O Week Book 2021 7.1.21

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“As long as we are
together; it doesn’t

matter to me.”
– Marty, Madagascar

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Table of Contents

Letter from O-Week Coordinators -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
O-Week Mission Statement -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8
Message from the Jones College President ------------------------------------------------------------------- 10, 11
Part 1: Moving to Jones ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
Directions to Jones College ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
What to Bring ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
When You Arrive --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
Jones Building --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16-17
Jones Rooms ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18-19
Part 2: O-Week Groups and Advisors ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 20
What is an Advisor? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22, 23
What is an O-Week group? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24, 25
What are PAAs, RHAs, and DFs? ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26, 27
O-Week Coordinators --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28-31
O-Week Groups ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32-56
Criminal Megaminds ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 32, 33
Despicable Mort: Minions of Madagascar --------------------------------------------- 34, 35
Fast and the Furious 5 -------------------------------------------------------------------- 36, 37
Hoot to Train Your Dragon ---------------------------------------------------------------- 38, 39
Kung Fu Owls --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40, 41
MadaNASCAR --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 42, 43
Master Chefu --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 44, 45
Shifoo Fighters ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 46, 47

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Shreknado ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 48, 49
Somewhere Ogre the Rainbow -------------------------------------------------------------- 50, 51
Spoti-fiona --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52, 53
Star Shrek: The Voyage Home ------------------------------------------------------------ 54, 55
O-Week Affiliates -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 56, 57
Peer Academic Advisors ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 56
Gophers and Chief Justice ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 57
Part 3: Life at Jones ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 58
Life at Jones ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 59
The Jones Adult Team (A-Team) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 60-63
2021-2022 Jones Cabinet ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 64, 65
Other Positions at Jones --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 66
Jones-Speak ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 67
Jones Culture & Traditions --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 68
Jones Floor Culture ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 69
BEER BIKE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 70-73
Words of Wisdom from Dr. Richard Stoll -------------------------------------------------------------- 74-77
Phase 4 of the Jones College Universe: A Note to Students ---------------------------------------------------- 78
A Note to Student-Athletes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 79
A Note to First Generation and/or Low Income (FLI) Students ----------------------------------------- 80
A Note to Transfer Students -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 81
A Note to LGBTQ+ Students --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 82
A Note to International Students ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 83

Contact Info -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 85
Acknowledgments --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 86

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O-Week Coordinators

From Left to Right: Tiffany, Christian. Thomas
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Welcome Message

Hello New Students! going to spend most of O-Week with. This is your new sure you as New Students understand that O-Week is
little family. Starting with the first few hours of O-Week, a time for growth, not only socially or academically, but
We are Christian, Thomas, and Tiffany (otherwise known you will learn from each other and begin forming lasting also in terms of awareness of ourselves and those around
as Team hiCcup and TooThless!), and we are coordinating bonds. These are the people who will continue to guide us. Being fully willing to jump into a new environment
YOUR O-Week this year! We were elected at the end of you, support you, and be there for you even after O-Week and learn and listen to others from different cultures and
the Fall 2020 semester and we’ve been working non- is over. Together, you will learn about many fundamen- backgrounds will not only help you grow as a person, but
stop since January, making sure this O-Week is as fun, tal truths like why Jones is the winningest college, why also build a more inclusive space at Jones, and ultimately
informative, and fulfilling as possible. During this time Beer Bike is the best sport ever, and what makes Jones contribute to a richer celebration of culture at Rice. We
spent planning for O-Week, all we have been able to think a family. As you learn to rely on your new family here at hope you come into O-Week with an open mind, ready to
about is how excited we are to welcome you into Jones, a Jones, we will teach you to embrace our defining char- learn from others, and excited to embrace one another in
place that has meant so much to the three of us. We can acteristic of winning. This doesn’t necessarily mean that both our newfound likeness as Rice Owls and Jonesians,
promise you that your advisors and all current Jonesians Jones always comes in first place, nor do we expect you and in our differences.
are dying to meet you also. to. It describes an attitude and a philosophy of life that
Jonesians subscribe to. When we remember that Jones While at Rice, you’ll quickly learn to love our obsession
College is a new and exciting journey, and our goal for Wins Again in all of our endeavors, we are reminded to al- with themes and punny names. So why DreamWorks
O-Week is to familiarize you with all the resources you ways be proud of our own efforts, while also championing StudiO-Week? A variety of themes found throughout dif-
have at your fingertips, so that you can take your Rice the efforts of our fellow Jonesians. It is this strong sense of ferent DreamWorks movies resonate with our own wishes
experience and make something truly remarkable out of pride and fellowship that makes us feel lucky to call Jones for O-Week. You’ll find yourself on a brand new adven-
it. Including everything from helpful offices on campus, our home, because when we are together at Jones, there ture, completely outside of the comfort of your “normal”,
to alumni, associates, and friends, we want to show you is no doubt that all we do is win. overcoming fears and embracing strengths — especially
what Rice has to offer and introduce you to a community those that you didn’t know you had before — all while
and culture that is unmatched. One of the most important things we want to create as a making new friends and creating fun memories on the
Coordinator team is a space for all New Students that not way. We hope that you will come out of O-Week with a
You’ve probably heard a lot of general things about this only accepts and welcomes everyone, but also celebrates courage to take risks and explore your curiosities worthy
week. Rice Orientation week, more commonly referred to them for who they are, regardless of their background.. of any main character. While some people come into
as O-Week, is very different from normal university orien- Recent events, like the rise of AAPI hate in a world O-Week knowing exactly what they want to do, others
tations. It is a week full of all kinds of events — those that continuing to battle COVID-19, continued conversations might not, but regardless of your path, we all experience
help you plan and register for classes, those that help you about systemic racism and police violence in the wake Rice and grow together. While your heroic journey ends
think about your journey here at Rice and beyond, and of the murder of George Floyd and many others, and the within a week, that doesn’t mean that your story stops
those that make you feel home on campus and especially rise of both antisemitism and islamaphobia stemming there: you have the rest of your adventure at Rice to
at Jones. No need to worry about planning anything be- from rising tensions in the Middle East have shaped not explore everywhere with your peers and advisors by your
forehand. We will walk you through everything you need only us as people, but also how we want to include open side.
to know and do during the week! Plus, you will have a dialogue with diversity and inclusion during O-Week.
large team guiding you along the way. We have Advisors, Rice students come from all over the United States and Ultimately, through O-Week we hope that you get to see
Diversity Facilitators, and Peer Academic Advisors (you’ll the world, and this may be the first time you as a New all the different stories that make up Rice and how many
learn what those all mean) who have gone through all Student will see other people who do (or do not) look different paths you can explore in your own story. We
sorts of training to help ease your way into life at Rice and like you. A really valuable part of the Rice experience is hope that you will begin to see all that the DreamWorks
make the best out of the experience. With your fellow meeting members of our community that have different Universe has to offer and that you will feel capable of
incoming students, you will engage in talks and fun activ- religions, ethnicities, nationalities, gender identities, and successfully making your own journey home, wherever
ities to make connections and learn about the resources sexual orientations, among many other identities. This you choose that to be. This week will be unlike any other
here for you at Jones and at Rice. It will be alot to take in, can be a culture shock for many New Students, and being you’ve experienced, and we hope you can look past any
but trust us, you’re in good hands. placed in a new environment can be challenging — we nerves or fear you may be feeling and embrace the un-
are here to tell you that these feelings of discomfort and known. Feel free to jump because we’re all waiting here
Perhaps one of the more well-known parts of O-Week confusion, alongside the excitement of newness are with open arms to catch you. Welcome to Jones!
are the activities that introduce you to the traditions and okay! We as a Coordinator team, along with our Advi-
culture of Jones College. You’ll come into the week with a sors, Diversity Facilitators, Peer Academic Advisors, and See you so so soon!
small group of Jones upperclassmen advisors and several everyone else involved in O-Week will do our very best to Your Jones O-Week 2021 Coordinators
New Students like yourself; these are the people you’re support you with this transition. Finally, we want to make

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O-Week Mission Statement

Our goal for Jones DreamWorks StudiO-Week 2021 is to give New Stu-
dents the tools needed to create their own unique college experience
at Jones and at Rice. O-Week will be a vulnerable and authentic ex-
perience that fosters an inclusive environment, in order to empower
students to celebrate their differences. With our supporting cast of
Advisors, we will bring to life an O-Week that champions diversity and
open-mindedness to represent the different people, experiences, and
backgrounds that make up the Rice community. The relationships
built throughout the week will be genuine and lasting as students
adjust to Rice socially, academically, and beyond. Each New Student
will navigate Rice as the main character of their own story, and will be
challenged to grow by new perspectives with undiscovered allies at
their side.

Through adversity and triumph, your Jones family is ready to support
you every step of the way during O-Week and wherever your journey
may take you. Adventure awaits you, and while you search for plac-
es where you can be your most authentic self, you will always find a
home at Jones.

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Hi new Jonesians!

If you’re reading this, then congrats! You
won the residential college lottery be-
cause YOU get to be a part of the WIN-
NINGEST and BEST college. My name is
Aaron Pathak, President of Jones Col-
lege, and it is my absolute honor and
delight to welcome you into our family.

During your time at Rice, Jones will al-
ways be a place for you to eat, sleep,
study, hang out, procrastinate, and form
meaningful connections. Jones has

A Message students from all different years and
backgrounds, studying a variety of ma-
jors, and interested in endless topics and
hobbies. Trust me, you’ll never be bored
from the around Jones! All of the upperclassmen
here can’t wait to meet and get to know
you. They’re full of knowledge about
different clubs, extracurricular activities,

Jones College classes, resources on campus, and so
much more. Your Peers are truly one of
Rice’s greatest resources, and by utiliz-
ing all the resources that Jones and Rice
President has to offer, your years here can be some
of the most transformative and exciting
years of your life. Everyone at Jones is
now part of your personal support team,
including your Advisors, fellow Jonesians,

