This Week's Front Page
There are some things a New Yorker inherently misses when transplanted thousands of miles from home and left to cope in a new college environment. The hectic buzz of a new life chapter - in my case, residing at 1601 Rice Boulevard - seems at once marvelously invigorating and sadly lacking in the comforts of home. (60) comments
As capitalism moves ever closer toward cultural universality, it is important to discuss whether our adoption of this particular socioeconomic system has brought the gains and advancements it is often credited with. It is generally agreed that capitalism is an effective means to economic growth, keeping innovation-breeding competition fervent while maintaining government regulation at minimum levels. (1) comment
I was extremely pleased when I read about the recommendations of the Working Group on the Honor Council in The Rice Thresher two weeks ago ("Honor Council working group presents findings," Sept. 11). The council has had trouble keeping up with its caseload for a while, and the measures suggested could greatly alleviate the pressures on the council, allowing things to run much more smoothly. (3) comments
If the brand new Barbara and David Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center had opened last Wednesday, the odds of us putting out this week's issue would have been as likely as the football team cracking the top 25 in the polls. After looking over the Rec Center's litany of features comes with, there is simply no way we would have elected to spend our time pumping out this Family's Weekend edition of the Thresher (see story, page 8). (0) comments
Over the last week, Rice has been graced by the presence of a pair of highly-respected diplomats: Edrian Idrissov, Kazakhstan Ambassador to the United States, and Swashpawan Singh, former ambassador for India to the United Nations (see stories, pages 4 and 7). (0) comments
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Specific signals required for bikers To the Editor: For pedestrians, bells, whistles and random shouting seem random and not especially effectual ("New bike policy aims for safety," Sept. 18). Perhaps you could promote signals long used by downhill skiers: "On your Right" or "On your left!" These alerts give precise information to a walker and enable him or her to decide instantly where to step - left or right - to avoid impending danger. (0) comments