukulele orchestra play, ex- music, holiday cookie decorating town area. It is an event by artists, Painting Festival Nov. 23 from 10 best events. Time actly? Its repertoire includes and special performances. Don’t for artists, but exhibition spaces a.m. to 6 p.m. and Nov. 24 from 10 everything from the Talking to explore the miss the Rice Philharmonics, who are open to the general public. a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Heads to Beethoven. See web- will be performing opening night. wonderful world of Best of all, you can crawl for free. site for ticketing information. See website for ticket prices. Houston. Downtown Houston – Her- Atelier Jacquinet mann Square Wortham Theater Center Houston Zoo 913 McKee St. 901 Bagby St. 501 Texas Ave. 6200 Hermann Park Dr. artcrawlhouston.com centerhearingandspeech.org spahouston.org houstonzoo.org Wednesday, November 20, 2013 the Rice Thresher A&E 7 Wiess Tabletop’s show features witty commentary

Yasna Haghdoost The antagonizing office manager John Wil- A&E Editor liamson (Baker College senior Daniel Echeverri), the weak-minded client James Lingk (Wiess se- The folks over at Wiess nior Ife Owoyemi) and the no-nonsense detec- College Tabletop are not tive Baylen (McMurtry College sophomore Corey kidding when they cau- Palermo) round off this excellent ensemble. Each tion would-be attendees actor effectively captures a different facet of this of Glengarry Glen Ross on crazy world. A the Facebook event page Changing the gender of the character Dave that the play “contains Moss from a man into a woman (and renam- strong language.” ing him as simply “Moss”) adds an interesting With a dazzling array of f- dimension to the play’s exploration of what it bombs, s-bombs, sexual slurs used in colorful means to be “manly” and aggressive in this kill- combinations, the crude language is a good or-be-killed world. Smith, as the only freshman choice that propels the play in getting across and only female cast member, succeeded in de- its overarching sense of anger, desperation and livering a satisfying performance as Moss. sheer madness. Doyle’s performance as Roma is particularly David Mamet’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play deserving of praise. His presence on stage, com- centers around a real estate office fraught plete with his soaring speeches and angry ti- with deception that ranges from false flat- rades, is as bold and fearless as the character he tery to downright criminal acts of bribery portrays. and theft. The goal of the story’s four main The sets, lighting and costumes success- salesmen — selling worthless real estate — fully complement the ideas that the play is is simple enough, but the stakes are high: trying to get across. Set designer Weston No- the man with the most sales wins a Cadil- velli, a Wiess junior, creates an excellent lac, the second-place salesman wins a set contrast in the first two acts by starting the of steak knives and the last two unlucky play in a minimally decorated Chinese res- guys are fired. taurant and ending it in a perfectly chaotic The criminal behavior of almost everyone office space. in the play within the context of the cruel and Light designer and Matt Keene, a Wi- arbitrary competition serves as a microcosm of ess junior, achieves similar contrast with the the cutthroat world of capitalism gone wrong. dimly lit restaurant scenes and the glaring The directors, Wiess senior Brian Biekman and lights that shine over the madness reigning in Wiess junior Vanessa Jones, elegantly capture the office. Mamet’s social commentary in this sharp and Costume designer Daniel Burns, a McMurtry aggressive production. senior, outfits the characters in clothes that re- The four competing salesmen are the flect their personalities: from Roma’s snappy red woebegone Shelley Levene (Wiess junior suspenders and matching tie to Lingk’s ill-fitting Max Payton), the manipulative Moss (Wi- jacket that seems to hang limp from his lifeless ess freshman Morgen Smith), the insecure frame, the small flairs to what would otherwise George Aaronow (Wiess sophomore Con- be bland business-casual attire complements nor Winn) and the smooth-talking Richard the production. “Ricky” Roma (producer and Wiess sophomore Dark, vulgar and fast-paced, Wiess Table- QIXUAN HUANG/thresher Sean Doyle). When these characters, each with top’s Glengarry Glen Ross is a production that varying personalities but all driven by the same takes a clever look at the American work life Producer and Wiess sophomore Sean Doyle (left) and Wiess senior Ife Owoyemi (right) perform devious motive, interact on stage, the results while consistently maintaining a witty tone that in Wiess Tabletop’s production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Glengarry Glen Ross. are entertaining. promises to entertain its audience. 8 A&E the Rice Thresher Wednesday, November 20, 2013