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and our A-Team (the Magisters, RAs of the next few years, you will learn Jones, I’ve seen us grow and transform
and College Coordinator). I know that more about Jones and the things that as every new class brings new back-
I may sound biased when I say this, make it special, but you will also have grounds, ideas, interests, and desires
but trust me when I say that the Jones a chance to leave your own mark on for themselves and their peers. If you
A-Team is the best one at Rice. They Jones. I cannot wait to see each and have any questions or need anything,
fully support us and help us enjoy our every one of you find what excites please feel free to call, text, e-mail or
time here and achieve our goals. As an you at Jones, and I encourage you find me at any time. I’m usually some-
added bonus, we have doggos every- to throw yourself into whatever that where around Jones finding another
where at Jones!! is: Beer Bike Bike and Chug Teams, person to distract or procrastinate
IM sports, event planning, student with, and please stop by whether to
One of the most important aspects of government, or even simply showing talk about Jones, school, Netflix, life,
Jones is that winning is a tradition. Be- up to cheer on your fellow Jonesians. or just finding a way to waste time.
lieve it or not, we’ve won every single Even if your passions take you outside I welcome any and all suggestions,
official and unofficial competition that of Jones, you will also have a home requests, complaints, or concerns
we’ve been a part of since our found- here. about Jones, so please never hesitate
ing in 1957. It’s a simple fact: regardless to bring anything up to me - I want to
of the score, Jones always wins! At the As president, it is my goal to help you make this year the best it can be, and
end of the day, we all get to go back find your place at Jones and serve as I can’t do it alone! Again, welcome to
to the winningest college and hang- a resource during your time here. I the one and only Mary Gibbs Jones
out with our fellow Jonesians. You see, want to be able to unite every individ- College and I’m so excited to get to
our winning culture doesn’t just apply ual who comprises the BEST college know you through O-Week and be-
to sports, academics, and BEEEEER at Rice to effectively serve and rep- yond!
BIIIIIIIIKE, but is also found in our in- resent all of you throughout the next
credible friendships, atmosphere, and year. I am honored to be able to serve JIBA!
events that take place at Jones every as your president and look forward to
day. getting to know you better over the Aaron Contact Information
next year. Aaron Pathak
Jones has a fascinating history and [email protected]
many rich traditions built by the thou- Life at Jones has been the best years (214) 997-1043
sands of students who have called of my life, and I hope it will be just as
this place home. Over the course memorable for you. Since I’ve been at

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Part 1:
Moving to Jones

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Directions to Jones College

If you are heading… When you get here…

Eastward on I-10: Be on the lookout for the Beltway 8 exit. Soon after that is Your Advisors will be waiting to greet you and
610 loop. Take 610 South to 59 North. Get on 59 North. (Go to #6) help you move in. After unloading all of your
Westward on I-10: Soon after you cross 610, look for 59 South. Take 59 South. belongings, parents and anyone else accom-
(Go to #5) panying New Students will then drive their
Southward on I-45: After you cross I-10, take 59 South (Go to #5.) car to West Lot (the parking lot near
Northward on I-45: This is how you get to Jones if you fly into HOBBY AIR- the football stadium) and take the Rice shut-
PORT (HOU). After you cross 610, follow the signs closely to get on 59 South. tle bus back to Jones. This sounds crazy right
Take 59 South. (Go to #5) now, but don’t worry. It will all make sense
Southward on 59: This is how you get to Jones if you fly into HOUSTON when you arrive, and you’ll have more help
INTERCONTINENTAL AIRPORT (IAH). Cross 610, then I-10, then I-45. Stay on getting moved in than you could ever ask for!
59 South. When you see the Fannin exit, you are close. Exit Greenbriar/Shep- Please feel free to contact us if you have any
herd - the exit after Fannin. If you get to the Kirby exit, you have gone too far. questions! (See the table of contents for “Con-
After exiting Greenbriar/Shepherd, the first light is Shepherd. Go through tact Info”)
this light to the next one, which is Greenbriar. At Greenbriar, take a left (it is a
one-way street). (Go to #7)
Northward on 59: After 610, look for Kirby. The next exit is the Greenbriar/
Shepherd. Exit here. The first light you come to is Greenbriar. Take a right
here (it is a one-way street). (Go to #7)
To Jones from Greenbriar Street: Heading South, away from 59 on Green-
briar, go through two lights until you come to Rice Blvd. Take a left onto Rice.
Continue down Rice Blvd (which becomes Sunset Blvd.) and turn right at
the stop light at Main Street. Take another immediate right to enter in En-
trance 1 (the main entrance to Rice University). Continue to the stop sign and
turn right. Follow the road that curves to the right and you will see Jones
College in front of you.

Mailing Address “Your Name”
Send all dragon gear and 23 Sunset Blvd.
talking animals to: Houston, TX, 77005

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What to Bring

Students should bring: Students might bring: Students should NOT bring:

Pillows, blankets, and extra-long twin bed sheets - A mini-refrigerator - This can be very useful for Too much stuff - Remember that your Advisors can
NORMAL twin sheets will NOT fit storing snacks for weekends and for those late night take you to get a lot of things when you get here. You
hunger strikes. don’t need a U-Haul truck full of stuff.
Socks and underwear - The more of these you have,
the less laundry you have to do Computer/laptop and printer - You can get by Microwaves - The kitchen has one, and Housing &
without them, and there are several computer labs Dining will fine you if you have one in your room.
Warm-weather clothing - Just a few sweaters, long across campus with Macs, PC’s, and Unix systems.
sleeves, and a coat will do! Houston usually has mild There is also a computer lab in the South Lobby of Non-Rice friends - They can come with your parents
winters, but it can get very chilly too. Jones (printing is 7¢ per page). If you can bring one to drop you off, but, after that, they are not permit-
though, it will make your life much easier, since you ted. You will be so busy during O-Week meeting new
A nice outfit or two - You’re going to want to dress up will become addicted to checking your email, and people that you will probably want to sleep rather
for some of the special events Rice and Jones have! there is nothing worse than having to go out at 3 a.m. than hang out. After O-Week, they can come to see
This includes Matriculation, which happens the first to finish your paper you and meet fellow Jonesians!
day of O-Week, Jones Associates’ Night, and so much
more. TV, DVD player, stereo, futon - Talk to your roommate Pets - Ones that swim (like fish) are okay. Otherwise,
about these items, so you don’t have two of anything. it’s a huuuge fine. Thankfully, Jones has many dogs
Raingear - Seriously, it monsoons here sometimes. All Rice students who live on-campus have free ac- for your enjoyment!
Consider bringing rainboots and a raincoat in addi- cess to an Online TV service
tion to a trusty umbrella. Light bulbs or trash cans/bags - Each of these are
Microwave safe bowls, cups, plates, and cutlery - already provided to you by H&D
Toiletries - You know what you need. A couple of tow- There’s a microwave in the Jones kitchen located
els, washcloths, and hand towels. near the Jones commons

Alarm clock - The trustiest tool to make sure you Camera - As you can see by all the pretty pictures in
don’t miss class! this book, you will have ample opportunity to use it

Credit card, passport, other forms of ID - You never Sports gear - We have several fields and facilities
know when you’ll need one of these! nearby where you can play sports. Stay in shape and
help us win all of our intramural sports to return the
Shower shoes - Jones has communal restrooms. President’s Cup to its rightful home!
We promise they aren’t as bad as you’ve heard, but
protecting your feet is step one to making sure it’s a Laundry supplies - This includes detergent, fabric
good experience. People have used crocs, slides, or softener, dryer sheets, and a laundry basket. You can
sandles for the showers! also buy these after O-Week.

1 or 2 fun costumes - Anything from that 80s head- Desk lamp - For all those late nights when your
band you forgot to throw away, to that Spider-Man roommate is sleeping and you’ve still got work to do.
mask you wore to Halloween years ago. Trust us,
there will be occasions for them. First-aid kit and everyday medicines - Your Rice
Health Advisors (RHA’s) will have most of these sup-
plies! It’s always helpful to have your own supply in
case of emergencies, though.

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When you Arrive

Move-in day is August 15th, and arrival times are organized by floor. We have FIRST DAY SCHEDULE
shifts for moving in due to space limitations so please come at the correct time
to avoid any confusion or overloading! 11:00 a.m. Lunch in the commons with families,
Advisors, and college personnel. There will be
You will be able to drive up to Jones, where Advisors will unload all of your be- good food and a brief introduction for the week!
longings and bring them in, then you can park your vehicle elsewhere. We will
send you more instructions about this later in the summer, so don’t stress. 12:30 p.m. Parents and New Students remain
in the commons for an introduction to Jones
When you arrive, your very excited Advisors will sprint to your car just to see if and a Q&A session with the Jones O-Week
you are one of their lucky few New Students. These amazing individuals will Coordinators, Magisters, RAs, and College
greet you like they’ve been waiting their entire lives to meet you - and just as if Coordinator.
you were an old friend! They will walk you through the swamp to the Magister’s
house to meet Jason and Jennifer (the Jones Magisters), Michelle Bennack (our 12:45 p.m. This is when you will say “goodbye” to
College Coordinator), and Kerri Barber and James Atkins (our RA’s). There you your families since you will not see them again
will get your t-shirt, keys, and have your picture taken by our O-Week Historians. during the week. (Parents really do need to say
“goodbye” and leave at this time. They are not
Your Advisors will then take you to your room, where you will be able to un- allowed back at Jones during O-Week and must
pack for a little while. Then, at 11:00 am, you will come down with your family for leave campus by 6 p.m. after the New Families’
lunch! Orientation.)

Students and parents will be greeted by Advisors 1:30 p.m. Families go to the Tudor Fieldhouse
as excited as the ones pictured! Students should for the New Families Orientation, while
get LOTS of sleep before O-Week - it’ll be an ad- students divide up into their O-Week groups for
icebreakers.
venture of a lifetime !
5:00 p.m. Dinner in the Jones Commons with
your O-Week Group (students only).

7:00 p.m. Matriculation ceremony in Tudor
Fieldhouse. Bring a nice outfit for this (a dress or
a button up and khakis should work).

10:00 p.m. Fun activities with Jones College! JIBA
TIME!!

*Please keep in mind that this schedule may
change. We will clearly communicate any
changes that take place!

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Jones Building

Building Layout and Floors The floors are social hubs and a welcom- Laundry
ing environment to Jonesians of all kinds.
The first number of the room corresponds to Located in the basements of Jones North
what floor you are on. For example, this map If you don’t identify with the culture of and South; unlike at most other universi-
depicts the third floor - so all the rooms will one floor, don’t worry! No matter what ties, laundry services at Rice are free! You’ll
begin with “3.” The last two numbers corre- floor you live on, everyone is welcome to still have to buy your own laundry supplies,
spond to where your room is. Rooms ending visit and make themselves at home on but at least you won’t have to bring a roll
in the numbers 1-20 are in Jones South while the floor they are most comfortable with! of quarters just to use the machines. Both
rooms ending in 21-39 are located in Jones standard and Eco-Friendly, high-efficiency,
North. The third and fourth floors have the Each floor on North and South has open front-loading washing machines are avail-
exact same layout while the second floor lobby areas, as well as communal bathrooms able.
only differs in the central layout (it has larger for the floor. Jones is unique in its large num-
suites). ber of singles, which are usually reserved for Telephone Services
Seniors.
The 1st floor of Jones on both North and If you own a landline phone, any extension
South follow more of a suite style than the Mail on Rice campus will be: (713) 348-XXXX. The
2nd through 4th floors. First North contains Rice phone system allows for 4-digit dial-
4 doubles and 2 singles while First South The mailroom is located on the first floor of ing throughout campus, and you can also
contains 3 doubles and 5 singles with a large Jones. All incoming mail is delivered to the of- receive phone calls from anywhere in the
common space and restrooms being shared fice of our lovely College Coordinator, Michelle country. For more info, see Rice Information
by the Jonesians who reside there. While Bennack, who then sorts it into each student’s Technology’s website: oit.rice.edu.
the setup differs from the rest of the floors, mailbox. Michelle also sells stamps for outgo-
the first floors, just like the 2nd through 4th ing mail, which you can leave to be picked up
floors, contains the rooms, hallways, and lob- just outside her office. Packages heavier than
bies in which Jonesians sleep, work, and play. 10lbs, however, have to be sent from the cam-
pus post office. Make sure to visit regularly to
Jones is divided into North and South wings pick up any mail, packages, and to say hi to
which are connected by Jones Central. Over Michelle and her amazing dog, Beau!
the course of the year, each floor forms its
own culture, as well as elects a representa-
tive who relays the floor’s views to Cabinet.
Each year, the floors compete in epic compe-
titions against each other in the Jones Floor
Olympics to prove which floor is the “Winnin-
gest.”

