Bowling in the Big Easy
· With another come-from-behind victory, the football team secured its first bowl berth in 45 years Saturday with a 31-27 victory over Southern Methodist University (6-6, 4-4). Rice (7-5, 6-2 Conference-USA) has since accepted an invitation to play in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl Dec. 22 at 7 p.m., which will be televised on ESPN2. While getting to a bowl game is a feat many thought impossible at the beginning of the season, Head Coach Todd Graham said the Owls are not satisfied.
Staffer pleads guilty to Taliban conspiracy
· Kobie Williams, a former technician in Rice's Civil and Environmental Engineering department who worked frequently with students and professors, surrendered himself to the FBI Tuesday and pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to provide support to the Taliban.
Esperanza attendance increases by 200
· Rice Program Council's attempt to revitalize Esperanza with an enticing venue and reduced ticket prices paid off. About 580 people attended the Nov. 18 dance, an increase of about 200 people over last year. The dance was held the night of the homecoming football game in the Downtown Aquarium's Nautilus Ballroom with a "Carp-e Diem" theme.