0 ing that reflects individual character per- musical sonalities, including Jeff’s delightful green from page 6 socks. The production’s attention to detail This Week in Entertainment by Louis Lesser also shows in the lighting choices. Jones Col- a man of few words, spending more time lege freshman Steven Pappas sets the mood reading the newspaper than engaging in dia- well with a range of both warm and cool light- logue. Cordell plays proficiently and delivers ing, most noticeably with an eerie red glow as his rare lines to good comedic effect. the play’s intensity peaks. With a small cast Vocally, Gross and Statham are worthy of and stage, the setting is intimate, and the ac- special mention. Gross shows off a powerful tors even break the fourth wall on occasion. voice when the script calls for it, particularly A potent sound system assembled by McMur- in “Part Of It All.” Statham’s voice is tuneful try junior Sean Harger and operated by Baker and melodious, showcased very expressively College freshman Bryce Willey only helps to in “A Way Back To Then.” “Die, Vampire, strengthen this audience connection. Die!” and “Nine People’s Favorite Thing” are With plenty of expletives, the show is not among the show’s most enjoyable songs. the most family-friendly, and the actors poke Director Audrey Chao, a Hanszen se- fun that the show does not follow the typical courtesy LIONSGATE courtesy walt disney studios motion pictures nior, spares no expense to detail. The song Broadway formula. Some of the satirical refer- “Monkeys and Playbills” is made particu- ences are difficult to grasp. As the novelty of larly amusing by the impressive coordina- the show’s self-awareness fades, the cast does tion of art-covered playbills. The set itself is an excellent job performing with a liveliness The Hunger Games: Delivery Man minimalistic, composed in large part by four and synergy that provides a high entertain- Catching Fire chairs and Larry’s keyboard. Voice record- ment value throughout. Though the produc- In Theaters In Theaters ings and the efforts of the cast ensure smooth tion is laced with comedy and good laughs, scene transitions. With no costume changes, there are also serious undertones, and it is The highly anticipated sequel to the Vince Vaughn (The Internship) costume designer Daniel Burns, a McMurtry easy to identify with many of the obstacles the 2012 blockbuster The Hunger Games re- and Cobie Smulders (How I Met Your senior, has the actors wearing everyday cloth- characters face. turns to Panem and the adventures of Kat- Mother) star in this American remake niss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence, Silver of the 2011 French comedy Starbuck. Linings Playbook). Following the events The plot follows a man who has un- of the first film, Katniss and fellow tribute knowingly fathered over 500 children an awful sound” then he offers the resolution: Peeta (Josh Hutcherson, Bridge to Tera- as a sperm donor. When a large group 0 “It seems so important now / But you will get Album bithia) embark on a “Victory Tour,” cel- of his offspring sues the sperm bank, over / When you get older.” While Arcade Fire from page 6 ebrating their success in the 74th Hunger demanding to learn the donor’s true once sought refuge from the heavy questions Games competition. However, amid the identity, he has to make the decision Arcade Fire has said the album name and it was unable to answer, it now offers reflec- Quarter Quell to select the next tributes to whether or not to reveal himself and title track were intended to inspire people tions on youth from the point of view of adults enter the games, a rebellion against the become involved in their lives. PG-13. to reflect on their own lives and place in an 10 years into their career. government begins that threatens the fu- 104 minutes. ever-changing society as well as to acknowl- Former fans of Arcade Fire may initially ture of Panem. PG-13. 