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Movie Room Jones South has study rooms on each of the floors. Study Lounge
Music Room They are a great place to study before a test or get Kitchen
some work done before the weekend - plus, it’s a
much quicker walk than to Fondren Library! Our
computer lab is also regularly used as a work hub. It
is equipped with desktops, chairs, and a printer.

Jonesians work hard — but they also play hard! At
Jones, you can take a break from academics, meet-
ings, and whatever else you’re involved in through
some of our other features.

Our First North lobby has both a ping-pong and
billiards table, along with foosball and some couches
worthy of napping on. We have a fully-operational
kitchen which is stocked with kitchen supplies (you
provide the ingredients) and fridges to store your
things in. Our movie room has a TV you can watch or
hook your laptop up to and comfy, reclining chairs.
Our RA’s regularly host watch parties here - we high-
ly recommend you pop in for one of those! A music
room in the basement of Jones South allows you to
play your own instrument (or use whichever ones are
there) in a soundproof room. Who knows - you might
need to slam some drums or write a #1 song one day.
Lastly, our Off-Campus lounge, while primarily for Jo-
nesians who live off-campus, is open to all Jonesians
as a place to get some rest time.

Computer Room 1st North Lobby OC Lounge

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Jones Rooms

Jones has some of the most SD
comfortable rooms on campus.
There are two different types of Room Furnishings SD A
double rooms that New Students SD
may be placed in, and both of 2 dressers - Each measures 29 ½ x 24, ½ x
them are large enough to ac- 30 (See Figure A)
commodate two students with
ease. The wooden furniture is 2 desks - It is composed of the drawers
light and can be easily arranged (measuring 17 x 24, ½ x 30) and the actu-
into any sort of living arrange- al desk component (32 x 24, ½ x 30) (See
ment and to fit sofas, tables, tele- Figure B)
visions, refrigerators, etc. Note:
It is not useful to have two TV’s 2 chairs (See Figure C)
and no refrigerator - contact your
roommate before you arrive so 2 small trash cans (See Figure C)
you know what furniture and ap-
pliances you each are bringing! If 1 single-stream recycling bin
you would rather not haul a sofa
into your room, don’t worry, be- 2 towel racks, 2 mirrors, and shelf space
cause each floor - in addition to (measuring 45 x 18, 12 x ½) in the closet
the first floor of North and South (See Figure D)
- has a well-furnished lobby that
can accommodate all of your 2 beds (can be at floor-level, waist-level, or
lounging needs. bunked)

You can customize your room Telephone outlet
by sticking pictures or plastic
hooks to the brick walls or pin- Ethernet hookup (though the wireless in-
ning things to the bulletin board ternet usually works just fine)
strips. Just don’t put holes in the
wall or windows, or you’ll have SD = Standard Double
to pay a fine! You will be living in FCD = Freshman Corner Double
this room all year, so make it your
own!

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SD B FCD FCD

SD C FCD FCD

SD

The Standard Double and Freshman Corner Double contain the same furnishings
but have a slightly different setup and location; the corner doubles have a larger,
shared closet and are located at the (corner) ends on each floor.
Beds can be adjusted to be a variety of heights by the Student Maintenance Repre-
sentative (SMR) throughout the year. You can loft the beds at any desired height, and
furniture can be placed underneath if it fits.
The mirror and towel rack are on one door of the closet- the other door has nothing
and is free to move.

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Part 2:
O-Week Groups & Advisors

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O-Week is short for Orientation Week, a week set aside
at Rice University just for you, the New Student! In some
ways, it’s the same as orientation at any other university.
You’ll register for classes, get an email account, learn your
way around campus...the usual stuff. In many more ways,
however, O-Week is incredibly unique. How many of your
friends going to other universities will experience late
night trips to Houston’s food scene, race around in shop-
ping carts, and have dinner at the home of a professor
or alumnus? They won’t, trust us, but YOU will - all while
meeting tons of people and getting acclimated to Jones
College, your home for the next several years.

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What is an Advisor?

By the time you get to Rice, most of you will have received
some sort of contact from four or five people who you will
come to know as your Advisors. They will know every little
detail about you: where you live, your siblings’ names, your
height, etc. We promise they’re not crazy stalkers though -
they’re just so excited to meet you and help you navigate your
life at Jones and Rice! Your Advisors will attack your car (with
love) while jumping up and down, screaming your name and
“JONES WINS AGAIN!” The Advising team will help you move
in: unloading everything from that undoubtedly
overstuffed vehicle (or three) into your new home and helping
your parents cope with the fact that one of their baby birds is
fleeing the nest.

O-Week Advisors are not just great sources of
information: some may end up being a mentor or
even a best friend. You should feel free to ask them
any questions, since they are your first contacts at
Rice, and their primary purpose is to make sure you
feel welcome as you transition into college life. You
should know that though Advisors are here to guide
and protect you, they can’t wait to help you find your
place in the Jones and Rice community!

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Each Advisor is a Rice student just like you, only with more
experience. They applied and interviewed in order to be a
part of O-Week as an Advisor to you and they have been
waiting all summer to meet you! In each O-Week group,
three (or four) of your Advisors will be from Jones. The last
one (or two) will be a Co-Advisor from a different residential
college that chose to advise at Jones because we really are
just THAT awesome!

We hope you are excited to meet your Advisors, because we
know they’re all excited to finally meet you. If you have any
questions, feel free to ask us (check the Table of Contents
for “Contact Info”). We look forward to spending every sec-
ond of O-Week with you (we’re really not exaggerating). See
you on move-in day in August!

Advisors are students who were hand-picked by the
Coordinators last spring. They are coming back to Rice early just
to help you get adjusted and have a great time! You will spend

pretty much all of O-Week with your Advisors by your side. You
can contact them at any time over the summer with questions,

worries, or just to say hi!

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What is an O-Week Group?

Get excited! One of the best parts about O-Week is get-
ting to know your O-Week group!
Every student has been placed in an O-Week group
consisting of seven to nine New Students. Each group
has been paired with a set of four Advisors: three Ad-
visors from Jones and one Co-Advisor from another
residential college. Some groups will have an additional
Advisor who is serving as one of our wonderful O-Week
Diversity Facilitators.
Altogether, your O-Week group is there to help your
transition to Rice University, and they will become an in-
tegral part of your introduction to both Jones and Rice.

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Your Advisors and fellow group members are the people with
whom you will be spending most of your time during O-Week,
since you will usually be going to O-Week info sessions and
activities together as a group. There will be plenty of opportuni-
ties for each group to bond — from meals, to group activities, to
Target runs, to late-night adventures — and your O-Week group
members will likely become some of your first friends at Rice.
After O-Week, groups continue to get together for weekly meals
and all types of hangouts. You can look forward to O-Week
meals, birthday celebrations, and outings throughout your time
at Rice. Some O-Week groups have truly stood the test of time
and have even been known to get together to reminisce and
hang out as late as their Senior years!

In a couple of pages, you’ll find a section dedicated to
each O-Week group that includes the group name,
pictures of the Advisors, and brief bios to introduce
them. Although these bios are not all-encompassing,
you’ll get to know them well over the course of the
week, as well as throughout your college experience!

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What are PAAs, RHAs, and DFS?

Peer Academic Advisors (PAAs)

Hey incoming Jonesians! Welcome to Rice University and the winningest residential college on campus! We’re your
O-Week Peer Academic Advisors (PAAs), which means we’re here to walk you through all the academic orientation
and preparation throughout O-Week. Each one of us has personally experienced the incredibly exciting, yet some-
times overwhelming transition into college. We understand the agitation you might be feeling and we’re here to
help. We’ve got you covered with everything from help with figuring out majors and minors, to scheduling and
figuring out the right courses for you. As PAAs, we can help with navigating this change in your life and connecting
you to the abundant resources you have at your disposal at Rice. We want to equip y’all with all the tools, advice,
and support you’re going to need to get off to a great start with your academics at Rice, so by the first day of class-
es, you’re all set to crush it!
Your 2021 O-Week PAAs are, clockwise from back left, Mahmoud Al-Madi, Jones ‘22, Yessenia Ramos Silva, Jones ‘23,
Korinna Ruiz, Jones ‘24, & Ryan Emelle, Jones ‘22

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Diversity Facilitators (DFs) Hey y’all and welcome to Jones! I’m Erykah Pedro,
one of the Jones Head Rice Health Advisors (RHA for
Hi and welcome to Rice and Jones! We’re Chidera Ibezue and short). Jones RHA’s are a team of students who are
Esteban Pantoja, your Diversity Facilitators (or “DFs”, for short) for passionate about the mental, physical and emotion-
the upcoming year! In addition to serving as advisors, we’re here al wellbeing of our fellow Jonesians! We’re trained
to make sure everyone feels welcomed and included in the Rice by Rice’s Wellbeing and Counseling Center and are
community and to help uphold our strong culture of tolerance always available to talk to you about topics such as
and respect. We’ll be leading workshops during O-Week to dis- time management, body image, sexuality, conflict
cuss the importance of diversity and inclusion at Rice and talk mediation, stress, allyship and whatever else may
about ways each of you can contribute to this. After O-Week, we’ll pop up in your life! We are also stocked with period
be hosting weekly office hours where y’all can come chat with supplies, first aid kits, and condoms. Living at Jones
us about how we can support y’all with diversity-related issues or and attending Rice is definitely a new experience
ideas you may have (and also about non-diversity things as well!). that despite being super exciting can also seem a
The Rice-wide DF team also hosts weekly “Dialogues on Diver- little intimidating. As an RHA, I am a peer resource
sity”, where we talk about cultural and social issues, continuing here to help you navigate new stressors you may
a lot of the conversations we’ll start during O-Week (with some have not had to deal
good food as well!). We hope to engage with y’all through these with before, so don’t
and can’t wait to meet you all! hesitate to facebook
message, email or
text any of us if you
need anything!

