Dateline Rice for Sept. 24, 2018 (Weekend Edition)

FEATURED ITEMS

‘Perspective matters.’
Several articles and broadcasts quote President David Leebron and feature The Rice Investment, a new initiative to make higher education more affordable by dramatically expanding financial aid provided to students from low-income families to those with incomes up to $200,000. The author of the Christian Science Monitor article mentions that her father studied physics at Rice. The broadcast from KSAT mentions that its Rice Investment story was the station’s most popular on Facebook last week.
Christian Science Monitor
http://bit.ly/2pwHbrm
‘KSAT 12 News Nightbeat’
KSAT-TV (San Antonio)
http://bit.ly/2IdGYBO
http://bit.ly/2IcpAgO
How ‘free college tuition’ can still cost you thousands per year
GOBankingRates.com
http://bit.ly/2IcZ2fo
Rice Univ. to offer free tuition to low-income, middle-income undergrads
YakTriNews Online (This CNN article also appeared in KYMA Online and Kopitiam Bot.)
http://bit.ly/2I9AWCh
Rice University offers free full tuition to low- and middle-income students
Citizen Truth
http://bit.ly/2pF838V
‘State | Local Roundup’
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://bit.ly/2pyd4Qj
‘The Lars Larson Show’
KTSA-AM (San Antonio)
http://bit.ly/2pzn0Js (This segment also aired on 78 other radio stations.) 
WOLB-AM (Baltimore)
http://bit.ly/2pzqTy8
‘Today in St. Louis Weekend Edition’
KSDK-TV (St. Louis)
http://bit.ly/2pxz4L7
‘CBS 19 News at 10’
KYTX-TV (Tyler, Texas)
http://bit.ly/2Ia30W7
‘More Than Money’
WSB-AM (Atlanta)
http://bit.ly/2IcoBgC
‘KETV Newswatch 7 First News’
KETV-TV (Omaha, Neb.)
http://bit.ly/2I93AU5
Hack Education weekly news
HackEducation.com
http://bit.ly/2I9JBER
Why the future of work should be jobs humans actually want to do
Rohit Bhargava
http://bit.ly/2Ic9QL3

W.Va. plan would allow some service members to vote via smartphone
Dan Wallach, professor of computer science and of electrical and computer engineering and a Rice Faculty Scholar at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed about West Virginia experimenting with allowing service members abroad to cast an absentee ballot via smartphone.
NPR (This “Weekend Edition Saturday” segment aired on over 800 affiliate radio stations.)
https://n.pr/2xsI4FV

Kickbacks or a helpful service? Here’s why pharma is under fire
Vivian Ho, the James A. Baker III Institute Chair in Health Economics at Rice’s Baker Institute’s Center for Health and Biosciences, is interviewed about the murky legal landscape of pharmaceutical companies providing indirect benefits to doctors to induce them to keep prescribing their drugs.
Marketplace (This segment aired on 606 affiliate radio stations.)
http://bit.ly/2pu1RQW

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Rising oil prices haven’t hurt the US economy so far
Michael Maher, senior program adviser for the Center for Energy Studies at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted in an article about an uptick in the U.S. economy despite rising oil prices.
Associated Press (This article also appeared in U.S. News & World Report, FOX Business News and over 240 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2O3kxog
U.S. economy keeps growing even with rising oil prices
Energy Now (This article also appeared in over 260 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2pwKcb5

Beto O’Rourke could lead a blue wave in Texas — even if he loses his Senate race
Mark Jones, the Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies, professor of political science, fellow in political science at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and fellow at Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, is quoted in several articles and interviewed in two television broadcasts about the recent debate between Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and his Democrat challenger, Rep. Beto O’Rourke.
Vox (This article also appeared in F3 News.)
http://bit.ly/2MWamh1
Cruz versus O’Rourke: 2 polls show different results
PS4 France
http://bit.ly/2IbP5iC
Getting voters to the polls was the unspoken theme of Cruz-O’Rourke debate
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the San Antonio Express-News.)
http://bit.ly/2Ibxlnq
Trump factor loomed large in Cruz-Beto debate, and both were ‘true to form’ in stoking the base
Dallas Morning News (This article also appeared in Naaju.)
http://bit.ly/2IaR4mZ
They don’t have much spare cash, but still send $5, $10 to Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
http://bit.ly/2IcpTbB
’13 Eyewitness News at 10 p.m.’
KRTK-TV (Houston)
http://bit.ly/2Ie96Fi
‘Fox 26 News at 9’
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://bit.ly/2pxQKGJ
One of Texas’ biggest midterm fights is over before it really started
Dallas Observer
http://bit.ly/2Ib4QGr
Republican prankster booted from Texas Democratic convention
Brookville Times 
http://bit.ly/2IcrGxo
Beto O’Rourke and Ted Cruz spar over National Anthem protests, immigration in contentious debate
Canada Live News
http://bit.ly/2py3psZ
Debate could roil surprisingly tight Senate race in Texas
Canada Live News
http://bit.ly/2Ib5pQC
Beto O’Rourke made a reference to The Clash in his debate with Ted Cruz and everyone loved it
Canada Live News
http://bit.ly/2IdzY8b