146 minutes. edge the difference between their own true have trouble receiving Reflektor. While on Fu- selves and the reflections they present on the neral, Arcade Fire made an anthemic plea for surface. Themes of social anxiety and detach- the public to “Wake Up,” the group now asks ment abound, and never more aggressively (on “Afterlife”) “I’ve gotta know / Can we work than in standout rock track “Normal Person,” it out? / Scream and shout till we work it out?” on which Butler rattles off “You know, I can’t While its scope has widened relative to the in- tell if I’m a normal person / It’s true, I think I’m dividual, its earnestness and sense of impor- cool enough, but am I cruel enough?” The pair tance has failed to wane. Though some tracks of pained, spacey electronic acts “Awful Sound drag, and others lack inspiration, the record (Oh Eurydice)” and “It’s Never Over (Hey Or- works as an album that not only critiques so- pheus)” introduce both tragedy and consola- ciety, but also offers solace for the individuals tion to a youth stricken with heartache. First, who feel buried by it. And in that way, Arcade Butler paints the scene: “But when I say I love Fire still connects with its listeners, even if it you / Your silence covers me / Oh, Eurydice, It’s resembles only a reflection of its former self. courtesy RCA Courtesy RCA Nashville

Britney Jean Days of Gold by Britney Spears by Jake Owen album Album The queen of modern pop returns with Jake Owen is part of a growing her eighth studio album, working with pro- trend of more rock-oriented main- ducer will.i.am to create a more personal, stream country music, a movement raw collection of songs while staying true spearheaded by stars like Luke Bryan. to her upbeat, dance-influenced sound. Buoyed by the support of his previ- The album comes just in time to promote ous release Barefoot Blue Jean Night, Spears’ new residency at the Planet Holly- which exploded as the biggest hit of wood Resort in Las Vegas, where her show his career to date, as well as support- Britney: Piece of Me will be performed. ing appearances on tour with stars While lead single “Work Bitch” made a such as Florida Georgia Line and Ja- solid debut on Hot 100, it failed to catch on. son Aldean, Owen’s newest set is an But with promotion closer to the album’s optimistic collection of rock-inspired release and new single “Perfume” arriving tunes likely to propel him into the on airwaves, look for Spears to continue spotlight. her chart-dominating ways.

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This sequel to the 2010 action- One of the most popular video game adventure Red reunites Bruce Willis series of all time continues with the latest (A Good Day To Die Hard), Helen Mir- edition of its acclaimed racing simulator, ren (Hitchcock) and John Malkovich featuring more than 1,200 vehicles on (Warm Bodies) as a team of retired nearly 70 new tracks. Other new features CIA operatives on a mission to track for the sixth version include a redesigned down a missing nuclear device. Travel- physics engine, allowing for the most ing throughout Europe and facing ter- realistic driving experience ever pro- rorists, assassins and power-crazed grammed, and new customization capa- government officials, the crew must bilities that allow players to design their use its old-school skills to save the own circuits. The new installment also world. Bonus features include deleted includes mobile device compatibility, al- scenes, outtakes and behind-the- lowing players to take their game from scenes documentaries their TV to their smartphone, tablet or PC. Available for PlayStation 3. Sports is on Twitter. Get the scoop at twitter.com/ThresherSports 9

Club soccer advances to nationals with 8-2 record by Dan Elledge Sports Editor

After posting a dominant 6-1 record dur- ing the regular season and upsetting Texas A&M University in the Region IV Tourna- ment championship game Nov. 3, the Rice University men’s club soccer team is going to nationals. The team is traveling to Phoe- nix this week, where the tournament will be held Nov. 21-23. Duncan College sophomore JB Makhani said that after the final whistle went off and the team knew it had defeated Texas A&M, the team was jumping around in celebra- tion. Makhani said the LADS, the men’s club soccer teem, seemed to play its best this season when the moment was right, and Makhani said this is one of the reasons the team is heading to nationals. “We were so excited,” Makhani said. “We came in as an underdog getting there, and seeing A&M, [Louisiana State Universi- ty] and Baylor [University], we knew going in that it was a long shot. It was a combina- tion of hard work and everything just com- ing together at the right time.” Team Captain Chris Hurd, a Duncan se- nior, said the team has improved this sea- son due to the infusion of talent from ex- change students Martel College senior Rick Totten from England, Martel senior Martin Honore from Denmark and Duncan senior Rodrigo Estima from Brazil. Hurd said the visiting players have contributed to the off- field culture as well by helping to create a sense of chemistry both on and off the pitch that has led to a successful season. “Obviously, they are very talented, but [they also] bring different skills, so we continue to play with them and learn from them,” Hurd said. “It’s really changed the dynamic of the team.” Honore said the off-field camaraderie among the players helps them play better on the pitch. He said trust and friendship have helped them get to this point. “I think the reason we are doing so [well] is that everyone respects each other and ev- eryone runs for each other,” Honore said. “No one feels like they are better than any- one else and we fight. I can still yell at one of the guys, and [he can] do the same to me, but after the game, we are friends again, and I think that is one of our strengths be- cause we want it so badly.” 