Erykah Pedro (‘22)

Rice Health Advisors (RHAS)

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O-Week Coordinators

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Christian Metoyer

Jones ‘22 | Houston, TX

Attention all New Students. Buckle your seatbelts, put on your helmet, or flip
those Crocs to sports mode, because with Christian Metoyer as your O-Week
Coord, you are about to be taken on one heck of a ride. This rollercoaster of a man
never stops moving, often seen galavanting across campus with his backpack
on (but with no intention of ever opening it) between Jones, the RMC Student
Center, or wherever else the wind (or whoever he can find to bother) takes him.
Built not too far from here in a suburb of Houston, his golden retriever energy fills
the entire Inner Loop of both Rice and Houston; you will rarely catch him without
a smile on his face, especially since he’s always laughing at his own jokes. Don’t
worry about the ride being too old to be safe for passengers; he may be a Senior,
but this MechE major and Design for America Studio Lead knows his way around
fixing problems, be it through his engineering knowledge or his sage words of
wisdom that he will always offer over a coffee, a meal, or a late-night talk in a part
of campus that he probably isn’t supposed to be in. But, remember to throw all
food and drink away before getting on the ride… unless it’s his favorite vanilla latte
from Coffeehouse that he bought using someone else’s Tetra. We would tell you
to keep all arms and legs inside the vehicle at all times, but if you did that, you
wouldn’t be able to join Christian in some of his favorite things: engulfing hugs,
sporadic dance parties, or uncompetitive-turned-needlessly-competitive sports
games. Please keep all loose items stowed away because Christian has been
known to collect sweaters, bucket hats, and people’s hearts within his time at
Rice. And, finally, get ready for steep climbs, twists and turns, and loops that turn
everything upside down-- all of which are things that Christian will go through
for the people that he cares about, which now includes you and the rest of Jones
College!

At the end of the day, Mr. Metoyer bleeds green and purple for Jones College,
shown through his past service as Internal Vice President, Merch Coordinator,
Floor Rep, and a Beer Bike team member. He will go to the ends of the earth for
all the people around him, and now, as one of your phenomenal Coordinators,
he’s excited to make sure you are ready for all the steep climbs, twists, turns, and
loops that will be part of your Rice experience.

-Ryan Emelle, Jones ‘22; Kirsty Leech, Wiess ‘23, Ishaan Rischie, Jones ‘22, & Selin
Sayiner, Lovett ‘22

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Tiffany Vuong

Jones ‘23 | Round Rock, TX

Let me just start off by stressing how lucky you are to be
meeting the inimitable Tiffany Vuong from day. one. at.
Rice. and Jones. What I would have given to have had
Tiffany in my life from the moment I got to Rice! Anywho -
where do I even begin with Tiffany? She’s 5’1 (and a quar-
ter...please give her that quarter). She’s from Texas (Round
Rock, Texas, specifically - basically Austin if you ask her or
me) and she’ll let you know. Her wit and humor leave you
bursting at the seams and make you feel instantly com-
fortable in her presence. Her love and loyalty to her friends
is boundless. Her ability to empathize with everyone and
anyone is unmatched. She is the best listener you could
ever wish for, and gives advice so honest and kind that
you can’t help but think that she’s the wisest person on
earth. On top of it all, Tiffany has AMAZING music taste
(ask to follow her spotify!), a COOL GIRL fashion sense, and
just about the best sneaker collection on campus. Tiffany
Vuong is the type of friend you’d dream up, a mix of all the
best qualities in a person - honest, loyal, funny, kind, witty,
and compassionate. She’ll take you on late night drives to
get ice cream when you’re feeling your worst and do the
same to celebrate you and your triumphs. I feel incredibly
lucky to have met her before I left Rice and equally jealous
that you all get to spend the next couple of years in her
presence. Make the most of your time with her, Jones, and
Rice - take it from a very recent alum, it goes by so much
faster than you think!

-Leslie Loredo, Jones ‘21

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Thomas Gill

Jones ‘23 | Minneapolis, MN

If you constantly advocate for Crocs, believe in goldfish superiority,
and look like John Mulaney (but aren’t as funny), you just might be
Thomas Gill!

Hailing from the great state of Minnesota, this Political Science and
Economics double major is constantly losing The Game and loves to
remind you of it at all times of the day, be it in person, over text, or
with his iconic T-shirt.

As a former debater, Thomas loves to start arguments, and he will vig-
orously defend his beliefs that pop tarts are ravioli and that the ocean
is actually soup (if you disagree, please come prepared to discuss and
debate during O-Week with evidence* *Chicago format preferred).
Thomas also believes that Parks and Rec is far superior to the Of-
fice, but when he is not watching that, he is also always down for a
Brooklyn 99 or John Mulaney watch party. These watch parties will of
course have lots of Goldfish, which are obviously superior to Cheez-Its.
Another one of Thomas’ favorite pastimes is hosting Family Style (an
amazing game) nights with his O-Week group as fun study breaks,
so definitely be on the lookout for that! He also is a big fan of Chaüs,
the student-run coffee shop on campus, and he would love to go grab
Milky Ways with you any day of the week.

Above all, Thomas is incredibly caring and will always be there to help
you when you need him. Whether it’s academic advice, TV show rec-
ommendations, or just talking politics, he responds instantly to texts
and calls and is always the perfect person to turn to. And when he
isn’t helping you on your bad days, Thomas will be there to celebrate
your successes! He is the perfect person to help welcome you to your
family at Jones and Rice, and with Thomas as your Coord, you are in
for an absolutely amazing O-Week!

Finally, we would like to leave you with a quote from Thomas: “Why?
Because I am an icon.”

-Bikram Singh, Jones ‘24, Skye Fredericks, Jones ‘24, Meg Niu, Jones
‘22, & Catherine Jackson, Jones ‘22

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Erykah Pedro Anthony Shidid Sarah Sowell Reed Myers

Jones ‘22 Baker ‘23 Jones ‘24 Jones ‘23

Jonesians, get excited because Erykah Hey Jones! I present to you the man, the Drop the lights, cue the drum roll, and You are a very lucky New Student! You
Pedro, the ultimate TikTok celebrity (fol- myth, the legend: Anthony Shidid. Where give your loudest round of applause for will have the absolute privilege of having
lower count: 140), is your Advisor! A resi- do I even start? This handsome, experi- the best, brightest, and baddest Advisor THE Reed Myers as one of your O-Week
dent of Houston, Texas and a rising senior enced junior is so athletic that I dare you on the block: Sarah Sowell. She hails from Advisors! This Phoenix, Arizona native
at Jones, Erykah (sometimes) knows her to challenge him in any sport… he’ll win. Austin, Texas, and the city’s food scene has and member of our Rice Men’s Basket-
way around campus — you might find And when he gets on the soccer field, it’s rubbed off on her — this girl loves her food, ball team will be a funny, kind, and helpful
her at the Rice Coffeehouse ordering a a whole new level. He’ll cross you up so even the servery fries that she somehow member of your O-Week group. Whether
coffee without the coffee and extra syrup hard, your ankles will be nonexistent (trust eats at every meal. This pre-law Political he’s assisting you with class selections or
(don’t ask), or streaking plates to culture me, I’ve had first-hand experience). This Science and Managerial Studies double dishing assists on the court, Reed is the
bacteria in her off-campus lab at the BRC. Dallas native is a small dude by nature, major pulls no punches when debating guy you want in your corner. If he’s not at
This Biosciences major might secretly be but don’t let that fool you because he is the causes she cares about — the debate Tudor Fieldhouse, Reed is probably writ-
a water bender because she’s a beast at so swole that he’ll beat just about anyone energy is strong with this one. When she’s ing for the Rice Thresher as a sports writer
club Water polo and is on the chug team in an arm-wrestling match. Not only that, not re-dyeing her hair entirely unnatural or going to a thrift shop or new restaurant
at Jones (make sure to ask her the sto- but he also has the Big brains to match but absolutely radiant colors every week, around Houston. If you’re a sports fan, you
ry behind her nickname “treehugger”). those Big muscles. This cognitive science she is participating in at least half of Rice’s can chat about the Phoenix Suns, Kansas
While Erykah’s skills on land are some- pre-med has experience in research, hard clubs, from crushing advocacy work with City Chiefs, or even the #1 ranked Kansas
times questionable (if you see her biking classes, and is even a Rice health advisor. Deeds at Rice to analyzing everything City Royals. Speaking of the Suns, if you
down the street, we recommend keeping So if you’re ever feeling sick, he’ll be happy and everyone with Rice Consulting, but squint hard enough while watching Reed
a good 10 feet of separation for safety), she to work his magic to fix you up. And what somehow making all of them better while hoop, you might just think you’re seeing
is known for her incredible dancing. Not about the arts? This man has the most doing it. At Jones, this S-tier 4-North floor the legend Steve Nash! Reed also has a
only is she great at doing TikTok dances delicious music taste ever, which is com- rep and Beer Bike subcommittee head pristine taste in music. When Juice Wrld,
at inappropriate times, you can watch her plemented quite nicely by his high-level earned the title of Outstanding Freshman Vance Joy, or Kygo are playing, expect an
skills shine as she dances in Africayé, the guitar skills and angelic voice. But that’s (to no one’s surprise), but gives back to impromptu sing-along. All in all, Reed is
Rice African Student Association’s yearly not all. His artistic abilities are unmatched, the college even beyond that; when GOAT an approachable guy who is easy to talk
cultural showcase. Even though we love and have served as inspiration for most of night comes around, credit Sarah for her to. He’s kind-hearted and a man of many
to make fun of her (because it’s REALLY the modern artists you hear about today. brainchild. If you haven’t already gath- talents. I’m sure you’ll be glad to be one of
easy), Erykah is one of the funniest peo- I could go on and on about how dope this ered, Sarah is the epitome of work hard, his New Students!
ple ever, extremely compassionate, and dude is, but if there were one thing for y’all play hard, and will give everything she has
incredibly understanding. She is the type to take away from this, it’s that Anthony is to what she cares about — your O-Week -Jackson Jeffcoat, Jones ‘23
of person who can cheer you up even after the full package. Jones is blessed to have group included. She will probably run the
a really terrible day, so she is the perfect this awesome Bakerite with them, so get world someday, and we will happily let
person to have by your side. With Erykah HYPE cause O-Week is going to be noth- her, because she is so sassy, so smart, and
as your Advisor, you are in for an amazing ing short of LiT with Anthony around! so undeniably Sarah Sowell, something
O-Week! we all wish we could be more like. You
-Ronit Dey, Baker ‘23 could not be in better hands with her as
-Catherine Jackson, Bri Gonzalez, & your Advisor!
Victoria Lee, Jones ‘22
-Kirsty Leech, Wiess ‘23