When football is a ticket to college
David Dow, the Rorschach Visiting Professor in History, authored a letter to the editor.
New York Times (Subscription is required.)
https://nyti.ms/2xFnYsf

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Kavanaugh confirmation triggers major philosophical questions
Tom Kolditz, director of Rice’s Doerr Institute for New Leaders, is quoted in an article about the moral dilemma facing citizens and U.S. senators in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations against Judge Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump’s nominee to the Supreme Court.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://bit.ly/2IcTnGm

McNair Center at Rice University names new director
Jennifer Rabb, director and fellow of the McNair Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is featured. Ed Egan, former fellow at the Baker Institute, is mentioned.
Houston Business Journal
http://bit.ly/2pxZ89e
‘People in Business’
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.) 
http://bit.ly/2pxkXW9

As OPEC meets, Russia, Saudis poised to increase output
Jim Krane, the Wallace S. Wilson Fellow for Energy Studies at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted in an article about the possibility of OPEC raising oil production levels that were set earlier this year.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the Sept. 22 print edition with a different headline, “Russia, Saudi Arabia poised to bump up crude production.”) 
http://bit.ly/2IcXbYi

BP bets on Texas for its comeback
Bill Arnold, professor in the practice of management at Rice’s Jones Graduate School of Business, is quoted in an article about the growth of British energy company BP.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in a previous edition of Dateline when it was first posted online.)
http://bit.ly/2ptRrRk

CBS’ White House correspondent reflects on ‘Trump’s Wild Ride’
An article mentions that CBS White House correspondent Major Garrett will speak Sept. 27 at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy about his new book on the Trump administration.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in a previous edition of Dateline when it was first posted online.)
http://bit.ly/2pA6HvL

Can you see the future of Houston at PARK(ing) Day?
Allyn West, former assistant director of communications for the Rice Design Alliance (RDA), authored an article that mentions the RDA was a co-sponsor of Park(ing) Day, an annual, global event in which artists and activists transform parking spots into temporary public parks.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article appeared in the Chronicle’s Gray Matters online magazine.)
http://bit.ly/2IaJqco

A day in the life of a Gator Queen
An article mentions that Tracy Ly, this year’s Texas Gatorfest Queen, hopes to attend Rice.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared on the front page of the Zest section in the Sept. 23 print edition and a previous edition of Dateline when it was first posted online.)
http://bit.ly/2pwniAP

Sept. 22
A roundup of classical music events in Texas mentions that Musiqa will perform at Duncan Hall at Rice’s Shepherd School of Music Oct. 6 and feature a reading by Houston poet Sarah Cortez. Chamber Music Houston will perform Oct. 9 at Stude Hall at the Shepherd School.
Texas Classical Review
http://bit.ly/2Ib9rIH

BROADCAST

Momentum for firefighter pay parity grows, despite Turner’s opposition
Bob Stein, the Lena Gohlman Fox Professor of Political Science at Rice, is interviewed about Houston firefighters’ pay.
Houston Public Media
http://bit.ly/2pwAHc1

10 things to know about Inprint and its 2018-19 season
An article about the Inprint Margarett Root Brown Reading Series mentions that Valeria Luiselli will read on Feb. 2019 at Stude Hall at Rice’s Shepherd School of Music. A caption mentions that author Viet Thanh Nguyen read at Stude Hall during the 2017 Inprint series.
Houston Public Media
http://bit.ly/2I8YGq8

‘KHOU 11 News’
A television broadcast celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month pictures alumnus Primitivo Nino ’28.
KHOU-TV (Houston)
http://bit.ly/2IbCDzn