0 S ean Chu/Thresher see Club soccer, page 10 Freshman running back Jowan Davis stiff-arms a defender on his way to the end zone. Rice beat Louisiana Tech 52-14 to improve to 7-3 for the season and 5-1 in conference play. The Owls play UAB Nov. 21. Football wins 52-14 against Louisiana Tech by Dan Elledge It was a tough few days for Head Coach Blazers are 2-8 this season with a 1-5 record Sports Editor David Bailiff, who dealt with the death of his in C-USA play and are currently riding a four- father earlier in the week. Emotionally, Bai- game losing streak. This is the first time UAB The Rice University Owls rebounded from liff said he could not be more proud of the and Rice have met since Nov. 27, 2010 when their previous loss against the University of way the team played and that the players the Owls won 28-23 at Rice Stadium. North Texas with a convincing 52-14 win against picked him up when he needed it the most. Bailiff said UAB’s poor record is deceiv- Louisiana Tech University Saturday, Nov. 16. “I was really proud of them, each and ev- ing and that the coaching staff will get the Redshirt senior running back Charles ery one of them,” Bailiff said. “The dressing Blazers ready to play. He said the Blazers Ross led the Owls with a season-high 215 room was very emotional after that game, still have talent on both sides of the ball, and yards and scored five touchdowns. Af- and I’m just blessed to be around these type they showed it in a near-win against Middle ter his performance, Ross was named the of men that have the ability to put other peo- Tennessee State University a few weeks ago. Conference USA offensive player of the ple first and the ability to put this football “They have struggled at 2-8, but they had an week. Redshirt senior kicker Chris Bo- team first.” opportunity to beat Middle Tennessee at home, swell was named the special teams player Bailiff also attributed the tremendous ef- and they’ve come close in several ball games,” of the week. fort to the long layoff the team had. Rice had Bailiff said. “You can tell that coach [Garrick Redshirt junior running back Turner Pe- not played since Oct. 31, an unusually long McGee] and their staff is working hard.” tersen said he was excited to see Ross top the gap of 17 days, and Bailiff said time off was Bailiff said the Owls should be careful of 1,000-yard rushing mark for the year, which vital for the team to rest up and get healthy this trap game. Rice has a major conference was one of Ross’ goals from the beginning of for the stretch run in the next few weeks. home game Nov. 30 against Tulane Univer- the season. “That rest we had after the [UNT] game sity, so Bailiff said getting caught looking Courtesy Martin Torres “It was an exciting feeling to be a part of was needed,” Bailiff said. “Our entire foot- ahead could spell disaster for the Owls. The Rice LADS finished the regular season this offense, seeing what we were truly capa- ball team was fresh and ready to go to work.” “We have to go there, and it’s tough to win with a 6-1 record. They defeated Texas A&M ble of doing,” Petersen said. “I’m really ex- The Owls are on a short week with a on the road,” Bailiff said. “You have to have cited for our buddy [Ross] as he passed that Thursday night game, Nov. 21, against the a mentality like we did last Saturday because University at regionals and now head to na- 1,000-yard mark.” University of Alabama, Birmingham. The if we do not, the game will not go our way.” tionals in Arizona. 