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Neha Tallapragada Dan Helmeci Brooke Ermias Gautam Chaudhry

Jones ‘23 Jones ‘23 Wiess ‘24 Jones ‘24

Neha Tallapragada, a rising junior from Daniel. Dannifer. Danimals. DIVP. *Cue Feeling a little down in the dumps? Need “Oh ye of so little faith, don’t doubt it,
Jones, is not only a Biosciences major/ WEST WING intro music:* It’s time to someone to talk your way out of it? En- don’t doubt it, victory is in my veins”
Medical Humanities minor, she’s also a meet the one and only, Dan “The Man” ter Brooke Ermias — a sophomore from is how your amazing Advisor, Gautam
Great British Baking Show fanatic and Helmeci. Hailing from Pittsburgh, Penn- the Wiess class of 2024 coming at you all Chaudhry, will likely greet you upon your
the best friend you could ever ask for. sylvania (and so proud of it), this rising the way from Dallas, Texas!! Brooke is sure arrival at Jones College. This potential bio-
This California girl is unforgettable—you’ll junior Political Science major just doesn’t to keep you on your toes with her sensa- engineering major is from the ~Bay~ Area
have nothing but sunny days ahead with quit. Whether he’s passionately present- tional stories that are about 85% true and of California, and he will never let you for-
Neha by your side. She’s a fantastic listen- ing on Houston’s bridges (or lack thereof), 20% for dramatic effect (the math is right. get it, whether it’s through his unend-
er and handles crisis situations like a pro. delivering relentless blows to opposing Do it again). She is a pre-med majoring in ing knowledge of the local sports teams
Best of all, THE HEAD Academic Fellow dodgeball teams, or serving as our Jones Biosciences and Health Sciences (a true (#DubNation, #TheFaithful), his love for
is now YOUR Advisor!!! She can trouble- Internal Vice President, Dan gives 150% woman in STEM!), but she’ll still make the color orange, or his constant allusions
shoot the most difficult of science classes to the things he cares about. This over- time to challenge you to a dance battle to the “best” coast. You will often find this
and will even send you related education- achiever attitude extends into his music — she somehow found a way to bring ex-Highlighter-Boi doing crosswords in
al memes/NYT articles to make the info taste. You’ll rarely see Dan without his dabbing back, so you’ll probably win. the quad when he should be in his Phys-
stick. The only thing this pre-med is more nOiSe-CaNceLliNg AirPods, but on the When she’s not FaceTiming her mom or ics lecture or watching The Office high-
dedicated to than her research (involves off chance you do, make sure you say hey living vicariously through other people lights of Kevin Malone (Ashton Kutcher??)
super cool spinal tissue samples!) is sup- twice because he definitely won’t hear while they eat (she was vegan for three while charging his laptop with his VERY
porting her friends and the Rice commu- you the first time. You might find Dan months!!), she’s probably sleeping at Fon- janky (probably unsafe) laptop charger.
nity as a whole. Take heart, New Students, taking long walks around campus at all dy or checking the dinner menu online. When he’s not up late door dashing Ha-
because this Advisor will never let you times of the day or waiting in his room for Brooke’s loves and passions include One lal Guys for your O-Week family, you may
down and will always have your back. his IHOP feast to be delivered. If you ever Tree Hill, learning TikTok dances, Chili’s, find him choosing to sleep in his chem-
want to have an interesting conversation and aggressive back massages (that she ical-ridden lab coat (“ONE TIME smh”
-Samantha Lowe, Jones ‘23 with this man, just ask him about his receives, not gives). Above all, Brooke is -Gautam). Overall, Gautam is one of the
thoughts on marriage — his inner Aries someone that you want to be around; kindest, funniest, best-dressed people at
will come out in an instant. You can also seriously, ask anyone that knows her and Jones, and you’re so lucky to have him as
just add him on Co-Star to see if the stars they’ll tell you she’s a real catch! one of your Advisors! He won’t hesitate to
deem you compatible, although this avid check in on you and brighten up your day
astrology connoisseur probably already -Audrey Ma, Vindhya Kukunoor, & Blaine with “funny,” incomprehensible TikToks
knows. Dan will move mountains if you Samson, Wiess ‘24 or his boppin’ Apple Music playlists. Look
ask him to, and he’ll always be there for forward to a year full of laughter and good
you, whether you need someone to give memories, and be sure to call him out on
you real life advice or just a good TikTok his inability to recall common phrases.
to make you laugh. All of this adds up to
make one super funny, thoughtful, and -Taya Lasota, Niyah Troup, Bikram Singh,
supportive Advisor and friend who will Liliana Abramson, & Philip DuBose, Jones
make your first year at Rice the best. ‘24

-Erykah Pedro, Jones ‘22, Jen Spell, Jones
‘22, & Georgia Nevin, Jones ‘23

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Fast and the Furious 5

THE FAST &

5THE FURIOUS

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Mia Jones Skye Fredericks Nico Dominguez Christi Nguyen

Brown ‘22 Jones ‘24 Jones ‘23 Jones ‘24

Meet Mia, a senior from Chicago, Illinois It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No… ITS SKYE! This As Charles Dickens once said, Nicolas Well, you’ve done it. You’ve won the jack-
majoring in psychology. Mia is one of the rising sophomore is majoring in Social Dominguez is the best of friends, the pot. You got Christi Nguyen, one of the
most kind-hearted, gentle people that I Policy Analysis, but she was at one point worst of friends, the epitome of wisdom, coolest and funniest people ever, as your
know—a breath of fresh air in this loud, considering triple majoring and minor- the epitome of stupidity. Hailing from Advisor! She may have a knack for los-
bustling world. A volunteer in training for ing? (We still can’t explain why Skye Texas though originating from Argenti- ing her keys, but this junior from nearby
the Trevor Project, Mia is incredibly gener- thought this was a good idea). When she na, when he’s not planning “the greatest Houston, Texas is extremely committed
ous with her time, and she’s always willing isn’t taking care of her plants, a few of Dungeons & Dragons sessions of all time” to her relationships with others. She is
to help others—including you! which she mercy-killed, Skye serves as the ™, this MTEC (Mathematical Economic kind, supportive, and will be willing to talk
What I admire most about Mia is her Jones Senator, who helps work with the Analysis) and VADA (Visual and Dramatic to you for hours on end. The best part is,
nerdiness. She loves to read romance Rice Student Association. One of her most Arts) Double Major is usually either hitting you’ll never get bored! Whether you’re
novels, play cute video games, she enjoys memorable action items as Jones Senator the drums or suffering through another talking about serious topics in sociology
Dungeons & Dragons, and she has an in- was to Rick Roll the entire college, so be series of League of Legend Matches. But (she knows a thing or two about that), life
credibly contagious laugh. She’s definite- on the lookout for her emails! When she beneath his casual, “sk8ter” bro exterior, at Rice, or Glee (her personal favorite), it’s
ly a geek, but in my opinion, geeks are the isn’t sending very important updates to Nicolas Dominguez possesses what can bound to be a full and fun conversation.
best kinds of people. Don’t you agree? the college, Skye is a great person to ex- only be described as the sharpest and As a Sociology major, Christi is what you
As a Resident Health Advisor, Mia has re- plore Houston with, but ask her to check dullest mind I know: he is simultaneously would call “extremely involved”. She is a
ceived training in helping others improve her car battery first (Please ask her about capable of thoroughly discussing theolo- leader at Rice in the AAPI community, a
their mental, physical, and emotional this story during O-Week). From thrifting gy, philosophy, and politics until 7 in the Houston Policy Challenge whiz (and co-
health. Like many other introverts, Mia is to trying small coffee shops around the morning as well as forgetting that you do, ordinator), and a determined researcher.
a homebody, so if you ever need her sup- city, Skye is always down for an adventure in fact, need a towel to shower. His sense She’s in the process of creating an AAPI
port, she can be found in her apartment, and has great recommendations too. In of humor also encompasses everything mental health startup and is also the Ex-
so feel free to drop by or text. fact, Skye is a KOC (Keeper of the Coffee) from the dankest memes to the “clever- ternal Vice President of Jones College!
at Rice’s coffee shop, Chaüs. This Coffee- est” puns and wordplay. But what is con- JIBA!! We know what your next question
P.S. As an animal lover, she will appreciate house queen was born in Minnesota and stant about Nico is his thinking about oth- must be. Does Christi Nguyen have free
any and all cute pet pics, and will often came to Rice from Salt Lake City, Utah, ers and willingness to help out. Whether time? Somehow she does! In the case
send you random TikToks that she found but don’t ask her where she’s from unless it be remembering your birthday after that you encounter this rare version of
while procrastinating. As a southside Chi- you have at least 20 minutes and a place you mentioned it once two months ago Christi, she is likely reading, finding a new
cagoan, she will ask you about mild sauce. to sit. But, if you’re looking for some quali- or taking the time to talk with you about coffee shop, painting, or hammocking
It is ok if you don’t know what that is. ty life advice at 1 am on a random Tuesday your problems (both small and big, ac- among the many trees on campus. Ulti-
night, Skye is the perfect person to talk to. ademic and personal), Nico really is a mately, Christi is an incredibly kind person
-Kyra Mitchell, Emory University, 2022 The bathroom is a great late-night con- great mind and an even better friend. whose heart is set on helping others. As
versation spot. So, whether you’re vibing with the dank an Advisor, she will be a great friend and a
You are so lucky to have Skye as your Ad- sk8ter bro or just talking with one of the mentor. Christi is a joy to be around! Hap-
visor. She is kind, supportive, and is always coolest and intelligent guys around, you’ll py O-Week!
there for you as a shoulder to cry on. She definitely be glad to have Nicolas Domin-
is super excited to meet each and every guez as your Advisor! -Jackson Jeffcoat & Terri Liu, Jones ‘23
one of you!
-Brian Colon, Jones ‘23
-Catherine Jackson, Jones ‘22, Meg Niu,
Jones ‘22, & Bikram Singh, Jones ‘24

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Bikram Singh Dani Knobloch Diep Hoang Douglas Graham