Norma Torres, from ‘dreamer’ to Harvard University
Alumna Norma Torres ’13 is featured in a video celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.
KPRC Click2Houston
http://bit.ly/2I8XKSE

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Natural gas a priority under AMLO, adviser says
Two articles cite Fluvio Ruiz Alarcon, who spoke at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy about the issues facing Mexico’s energy sector.
Natural Gas Intelligence
http://bit.ly/2pyJV7Q
Mexico E&P bid rounds, farm-outs still on table, says López Obrador adviser
Natural Gas Intelligence
http://bit.ly/2pv4XnG

Math meets biology to uncover unexpected biorhythms
A blog post mentions that Athanasios Antoulas, professor of electrical and computer engineering, collaborated with the Baylor College of Medicine and discovered that some animal cells have robust 12-hour cycles of genetic activity in addition to circadian or 24-hour cycles.
ScienceBlog.com
http://bit.ly/2pyt4BK

Outlook darkens for the Gulf’s competing powers
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted in an article about perceived political risk in doing business in Saudi Arabia and Iran.
Euromoney 
http://bit.ly/2pxVeNC

Lista das melhores faculdades de arquitetura dos EUA, divididas por categorias
An article mentions that Rice’s undergraduate architecture program is ranked No. 4 in the U.S. on DesignIntelligence’s “Design Theory and Practice” rankings.
ArchDaily Brasil (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/2pysV1a

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

4 questions for the author: Timothy Morton, being ecological
Timothy Morton, the Rita Shea Guffey Chair in English, featured and pictured in a Q&A about his new book “Being Ecological.”
Orion Magazine
http://bit.ly/2Ibd15B

Editorial: A huge win for RI orchestra
Larry Rachleff, the Walter Kris Hubert Professor of Orchestral Conducting, is featured.
Providence Journal
http://bit.ly/2Ic46ka

‘Quills and Queues’: Tutunov series begins Tuesday
Alumnus Artem Kuznetsov ’18 is featured and Jon Kimura Parker, professor of piano at Rice’s Shepherd School of Music, is mentioned.
Ashland Daily Tidings
http://bit.ly/2IaWL4l

Opinion: New ‘First Man’ trailer tries to repair the flag flap damage
President John F. Kennedy’s “Moon Speech” given at Rice Sept. 12, 1962, is mentioned.
Daily Caller
http://bit.ly/2IaRUjK

Analysis — Turkey, US to keep trade ties despite political tensions but new investments unlikely
Abdullah Aydogan, postdoctoral fellow in the Center for the Middle East at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
UrduPoint News
http://bit.ly/2pw1JQH

SPORTS

Owls extra points: Southern Mississippi 40, Rice 22
Numerous articles mention Rice football’s loss to the University of Southern Mississippi Sept. 22 in Hattiesburg, Miss.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://bit.ly/2pyTFia 
Southern Mississippi topples Rice in conference opener
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This Associated Press article appeared in 40 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2puT3Kx
http://bit.ly/2xNPNxp
Owls get chance to reset season
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://bit.ly/2pxmCuR
Texas college football rankings: A new No. 1, again
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://bit.ly/2pEsWkB
Best in Texas poll (Week 4): Texas vaults to No. 1 spot, but 2 other schools nab 1st-place votes, too
Dallas Morning News
http://bit.ly/2IczJdA
Saturday NCAA Football Recap: Big wins in the Lone Star state in Week 4
SportsMap Houston
http://bit.ly/2Ic4CyW
Southern Miss pulls away from Rice for 40-22 win
WDAM Online
http://bit.ly/2pyV6gy
College football: Old Dominion shocks No. 12 Virginia Tech; No. 5 Oklahoma escapes Army in OT; Kentucky and Purdue score upsets
Los Angeles Times 
https://lat.ms/2puUNn3
Abraham tosses 4 TDs as Southern Miss tops Rice 40-22
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://bit.ly/2py2PM8
http://bit.ly/2pvw0iG
Here’s what we learned from Southern Miss football’s thrashing of Rice
The Sun Herald 
http://bit.ly/2pwN6ww
Rosters, depth charts for Southern Miss’ game Saturday versus Rice
Hattiesburg American 
https://hatne.ws/2puVcG5
Preview: Rice at Southern Mississippi
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://bit.ly/2pydaHV
Bold predictions for Week 4 in college football
USA Today (Similar articles appeared in 20 other media outlets.)
https://usat.ly/2IbsiDt
‘WLBT 6:30 a.m. News’
WLBT-TV (Jackson, Miss.)
http://bit.ly/2pwT8gJ