10 SPORTS the Rice Thresher Wednesday, November 20, 2013 Volleyball wins final two games, ends conference play with 7-7 record by Julie Doar Senior outside hitter Mariah Riddlesprigger Thresher Staff said that despite being seeded 10th, the Owls have lofty ambitions and a lot of confidence. The The Rice University women’s volleyball team team is looking forward to the tournament with ended its conference play on a high note, beat- eager anticipation. ing the University of Alabama, Birmingham 3-0 “We are very excited for the conference tour- on the road Friday. The team continued its win- nament,” Riddlesprigger said. “We know our ning streak Sunday, sweeping Louisiana Tech potential and are excited to see what we can ac- University 3-0 to win its final road game of the complish in the tournament.” season. The team concluded conference play at Riddlesprigger said the team is counting on .500 with a record of 7-7. its ability to upset higher-seeded teams. She said that if the team focuses on finishing games strong, the Owls might shock some teams in the tournament. I think the team is just com- “We are going to work on finishing games,” Riddlesprigger said. “We know we have the po- ing into their own playing tential to upset people in the conference tourna- the game freely and confi- ment, and we are going to prepare for that.” In practice this week, Volpe said Rice will re- dently... I am so proud of view its recent game against UAB. She said they how they are competing and won the game handily, but there is still room for fighting. improvement. Volpe said that since UAB will be more knowledgeable about Rice’s style of play Genny Volpe the second time around, the Owls will be in for Head Coach a battle. “We don’t have much practice this week,” Volpe said. “But we are playing UAB first round, so we are evaluating that match and seeing what we did well and what we need to continue to do The Conference USA tournament will take to improve our game and stay focused.” place in Murfreesboro, Tenn., where Rice is the Volpe said the team will focus on its funda- 10th seed out of 12 teams. The Owls will face sev- mentals, which can make all the difference in enth seed UAB again Nov. 21, just six days after tournament play. their win over the Blazers. “I believe that all teams right now are focus- Head Coach Genny Volpe said the team has ing on the serving and passing game, as that is hit a high point in the season. The Owls are key to success, and that will continue to be a fo- Jason Liu/Thresher heading into the tournament aware of their cus,” Volpe said. Graduate student quarterback Stacey Pesek scrambles for a first down against Brown on Sunday. strengths and weaknesses, and Volpe said she Volpe said that after an up-and-down sea- With the 6-0 win, GSA will now face Sid Richardson in the semifinals Saturday, Nov. 23. believes the team will pull off a win. son, Rice is glad to head into the tournament. “I think the team is just coming into their She said this is what the team has been getting own and playing the game freely and confi- ready for all season. dently,” Volpe said. “We recognize that we “Our team is excited about the tournament,” Will Rice, GSA win in powderpuff are not perfect and we will make mistakes, Volpe said. “We have been preparing for it for but we are gritting it out and finding a way to some time now, and it’s really just about play- win. I am so proud of how they are compet- ing freely and being willing to grit it out over the first round to go to semifinals ing and fighting.” four-day tournament.” by Nicki Chamberlain-Simon GSA quarterback Stacy Pesek said that Thresher Staff despite only successfully converting once on offense, the defense gave the team the edge it The Graduate Student Association and needed to win. Women’s basketball falls to Bears Will Rice College won their quarterfinal “Our defense was on target all night, and matchups with a single score late in the sec- they really won the game for us,” Pesek said. by Michael Kidd The Owls now return home to face South- ond half of their respective games. As they “Sid will be the toughest team we’ve played Thresher Staff ern University and A&M College Thursday, move onto the semifinals this weekend, GSA yet, so we plan to keep our defense sharp.” Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. at Tudor Fieldhouse. The will take on Sid Richardson College, and Will The Rice Owls women’s basketball team Jaguars began the year 3-0 but are coming Rice will face McMurtry College. Both Sid Will Rice vs. Lovett (6-0) traveled to Waco to face Baylor University off a loss to Florida State University last Fri- Rich and McMurtry had a first-round bye, but Monday, Nov. 18. Coming in as the ninth- day, Nov. 17. all four teams are now one win away from Will Rice defeated two-time defending ranked team in the nation, Baylor defeated Following Thursday’s home game, the making it into the championship game. powderpuff champion Lovett College in over- the Owls 79-46 for its 60th consecutive win Owls will travel to East Lansing, Mich. to play time on Sunday. The first-round game took at home. Michigan State University Nov. 23 before re- GSA vs. Brown (6-0) place Nov. 17 at 3 p.m. and had a similar start At the beginning of the game, the Owls turning to Tudor Fieldhouse Nov. 