Jones ‘24 Hanszen ‘23 Jones ‘23 Jones ‘22

What do “Avatar enthusiast”, “Army ROTC There aren’t many people who put the You are so lucky to have Diep Hoang as Know nothing about computers? Never
sun to shame, but Dani Knobloch is one your Advisor!! This junior majoring in fear, Douglas Graham is here! Wanna get
legend”, and “pool fiend” have in com- of those people with a personality and a Computer Science hailing from Hanoi, super swol? Never fear, Douglas Graham
mon? Your amazing Advisor, Bikram smile that brightens any environment. Vietnam is one of the funniest and most is here again! Can’t stop listening to — de-
Singh! This junior from right here in Houston, loving people you will ever meet. Not finitively the best album of 2020 — Future
Hailing from Austin Texas, he isn’t afraid Texas is studying Social Policy Analysis only is she the treasurer of CSters: Wom- Nostalgia by Dua Lipa? Neither can he!
to ask the important questions in life (like and minoring in Biochemistry with plans en in Computing Club at Rice, but she’s This charismatic senior computer science
asking the whole O-Week chat last year if to go to medical school. Dani usually also an amazing certified yoga and aerial major hails all the way from Vancouver
he had to take his mask off to shower..…). keeps busy on the other side of campus hammock instructor and a(n almost) pro- Washington and is SO excited to be your
Even as just a rising sophomore, he’s where she serves as a Vice President at fessional TikTok dancer. If you ever need Advisor! Douglas is reliable, kind, and
heavily involved in Jones government as Hanszen as well as a vocal biking enthu- someone to help you make a decision, bursting with energy. He may be living
last year’s floor rep, and working with the siast and captain, but she is so excited Diep is your go-to person: she decides the wild comp-sci life, but that doesn’t
Community Involvement Committee. As to share her infectious spirit with Jones! everything with a game of rock paper mean he’s not going to be the best Ad-
an ROTC cadet he sometimes disappears When she’s not in class or riding her bi- scissors. Diep is a major foodie and ad- visor on the block. If you need a Chaus
from campus early in the morning for his cycle (which quite frankly isn’t very often), dicted to Brochstein coffee (it’s actually refresher, someone to talk to, or some-
training, or you’ll find him doing pushups Dani is taking care of her five snakes (and concerning), and will always be down for one to go on a walk with, Douglas is your
in the lobby. Just make sure you don’t ask hiding them from her landlord :0), or is late-night or any-time-of-the-day coffee man! He’ll always be there to brighten
him to do fingertip pushups. the first one in line at Yo-Yo’s, our local and food runs. You will regularly hear her your day and raise your spirits. Douglas
Despite being our ROTC boy he is the favorite hot dog vendor. Lately, she’s also saying the most iconic quotes, like “The will be there to go to plays with you, work
most accident prone person: just look at been learning to drive, so be sure to ask implication is explicit” or “Don’t let people out with you, or just hang out and vibe to
his joints the wrong way and they break! her if she’s gotten her license when you judge you by your laundry bag.” When music with you too! He has the ultimate
Despite that, it’s a miracle he hasn’t wiped meet her for O-Week (we’re all holding she’s not in class, you can find her discov- range. Get excited to hang out with one
out on his penny board (it’s literally the our breath!). Dani is always up to some- ering new study spots on campus, TAing of the kindest people at Jones, the one,
size of his size-13 foot). thing, but she’s always up for anything for COMP classes, working out at the Rec, the only, the Douglas Graham.
As one of our local earth science majors, too! Her busy schedule doesn’t get in the or watching reality TV on Netflix. If you
you can find him studying/struggling way of her love for others, and she will ever want to look at adorable animal pic- -Katie Wall, Jones ‘22
over rocks and the ocean, but he is always move earth to make sure your first year at tures, just ask her about her dogs, Num-
down to chat. Just don’t be offended if he Jones is the best it can be (and she will Num and Xoi — they are the cutest dogs
doesn’t notice you from far away because move even more earth to get you biking you will ever see! She has an insanely in-
his eyesight is genuinely awful (try on his with her)! fectious and positive energy and you are
glasses for a headache). Despite that he guaranteed to laugh and have fun when-
will always be looking out for you, even if -Jarrett Prchal, Hanszen ‘22 ever she is around, and she will also be
he can’t actually see you. there to support you through whatever
Above all, Bikram is one of the kindest and you face at Rice. Congratulations on get-
most supportive people you’ll ever meet. ting such a kind and wonderful Advisor!
He goes out of his way to reach out and
check in with people he cares about. He’s -Terri-Jeanne Liu, Fiona Garrison, & Candi
always down to talk, sing, play games, or Zhao, Jones ‘23
just grab Chaus. Y’all are lucky to have
Bikram as your advisor! You’re in for a year
full of laughs, smiles, and iconic quotes :)

-Liliana Abramson, Gautam Chaudhry,
Taya Lasota, & Niyah Troup, Jones ‘24

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Patrick O. Aghadiuno Candi Zhao Katie Wall Alex Walberg

Baker ‘22 Jones ‘23 Jones ‘22 Jones ‘23

The man, the myth, the pragmatic Pat- Congratulations! If you’re reading this, you Get ready to meet the funnest and fun- Originally from Brooklyn, New York, but
rick C. OE. Aghadiuno! What can I say that got one of the kindest, most adorable, niest Advisor in the history of Advisors! now residing in Mexico City, Alex Walberg
hasn’t already been said about the man? most dedicated people, Candi Zhao, as Katie, a senior from Dallas, Texas, is so ra- is the true embodiment of unconvention-
He is a Chemical and Biomolecular Engi- your Advisor. Originally from Irvine, Cali- diant and warm that she makes the sun ality: he’s a transfer student, a former col-
neering major and is an Academic mentor fornia, (and will argue that SoCal > NorCal) jealous. She’s always there to cheer you up lege dropout, a Philosophy and Spanish
at Baker! When he’s not hitting the books this Junior pre-med studies BioSciences on a rough day and share memes when double major, and he’s still good friends
this man serves on not only one but TWO and Neuroscience here at Rice. You can you need to laugh. An academic jugger- with both of his exes! This junior-senior
e-boards. He’s the current Vice President find Candi leading clubs such as Coalition naut double majoring in English and doesn’t know how to swim, ride a bike,
of the Rice African Student Association Rice for Hunger or Homelessness or Rice Chemistry, Katie is an iconic boss of books or drive a car (he loves public transporta-
and the Publicity Manager for the Black Neuroscience Society, volunteering at Cri- and ionic bonds. She’s an Academic Fel- tion). But don’t be fooled. Our man is an
Male Leadership Initiative. Even though sis Textline, doing research in the medical low, helping countless Jonesians crush old soul in a young body. He spends all of
he has many responsibilities he always center, or helping Jonesians as a Peer Ac- their chemistry classes with fun studying his birthdays in another country and his
finds time to kick back and spend time ademic Advisor, Peer Career Advisor, and techniques. She’s also an accomplished favorite grocery store is Whole Foods. Alex
with friends. He’s hilarious and never fails Head Residential Health Advisor. Even playwright whose shows will topple you is also an expert in financial literacy: as a
to put a smile on people’s faces. Oh did I though Candi is extremely involved, she over with laughter and/or feels. proud single owner of 6 credit cards and
forget to mention that he’s also super into somehow finds time to play Genshin Im- 3 bank accounts, he has the credit score
anime and manga? Want to talk about pact for hours each day, talk about zom- Even as she pilots her mega-awesome of a 40-year old man. Below all this is one
the latest episode of Attack on Titan? bie apocalypses, crochet and draw (yes spaceship of pursuits, Katie still makes of the most humble, kind, and mature in-
Want to learn why One Piece is the GOAT? she’s ~artsy~), and watch tons of Selling lots of time for her friends and fellow Jo- dividuals you’ll ever meet. This 20-year old
Have anime or manga recommendations Sunset, the Good Place, and Black Mir- nesians. She’ll be your favorite person to enjoys two things the most: teaching his
you wanna share? You’ve found your guy! ror (and plans to watch the Saw movies - bump into at Chaus, and she’ll gladly join 7th grade students and making people
You’ll soon find out why you’re lucky to she’s gotten through one of them so far). you on a walk or run! Legend has it that feel appreciated. From asking you to take
have Patrick as your Advisor! Now all that’s She also has an intense obsession with she goes all-out for karaoke, too! Katie pictures with him to showing you off on
left is for you to meet him! Studio Ghibli and Kpop, and a multitude is beyond excited to meet you... y’all will your birthday, he’ll always show you that
of strange talents: falling asleep within 60 have a ball with Katie Wall! he cares. While he prefers to keep his cir-
-Milkessa Gaga, Martel ‘22 seconds (and going to sleep much closer cle small (good luck getting access to his
to sunrise than sunset), cutting and dye- -Douglas Graham, Jones ‘22 Instagram), Alex loves having visitors over,
ing hair with no prior experience, and fool- working as a barista at Coffeehouse, and
ing everyone when playing Avalon. She is talking about his obsession for Beach
an incredible friend and Advisor, and one House and oat milk lattes. You should
of the best listeners we know. You can al- count yourself very lucky to have him as
ways go to her if you need anyone to rant an Advisor- he will pour his heart out and
to, get advice from, or talk about life with. root for you every step of the way.
Her caring and positive energy will always
make you feel supported and at home at -Justin LaFrambose, Williams College ‘22
Rice, and you are so lucky to have her as & Michael Powers, Amherst College ‘22
your Advisor!

-Terri-Jeanne Liu, Fiona Garrison, & Diep
Hoang, Jones ‘23

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Meg Niu Harry Golen Linh Nguyen

Jones ‘22 Jones ‘23 Jones ‘23

WELCOME TO THE STAGE EVERYONE’S FAVORITE Size thirteen shoes? The brunt of many jokes? Puffy Hair? Meet Linh: Houston native (but did you know she was born
“TRANSFERMOR,” MEG-ATRON NIU!! A Bay-Area native, No, I’m not describing a clown, I’m describing your Advi- in Vermont?), computer science legend, and viral TikTok
NutMeg made the biggest move of her career when she sor, Harry Golen! Harry is a rising junior originally from star. You’ll catch this rising junior getting ready for a “nap”
transferred to Rice this year, but is she a rising junior? A ris- Boston, Massachusetts who is ready to help you in any way after the sun rises and you’re on the way to class, but is she
ing senior? Only time will tell. The Meg™ is a CS major, but you need. Harry is one of those rare people that can talk working hard or hardly working? No one is ever up to really
no one (including herself) knows whether that’s Computer about anything with you — he is a walking encyclopedia know. Regardless, no matter how hard an exterior she pre-
Science or Cognitive Science. When Meg Leg isn’t wear- when it comes to sports, politics, and T.V. shows and movies tends to have, come to her with all of your woes during her
ing a sweatshirt for a major she doesn’t belong to, you can (procrastinating while watching Netflix is a well-developed waking hours and she’ll let you vent or even cry on the floor
find her simping to Taylor Swift or making a new sculpture skill of Harry’s). These discussions with Harry become even of her room about anything and everything. For the love of
she’ll tell you about but you won’t see. Art and sad songs better when you realize he is studying Political Science, Jones, she EVAPORATES water (see: sub-3 second PR) on
aren’t all that Deviled Megg has to offer!! This absolute unit minoring in Data Science, and well on his way to becom- the Beer Bike track as chug team anchor (like the absolute
trains year-round for the Jones Fast Women Bike Team. ing fluent in Spanish, so you can know that his opinions TANK she is)....yet ironically enough, does not know how to
You can catch her beasting at the Rec or going on walks are all well-informed. The dedication that Harry puts into bike- be sure to use her love for you to your advantage after
frequently, and on an extremely rare occasion, you might staying informed is mirrored by how he is as a friend. Harry O-Week and make her learn how to bike! You might think
see her running the outer loop. BUT WAIT! There’s more! will always be there for you, whether that be helping you she is quiet when you first meet her, but Linh’s particular
Megg Drop Soup is also a top notch golfer (if you ever want knock out your homework (he saved me in Math countless vernacular is so addictive eventually you will be speaking
to get beat at TopGolf, she’s your girl), which explains why times), staying up late to talk out your problems, driving just like her. Fueled by instant coffee and an undying love
you off-campus to pick up food, or go- for her three (adorable) dogs, Linh always finds the energy
she has more self-discipline than ing to hang out with you at all the Rice for a good time™ despite her concerning sleep schedule.
90% of her friends. With all her spe- sporting events. With all these sporting Only second to her love for her dogs
cial skills, it’s not hard to see why Meg events, Harry has added Rice merchan- is her appreciation for all things Don-
the Stallion is going to be the best dise to his stylish wardrobe of flip-flops, ald Glover and her dedication to the
Advisor and O-Week historian Jones baseball hats, reflective sunglasses, and people closest to her. While she may
could ask for. Whether you need a khaki shorts, rounding out his appear- be quiet in her care for you, she’ll be
friend to facetime, a bed to nap in, or ance as a confirmed drip God. Despite one of the most steadfast friendships
a hand to hold, Megatron will always supporting the Boston Celtics and you’ll ever have — get ready for one
be by your side, so say “cheese!” and Houston Texans, Harry will always help heck of an introduction to Rice with
get ready for a baller O-Week with you win during your time at Rice, sup- this one, you’ve already got the best
this Bay-Area baddie! porting you in a way unlike any other. looking out for you!

