CSL proposes first language-only minor
· Speaking Spanish is no doubt a major necessity for living in Texas, so it will be no surprise if it becomes Rice's first minor. Proposed by The Center for the Study of Languages, the minor will differ from the Hispanic Studies major by giving students the opportunity to focus exclusively on improving their Spanish language skills without the literature and culture requirements of the Hispanic Studies major.
Students aim for solar-powered house by 2009
· A team of Rice students recently received a $100,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to design and build an entirely solar-powered house by fall 2009. The Rice team is one of 20 selected to participate in the Solar Decathlon Competition, a national competition held every two years to build the best solar-powered house. This is the first time a team from Rice is participating.
Construction delay force KTRU o move Outdoor Show
· A delay in construction on the Brochstein Pavilion and landscape work in the central quadrangle behind it has left KTRU searching for an alternate venue for its annual Outdoor Show on April 13.