26 to face to the GSA/Brown matchup earlier in the day. kept up with the Bears. After the first eight Sam Houston State University. Despite only scoring one touchdown, GSA Will Rice was unable to earn a first down for minutes, the Owls were only trailing 11-9. During Thanksgiving break, the Owls commanded the field for the majority of the its first few drives, and Lovett maintained Baylor went on a 34-9 run to finish the first will go to the Omni Hotels Classic in Boul- game. GSA managed to reach the red zone possession of the ball for most of the first half to pull further ahead, 45-18 and held on der, Colo. Rice will play against Samford twice in the first half, but two Brown defen- half. After a delay of game penalty, Lovett to that lead until the end of the game. University and could face the University sive stands forced it to a turnover on downs. was unable to score after reaching the 5-yard Senior forward Jessica Kuster led Rice of South Alabama or the host University of Towards the middle of the second half, GSA line. Another scoreless half brought the with 15 points and 11 rebounds, while fresh- Colorado, Boulder, depending on the result made it to the end zone and put six points game to overtime, and Will Rice was unable man forward Jasmine Goodwine contributed of the first game. on the board. Brown responded with a long to score on its first possession. However, on 10 points in 24 minutes of play. The Owls shot After winning the first two games of the drive late in the fourth quarter that carried its second offensive play in overtime, Lovett 21 percent from the field in the first half. De- season, the Owls have dropped their last two them all the way to the 3-yard line. However, threw an interception to senior Brittany Cart- spite the loss, Kuster earned her fourth con- to fall to 2-2 on the season. Rice returns to its after a pass on fourth down fell incomplete er, who would return the ball over 90 yards secutive double-double this season, which is home court, where it went 14-2 last season in with little time remaining, GSA secured the for the winning touchdown to move Will Rice the 44th of her Rice career. hopes of improving its overall record to 3-2. first-round victory. to the next round.

been one of the cool things about the team 0CLUB SOCCER this year. We go into every single game believ- from page 9 ing that we can win.” Honore said he is also confident in the Hurd said that after its victory over A&M, team’s ability to win. He said that even the team has been preparing for the 24-team though the LADS are coming from one of national tournament by practicing three the smallest schools in the field, he does not times a week. Since the team has only trav- doubt that this team can win it all. Honore eled as far as Louisiana to play a game this said it has been the motto of the team all season, the LADS are headed into unknown year long. cosmeteik 2 territory, possibly playing northern schools “Of course, we are all very excited,” such as Pennsylvania State University, Ohio Honore said. “It’s going to be a great ex- State University and Virginia Tech University. perience. I think by far we are the smallest Even though the team may play against some school, so we believe that we have a chance of the most populous programs in the nation, Hurd to win it. It’s going to be difficult. We are go- said he thinks Rice could win the whole thing. ing to meet some great teams, but we have “I’d like to win it, and everyone on our the belief in ourselves that we can win the team thinks we can win it,” Hurd said. “That’s tournament.”

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Courtesy Jade Bedell, The Battalion Freshman forward Sean Obi reaches for a rebound during a game against Texas A&M on Nov. 17. The Owls lost 68-65 and are hosting Princeton University on Saturday, Nov. 23 at Tudor Fieldhouse. Men’s basketball loses to Aggies by Luke Samora Freshman guard Marcus Jackson said that, Thresher Staff while the game was close, a loss is still a loss and is tough for the team to accept, knowing The Rice men’s basketball team fell short it was so close to an upset win. Friday, Nov. 15, losing to Texas A&M Univer- “It was very hard to lose [that game],” sity 68-65 in College Station. Both teams had Jackson said. “I put all the blame on us for not multiple chances to take the lead through- keeping our foot on the gas pedal.” out the game, but the score remained close. When asked whether he had experienced Ultimately, with the game tied at 65-65 and any pre-game jitters before his first start, Jack- 10 seconds left on the board, Texas A&M son said he felt better after the game was over. sunk a game-winning 3-pointer to give the “Coming out