-Georgia Nevin, Jones ‘23 & Jen Spell, -Jay Shisler, Jones ‘23 -Sarah Herring & Tiffany Vuong, Jones
Jones ‘22 ’23

Jonah Sposito Aamir Lateef

Wiess ‘24 Jones ‘24

Jonah Sposito is a jack of all trades. If you need someone to play pool with, he’s there! Got a leaky faucet? Call Aamir because (1) he stays dripping and (2) he got the pipes. Ok, his fash-
If you need a certified lifeguard to heroically save you from drowning, he’s there! If ion… questionable. But, truly do follow @aamirsings on Instagram if you would like your ears
you need someone to serenade you with a mean rendition of “If I was Your Man’’, and soul to be enlightened. In all seriousness, Aamir might be one of the most down-to-earth,
he’s there! If you need someone with a lock picking kit but not someone who actu- funny, and incredibly introspective people at Jones, and Rice. You can catch him playing bas-
ally knows how to pick locks, he’s there! What can’t this guy do?! Jonah is the classic ketball religiously, cracking jokes in the Commons, or taking FREQUENT naps. No matter how
New York City guy bringing his own twist to the greater Houston area. He loves to much he denies it, Aamir’s sleep schedule is chaotic… Imagine combining a toddler’s sleeping
long board wherever he goes, whether exploring the city for the best photo spots habits with a novelist’s efficiency: and there’s Aamir. No wet chugs baby! Aamir was an alternate
(ask him for a photoshoot, trust us!) or scavenging for the best places to eat. He’s on the Beer Bike chug team. He worked his way up, stuck to the grind, and had a clutch dry
literally the biggest foodie of all time but he’ll still sacrifice his favorite meals and go chug on that fateful day. Obviously, Jones Wins Again! Aamir rides for Jones almost as hard as
vegetarian for a month just to win a bet! This Sophomore Sport Management and he does for his Sacramento Kings. He literally is down bad for De’Aaron Fox (his favorite basket-
ball player, person, soul) in the world. If you know Aamir, you know he is a walking thesaurus.
Cognitive Sciences double major is single handedly the nicest This man (literally) spent his childhood glued to SAT Vocabulary books, under his mom’s guid-
man on campus. His smile is intoxicating and his friendly per- ance. When the section was revoked, the words stuck with him and now he’s a vocabulary bank.
sonality radiates positivity (He’s the Wiess positive reinforce- So, if you ever are in need of a word of the day, hit up Aamir. I believe he is a Cognitive Sciences
ment rep!). He’ll start a conversation with anybody and never major (on the premed track)? But my guess is as good as any due to his
look back and if you ever need somebody to talk to, Jonah is capricious nature. Capricious is one of the plethora of words he’s taught
always on your side and gives the best advice! Be wary on the me. Last but not least, Aamir simply radiates kindness and good ener-
basketball court though, Jonah will not only destroy you with gy across Jones. I’ve seen him go up to virtually anyone and start a con-
his nasty jumper, he’ll trash talk to no end. But don’t worry, versation or ask how their day/week/month has been. Although he can
everywhere else Jonah ist he most humble, nice, all around be corny, we love him and his fierce loyalty and infectious charisma. An
person you’ll ever meet. He is one of a kind and all you New H-Town native, Aamir can take you on joyrides across town, recommend
Students are lucky to have him as an Advisor! his favorite places to grub, and just overall vibe. If you New Students can’t
tell already, you got a good one.
-Alidanish Moloo, Renzo Espinoza, Karm Ghei, & Brooke Ermi-
-Brian Serrata & Marcus Lu, Jones ‘24
as, Wiess ‘24

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Gracie Chiang Isaac Che Sarah Birenbaum Vindhya Kukunoor

Jones ‘24 Jones ‘22 Jones ‘24 Wiess ‘24

Congrats! You have gotten quite possibly Trying to describe Isaac Che is like try- IT’S TIME! In the pink corner… hailing from First name is India, but with a ‘V’ in front.
the most adorable Jonesian as your Advi- ing to explain… yeah. This man is less of a Houston, Texas, the number one con- Last name is ‘Kuku’ like cereal slogan “Coo-
sor! (call her cute she’ll blush for days) This person and more of an experience (and tender for Best Barista on Rice Campus coo for Cocoa Puffs”, followed by Noor;
self-described ~casual vegetarian~ hailing a half), but I guarantee that you will nev- and the champion of Rice Coffeehouse’s one thing about Vindhya though—pretty
all the way from Boston is always down er feel bored around him. Isaac is from Iron Chef: SARAH “BAUM-BAUM” BIREN- soon you’ll go coocoo for her cocoa puffs,
to try new foods: either cooked herself Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Columbus, BAUM!!! Armed with the most vibey play- cuz she’s just THAT AMAZING! Vindhya
(her fridge is always stocked) or going on Ohio, and also at least 12 other places. The list at Jones, this cognitive science ma- Kukunoor, also known as Vinds, Vindyha,
an adventurous food run. Ask her about Econ major in him has been put to work jor and history minor can knock out two Kuku, and literally whatever else you want
her dream of opening a restaurant; she as Jones’ Senior Treasurer, but now, he 3000 word papers in just two days. Ask to call her, hails all the way from Scotts-
is already stressed about what cuisine to also gives back to the college through his her to tell you about her favorite animal, dale, Arizona, where the tacos are better,
serve — her food passions range from her continuous presence in common spaces it changes monthly (right now it’s an oc- the sunsets are prettier, and the air is
deep love of scallion pancakes to her ridic- at any and all hours — especially when he topus)! One thing that does not change crisper. When she’s not flexing her home-
ulously unproportional ratio of guac to her has no ride home. If you say something is her love of doodling jellyfish on every town, she is showing you the same high-
chips. An Econ major and Environmental to Isaac, prepare yourself for his favorite surface she encounters. Whether she’s light reel of her goldendoodle Sona for the
Studies minor, this passionate hard-work- catch phrase: “What?” Don’t worry, it’s not taking you on an impromptu adventure 37th time and all you can do is smile and
er can often be found on third-floor Fon- that he doesn’t care… he just wasn’t lis- to see her cat, Cosmo, or taking you to the nod (however, Sona is very cute and you
dy and is always down for a Chaus run: tening in the first place. Isaac may seem best restaurants in H-Town, Sarah WILL fit will get your serotonin needs filled). Vind-
but not after 3pm because she’ll be up all calm, cool, and collected when you first you into the backseat of her car no matter hya is a sophomore pre-med from Wiess
night. Don’t be fooled by her sweet de- meet him, but don’t be fooled! The chaos how many other people are going with College studying Biosciences and Art His-
meanor… you will see her competitive side is there, only one-layer deep. But, two-lay- her. You’ll know she’s organized when you tory, a fitting major because she, herself,
come out, whether it’s fighting for Jones ers deep, you will find one of the softest, see her 10000 alarms, color-coded Goo- is a work of art. Some of Vindhya’s talents
in volleyball or on the Beer Bike chug most genuine half-toddlers in all of Jones. gle Calendar, and index card collection. include doing a semi-accurate Australian
team. If you see her on her phone, she’s He is always prepared with a sad playlist, a Her room may be messy, but her life is... accent, cultivating the perfect Taco Bell
probably just on Candy Crush and is com- bag of snacks, and an unreasonably good just as messy. Nevertheless, you are so order, and having a bottomless stomach.
ing dangerously close to finishing the en- hug (it will make you feel so safe). His heart lucky to have this beautiful, caring, funny All of this aside, Vindhya is actually one of
tire game. Ask her to finish a scary movie is as pretty as his face — which, if you’ve girlboss as your O-Week Advisor. When the most caring people you will ever meet;
though and you might be watching alone seen the picture, you know means a lot — you’re feeling down, she can sing you one as much as people say they’re great listen-
because thrillers might leave her in tears. and he gives all of it to those around him. of her famous ukulele songs to cheer you ers, Vindhya is seriously the person you
If you ever drive with Gracie, be prepared There is a reason that he is the reigning up. She will make sure to check in on you want in your corner when you’re going
for her backseat driving. However, this is Jones Advisor of the Year. Get excited to throughout the year and be there for you through it (and we go through it A LOT).
all out of love because no one has more scream “SAAAAC” loud and proud when if you even need to vent. Get ready for a At times in your first year at Rice, it’s hard
love to give than this smiley and sweet you see your new bestie at O-Week! great year with Sarah as your Advisor! p.s. to know who’s going to be real with you—
sophomore. She will light up your O-Week Now that you’re her O-Week New Stu- just know that Vinds always keeps it 100!
like she lights up every room she’s in. -Georgia Nevin, Jones ‘23 & Kirsty Leech, dent, you are guaranteed cute drawings
Wiess ‘23 on your Coffeehouse cups. -Blaine Samson, Audrey Ma, & Brooke Er-
-Olivia Goganian & Shria Chug, Jones ‘24 mias, Wiess ‘24
-Taya Lasota, Gautam Chaudhry, Niyah
Troup, & Bikram Singh, Jones ‘24