Rivalry renewed: No. 21 Miami and FIU finally playing again
An article mentions that Rice will play Florida International University.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://bit.ly/2I9xB6k

KTXX (Austin, Texas)
Former Rice football coach David Bailiff is featured, and former assistant coach Tom Herman and former athletics director Chris Del Conte are mentioned.
http://bit.ly/2pxTBzr

Wake Forest fires defensive coordinator
An article mentions that Rice football’s next game will be against Wake Forest University Sept. 29.
Burlington Times-News
http://bit.ly/2I9dAwA
Area schedule
Citizentribune
http://bit.ly/2pEzW0R

Buckingham resident finds rewarding pastime as volunteer with UH Cougars
Rice is mentioned.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://bit.ly/2pwFx9b

Detroit Lions’ Luke Willson talks crazy fan mail, cryptocurrency advice
Former Rice football player Luke Willson, who plays for the Detroit Lions, is featured and pictured.
Detroit Free Press
https://on.freep.com/2pzh1V0

The dotted line: Texas commits Jared Wiley, Peter Mpagi discuss recruiting momentum
An article mentions that Peter Mpagi’s sister is a member of Rice’s track and field team.
Austin American-Statesman
http://bit.ly/2pxpc41

Soccer: DePreist leads Blue Raiders in overtime win against Rice
Several articles mention Rice’s soccer team. The Owls lost to Middle Tennessee State University and defeated the University of Texas at San Antonio. Player Caleigh Boeckx is mentioned in Sidelines Online.
Sidelines Online
http://bit.ly/2pxLymd
Soccer travels to Rice on Sunday
UTSA Athletics
http://bit.ly/2pA8Rvn
Soccer falls to Rice, 3-1
UTSA Athletics
http://bit.ly/2puZayi
Soccer: North Texas match at Tennessee canceled due to rain
Denton Record-Chronicle
http://bit.ly/2pz3KMd

UTEP volleyball drops conference opener Friday evening
An article mentions that Rice’s volleyball team defeated the University of Texas El Paso.
El Paso Herald-Post
http://bit.ly/2pwCCgT

Volleyball preview: Tulsa, Wichita State
Rice is mentioned.
Memphis Official Athletic Site
http://bit.ly/2pyi5s7

Ole Miss volleyball opens SEC play at Florida
An article mentions that Rice hosted a volleyball tournament.
Oxford Eagle
http://bit.ly/2pxq093

A-State junior Zan Luka Stirn named Sun Belt Men’s Golfer of the Week
An article mentions that Rice’s golf team will compete in the Maridoe Intercollegiate tournament Oct. 6. An article from UTSA mentions that the Owls competed in the Trinity Forest Invitational.
KAIT Online
http://bit.ly/2I92Puh
Meehan leads Roadrunners on opening day of Trinity Forest Invitational
UTSA Athletics
http://bit.ly/2Ia9JQ7

Anderson makes historic start on big day for Texas O-line
Former Rice football player Calvin Anderson is featured.
247Sports.com
http://bit.ly/2Idth5S
Ingram’s hip, Anderson’s knee among Texas injuries in TCU win
247Sports.com
http://bit.ly/2IeNb0E

Sooners conclude successful opening weekend
An article features results from Rice’s tennis invitational.
SoonerSports.com
http://bit.ly/2IduTMY

The updated College Football Empires Map after Week 4
Rice is mentioned.
SB Nation
http://bit.ly/2I8R6fb

NEWS RELEASES

‘Doing Capitalism in the Innovation Economy’ is topic at Rice’s Jones School Sept. 27
American scholar and venture capitalist Bill Janeway, author of “Doing Capitalism in the Innovation Economy,” will speak at Rice’s Jones Graduate School of Business Sept. 27 on the interaction between the state, financiers and entrepreneurs in the innovation economy.
http://bit.ly/2IbJg4J

Rice U. study sheds light on – and through – 2D materials
Rice scientists have produced a method to determine the properties of atom-thin materials that promise to refine the modulation and manipulation of light. Two-dimensional materials have been a hot research topic since graphene, a flat lattice of carbon atoms, was identified in 2001. Research used state-of-the-art theoretical methods to compute the maximum optical properties of 55 2D materials.
http://bit.ly/2IcWePA