of the game, I [feel] more con- Aggies the win. fident,” Jackson said. “I just need to stay more confident in order to help my team pull out the win.” The Owls are set to play at Texas A&M Uni- versity, Corpus Christi Wednesday, Nov. 20. It was very hard to lose [that Corpus Christi plays in the Southland Confer- ence and currently has a record of 3-2. game]. I put all the blame on The Corpus Christi Islanders’ junior guard us for not keeping our foot John Jordan, who is averaging 17 points per on the gas pedal. game, and senior forward Zane Knowles, who is averaging 10.4 rebounds per game, have Marcus Jackson been strong players throughout their season Freshman guard so far. Corpus Christi also has only three in- coming freshmen, compared to Rice’s seven. After playing Corpus Christi Wednesday, the Owls will return to Tudor Fieldhouse to play Princeton University. The Tigers, who Starting sophomore guard Keith Wash- play in the Ivy League, currently have a 1-1 ington did not play in the game due to per- record. Their win came against Florida A&M sonal reasons. Fellow sophomore guard Max University in a 67-50 victory. They have one Guercy, who almost put up a double-double close 70-67 loss to Butler University. Junior with 17 points and nine assists, said the team forward Denton Koon is averaging 19 points missed Washington. and 7.5 rebounds per game and has shot 50 “He could have helped [with] distribut- percent this season. Sophomore forward ing the ball,” Guercy said. “He brings a lot Hans Brase, who averages 10.5 points and 10.5 of energy to the team. When he’s in the zone, rebounds per game, has been a major contrib- he can help us a lot, and it hurt not having utor for the Princeton Tigers this year along him there.” with Koon. 12 BACKPAGE the Rice Thresher Wednesday, November 20, 2013

After the heartwarming success initially at rest, and if the two stick “This is a really big birthday Going to bed nearly three of San Francisco’s Batkid, Rice together after the collision, and if party!” Owlkid said. “Where are hours after his bedtime, Owlkid University teamed up with a Hous- the composite mass rises to a maxi- the goodie bags?” was excited for his sleepover. On ton-area youth to make his dreams mum height of h/9, then the mass Although Owlkid was hoping Saturday morning, Owlkid woke of becoming Owlkid a reality. of the second bob is (2gh)^(1/2) for for pizza and birthday cake, he up at 6:30 a.m. excited for car- Starting Friday morning, Owl- some initial height h. said he also likes stew. On-scene toons. He had never seen anyone kid awoke to join Sammy the Owl After drinking a hot chocolate reports claim that Owlkid was, sleep so long in his life but he for breakfast at North Servery. with “extra sprinkles” from Cof- once again, “not very hungry.” was excited when Sammy finally “I love pancakes,” Owlkid said feehouse, Owlkid made his way After the birthday party, Owlkid took him to eat Cocoa Puffs in the before entering the servery. After to Keck for CHEM 211. While he went to Fondren Library to work servery. Sammy then left Owlkid eating a few bites, our hero “wasn’t appeared to enjoy the shapes on on his coloring inside the lines. with a group of Jones seniors be- very hungry” and set out to begin the board, Owlkid was a little con- Owlkid was confused why no one cause he had to leave early for his day. fused by the chapter books. else had a book open. the football game. Walking with Sammy, Owlkid “It’s like Legos, but the piec- Later that night, Owlkid was in- Owlkid is a big sports fan and made his first stop at HRZ 100 for es have really long names,” vited to go on the Sophomore BioE was excited to go the game, but he the dastardly PHYS 101. After learn- Owlkid said. “I don’t like these crawl. While Owlkid had been could not find anyone to take him. ing that human flight is impossible Legos. At my house, we have Star walking for years at this point and He was confused how these kids and that if two pendulum bobs of Wars Legos.” “big kids don’t crawl,” he still de- won a trophy for spirit but did not differing masses are suspended In the afternoon, Sammy led cided to go. go to the actual event. from strings of equal length and the Owlkid to the South College Block “Why does everyone yell and After a long two days, Owlkid was bob of mass m1 = 0.5 kg is released Party, where he drank Capri Suns walk around funny?” Owlkid ready to go home. When his mother from rest at height h and then hits and played in a bouncy house for asked. “And why is everyone Up asked how his weekend was, Owl- the second bob of mass m2 which is two hours. All Night to Get Lucky?” kid replied, “I like squirrels.”

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