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Anthony Nguyen Imogen Meers Steven Dillman Victoria Lee

Hanszen ‘22 Jones ‘24 Jones ‘24 Jones ‘22

Meet Anthony Nguyen, the love of my life Want to travel to the UK some day with Future Oscar-winning director and Hol- Consider yourself lucky, because you have
— you are so truly blessed that he’s your a local? Well you’re in luck, because your lywood big shot, Drake die hard, anime Victoria Lee as your O-Week Advisor! This
Advisor. This native Austinite is a Co-Ad- super cool international Advisor will hap- connoisseur, and philosophy intellectu- Jonesian rising senior and Cognitive Sci-
visor from Hanszen double majoring in pily host you! This Bri’ish babe, comp sci al only begin to describe the essence of ence major hails from Austin and is the
Statistics and Art History — so quirky :o!! queen, and last year’s freshman swimmer Steven Dillman. Hailing from Lexington living definition of a jack of all trades (be-
Anthony is biiiig on music: talk to him of the year is guaranteed to become your Massachusetts, Steven is an avid sports cause she does almost everything). From
about his plentiful ~aesthetic~ Spotify new bestie (her favoUrite term of endear- fan—cheering on the Celtics, the Patriots, acing school, to creating and leading a ba-
playlists, ask him to go to a concert (he is ment). This baddie survived COMP 182 as or whichever UFC fighter he picks right jillion clubs, and still finding time to bike
SO excited to see his favorite artists in per- a student-athlete, so she will take on the before the fight. Majoring in philosophy as part of JONES BIKE TEAMMM and play
son again), or sign up to be a guest on his world for you. She’s an absolute tank in and VADA, he can often be found sitting club soccer, there is really nothing this
KTRU show to *show + tell* your favorite and out of the Rice Swimming pool, but in the Jones quad in the afternoon, en- woman cannot do. Did I mention she’s
songs. Though he is certainly a cultivator she somehow manages to spend most of joying both breakfast and lunch (at the also dummy fast? It’s crazy. If this woman
of the aesthetic, he is anything but super- her time napping during the day… even same time because he slept through his isn’t literally conquering the world with all
ficial: Anthony is incredibly wise, kind, and for 8 minutes at a time. You should invest morning alarm) or studying philosophy in the stuff that she does, she will most likely
supportive, and he also has an amazing in a comfy rug because she will come lay the Jones commons. He is also the only either be 1. Drinking her comp problems
sense of humor. He can offer a pletho- on your floor. Imogen is a great storytell- person who uses the word “boofy.” Steven away with matcha and/or chai, 2. Bathing
ra of academic advice, as he himself has er — she loves vlogging and gets most of is always down to watch a good movie or in super-sparkly-purple and silver-Eupho-
changed his major roughly 15 times, and her stories from her scarily vivid dreams. tell you about his favorite series—Game ria glitter for her next rave, 3. Eat really...
he also enjoys late night existential rants You’ll never be bored around this one. of Thrones. He loves to review good cine- interesting food combos (pov: eating torti-
(particularly regarding late stage capital- Every night is karaoke night, even if she’s ma and will even try to get you to follow lla chips covered in Mexican blend cheese
ism and the constant pressure to sell out). multitasking with comp. There are a va- him on Letterboxd. All jokes aside, Steven and Sriracha on her bed). Make sure to
You can find him crying to Beach House, riety of nicknames we encourage you to is one of the kindest, funniest, and most ask her about Shrek and her high school
Mitski, or Sufjan in the early morning, wa- call her: Engine, Imohen, Jeff, Imogene, caring people you will ever meet, and you pop punk phase. Victoria is also one of the
tering his many, many plants, or going vi- and Chippy (ask her about these). There is are extremely lucky to have him as an Ad- most caring, nicest people I have ever met.
ral on Twitter for the hundredth time. An- nobody better than Imogen to make you visor. Whether it is a deep conversation or She will always be there for you, as a lis-
thony simply can’t wait to meet you! laugh until it hurts, grab some grub with, a philosophical debate, Steven gives great tener or a shoulder to lean on, and I heard
or give the warmest hugs. When you want advice and he will always keep it 100% she’s also great at giving advice (that I
-Lisa Shi, Hanszen ‘22 to show her appreciation for being the real. Overall, Steven Dillman is an amazing should probably listen to) (but I never do).
best Advisor ever, we highly recommend friend and we are certain that he will be a But truly Victoria Lee is my g, my homie,
Cadbury over Hershey’s chocolate. Imo- great Advisor; someone that you can go to the queen yakker of yaks, and all together
gen will always stand by what she cares for anything and everything, and always my best friend. Get ready for all the insane
about, and you are soon to be at the top of count on. things this girl says and for an incredibly
that list during O-Week and for the rest of good time with Vic as your Advisor!
your Rice career! -Theo Schweizer & Ron Underwood, Jones -Serene Lee, McMurtry ‘22
‘24
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Sarah Preston Esteban Pantoja Lauren Frey

Jones ‘23 Duncan ‘23 Jones ‘22

Are you ready for an O-Week that’s out of this Congratulations! You got Esteban Pantoja as your If you’re looking for an Advisor who can stay awake through
world? Well, you’re in luck, because you have Advisor and now your O-Week experience is about an entire movie, you’ve come to the wrong place! Lauren is
the amazing Mars-researching, rock climbing, to be the BEST one yet. Once the fastest track kid a senior hailing from Rancho Palos Verdes, California and
chickpea-eating Sarah Preston as an Advisor! in Cold Spring, Minnesota, the only place Este- double-majoring in Psychology and Linguistics as well as
Not only is this Earth, Environmental and Plan- ban runs to now is the servery at 5:30 for dinner. minoring in Anthropology. She transferred from UC Santa
etary Sciences major from Brentwood, Tennes- This ~quirky~ Duncaroo will never fail to make you Barbara after her freshman year and has found a home at
see one of the kindest, sweetest, people I know, laugh and is always down for a Coffeehouse run Rice. Whether she is chasing down a lizard, drinking a mat-
she is also passionate about everything she (literally that is where ALL his tetra goes and if he cha cream tea, or not knowing what direction she is facing,
does, especially if that’s analyzing sand grains tells you he has some... he’s lying). Tour guide by Lauren always brings a sense of liveliness and joy to the ta-
on Mars, doing crazy rock climbs, or live-tweet- day, health sciences major by night (mostly be- ble. Lauren enjoys the finer things in life, exemplified by her
ing the entirety of Star Wars the Clone Wars. cause this is when he does all his work and sleeps membership in the Finer Things Club. She has seen The Of-
You can usually spot her singing all the lyrics to at a solid 3AM daily), he’s your go-to for all you fice once or twice or maybe seven times (she has lost count).
a Grimes or Run the Jewels song as she skate- need to know about the beauty that is Rice Uni- Other shows Lauren just can’t drop are Brooklyn 99, Parks
boards across campus, and her spirit and en- versity. You can always find him in Duncan Com- and Recreation, Disenchantment, and Game of Thrones.
ergy light up every room she walks into. Don’t mons or Fondy if you need to chat about anything When she’s not kicking back with a show, Lauren helps run
be fooled though, if you ever need someone and if you see him reading the Rice Linguistics Student Association
to help cheer you up or for class, don’t be afraid to in- as co-president. Lauren excels at bring-
calm you down when life terrupt because chances are ing a smile to everyone’s face, being
gets overwhelming, Sar- he wasn’t reading anyway! extremely sweet, and making everyone
ah is there for you. She In all seriousness, Esteban laugh. Lauren does not excel at making
has a selfless heart, and will always be there for you, small decisions such as picking a place
as your Advisor, she’ll whether it’s to rant or to jam to eat, or using actual strategy in video
do anything she can to Latin music. He really has games — otherwise known as “chaos
to make sure that your it all: smart, social, fun, car- mode.” All in all, you have lucked out
O-Week and first year at ing, and trendy. So get ready with getting this super Advisor who will
Rice are as enjoyable, en- to make amazing memories help talk you through any challenges
riching, and low-stress at O-Week with the most in- you might face as a New Student.
as possible. credible Advisor!
-Kami Boutotte & Liam Garrison, Jones
-Ashna Shah, Vanshika Jhon-
-Erin Harrison, Baker ‘23 sa, & Karen Murambadoro, ‘23

Terri-Jeanne Liu Duncan ‘23 Pranav Mehta

Jones ‘23 Baker ‘23

You’re in luck today, because you’ve got the talented Terri-Jeanne Liu as your Imagine you are at a party. A tall beautiful man walks up to you and says “Give me any pair of
O-Week-Advisor! Originally from New Jersey, and this hardworking junior pre- two-digit numbers — I’ll multiply them in my head”. By the time you put those numbers into your
med currently studies French Studies and Biochemistry at Rice. Terri is energetic phone calculator, he already spits out the result. You are in awe. Before you are able to ask him
and fit: a fast runner, bike team captain, head PAA — she is super dedicated in all how he performed this feat, he has already made his way into the center of a dance circle and is
her roles and is willing to help you whenever you have any academic questions performing the most impeccable dougie you have ever witnessed. “Who is this man?” you won-
or need an workout partner (add her on Strava)! To add onto the impressive list, der. That man is none other than the Pranav (pronounced pruhn-off) Mehta
she is also an organic chemistry academic fellow and a Rice Patient Discharge — the man who has gotten work hard play hard down to a science. Pranav
Initiative volunteer - but she’s always down for a late night conversation or Yo-Yo’s is a hardworking guy. Just look at his busy schedule! Not only is he a premed
double major, but he is involved with a multitude of clubs and organizations
hotdog run (without the cream cheese). If you ever want on campus including the South Asian Society (he is the president of it!) and
to find her, she’ll likely be chilling in a hammock in one Rice Riyaaz: Rice University’s premier CoEd Bollywood Fusion Dance Team.
of the many Rice tree groves with her signature bright But fret not! Pranav will always make time in his schedule to lend you an
yellow Hydro Flask and her go-to boba order (passion- open ear — most likely over a meal from Taco Bell, which he eats every sin-
fruit black tea, 50% sugar, boba). Terri is one of the most gle day. Throughout your time at Rice, you will surely find him putting in
supportive and dedicated people you’ll meet, both to her work in Fondren library, saucing people up on the basketball courts, killing
roles at Jones and Rice and to her friends. If you ever need it on the dance floor, performing experiments on 3 month old boba and
tips on research (especially with C. elegans worms), in- having deep philosophical conversations with people he just met. So get
volvement at Jones, or just straightforward advice, she’s your calculators ready, download the Taco Bell app and brush up on your
got you! Get excited, you’ve got one of the best Advisors to dougie! Get ready for a legendary O-Week with the legend himself!
welcome you to Rice!

-Candi Zhao, Diep Hoang, & Fiona Garrison, Jones ‘23 -Smaran Garlapati, Baker ‘23

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