Dateline Rice for Nov. 4, 2024 (Weekend Edition)

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NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

How Americans feel about the election: Anxious and scared
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities and professor of history, is quoted. 
The New York Times
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-brinkley

With GOP holding thin lead in US House, these congressional races in Texas could tip scale
Mark Jones, the Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies, professor of political science and fellow in political science at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
USA Today (This article originally appeared in the Austin American-Statesman, and it appeared on the front page of its Nov. 4 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-jones
'Reddest county in the state': How Montgomery County powers Republican victories in Texas
Houston Chronicle (This article appeared on the front page of the Nov. 2 print edition of the Chronicle and on the front page of the Nov. 4 print edition of the San Antonio Express-News, and it appeared in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-jones
'Texas: The Issue Is' — 2024 Election Special
Fox 7 Online (This segment also aired on KRIV-TV in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-jones
'Take 5'
KRGV-TV (Harlingen, Texas)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-jones
KTSA-AM (San Antonio)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-jones (This segment aired on 21 affiliate stations across the U.S.)
KYW-AM (Philadelphia)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-jones (This segment aired on 27 affiliate stations across the U.S.)

Harris, Trump both prioritize US tech interests
Kenneth Evans, scholar in science and technology policy at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy and assistant director for innovation policy, is quoted.
Deutsche Welle
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-evans

Does everyone have a responsibility to vote?
An article cites research by the late Lyn Ragsdale, the former Radoslav A. Tsanoff Professor of Public Affairs and professor of political science, and Jerrold Rusk, professor emeritus of political science.
The New York Times
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-ragsdale-rusk

Petroleras bajan deuda pero Pemex la mantiene
Miriam Grunstein, nonresident scholar in the Center for the United States and Mexico at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
El Universal (This article also appeared in MSN Dinero Mexico, and it appeared on the front page of the Nov. 4 print edition. This article also appeared in Cuarto Poder and Zócalo and its Monclova, Acuña and Saltillo print editions.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-grunstein

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Why we trust the Harris County clerk to hold a fair and secure election | Opinion
Bill King, fellow in public finance at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, co-authored an op-ed.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared on the front of the Outlook section in the Nov. 3 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-king

More life sciences commercialization on Houston's horizon, CTMC CEO says
An article mentions that Rice has launched RBL LLC, which aims to take technology that is developed and de-risked from Rice's Biotech Launch Pad accelerator and form a pipeline for new companies. Paul Wotton, executive director of the Launch Pad, is mentioned.
HoustonInno
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-wotton

How moving William Marsh Rice statue unlocked beauty and connection | Editorial
An article features the redesign of Rice's Academic Quadrangle, which included the relocation of the Founder's Memorial and the development of three distinct zones: the first for ceremonies, a second to serve as a commons and a third to be an informal community space.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared on the front of the Opinion section in the Nov. 4 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-hc

Rice graduate stars in Houston Grand Opera's 'Cinderella'
An article featuring alumnus Jack Swanson mentions that he studied under Stephen King, the Lynette S. Autrey Professor Emeritus of Voice at Rice's Shepherd School of Music.
City Cast Houston
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-swanson-king

Feds freeze La Linea's assets, expose ties to Jalisco cartel
An article cites a 2022 report by the Center for the United States and Mexico at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy into Mexican cartels' dark networks.
Border Report
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-br

Texas-Squared Startup newsletter No. 476
A roundup features Rice news stories from the past week.
Texas-Squared Startup on Medium
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-tss

Freshmen enrollment dropped this fall around the country. In Houston, many colleges reported growth.
An article mentions that Rice's freshman enrollments increased by almost 2% this year.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in MSN Money.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-hc

BROADCAST

Inside Rice University's political campaign button collection of America's past
A broadcast features the collection of political buttons at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, which was donated by Carol Desenberg's late husband. Mark Jones, the Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies, professor of political science and fellow in political science at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed.
Click2Houston (This segment aired six times on KPRC-TV in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-jones

What one expert says could make the difference in Texas Senate race
Bob Stein, the Lena Gohlman Fox Professor of Political Science and fellow in urban politics at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
KHOU Online (This segment also aired seven times on KHOU-TV in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-stein
'CBC Newsroom'
CBC
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-stein

See Rice University's Shepherd School of Music's New Art/New Music program
An article features Sid Richardson College senior Jaylin Vinson, who has helped organize the New Art/New Music Fall 2024 event, which combines work by Rice's Shepherd School of Music with art installations at Rice's Moody Center for the Arts.
Click2Houston (This article also appeared on Click2Houston's YouTube site and Biloxi News, and this segment aired on KPRC-TV in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-vinson

Experts say young voters are critical for this election
A panel discussion of young voters includes students from Rice. 
KHOU Online (This segment also aired on KHOU-TV in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-khou

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Quantum breakthrough could propel superconductors to the next level
An article features collaborative Rice research into the magnetism and electronic interactions in cutting-edge materials. Co-authors Ming Yi, assistant professor of physics and astronomy and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow, and Zheng Ren, postdoctoral associate and a Rice Academy Junior Fellow, are mentioned.
Lifeboat Foundation (This article also appeared in SciTechDaily.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-yi-ren
Des électrons localisés bouleversent notre compréhension du magnétisme quantique
Enerzine
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-yi-ren

Reactor developed at Rice University could make direct air capture more energy efficient
An article features Rice research developing an electrochemical reactor that may reduce energy consumption for direct air capture. Co-authors Haotian Wang, William Marsh Rice Trustee Chair and associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, and postdoctoral researcher Zhiwei Fang are quoted.
Technology.org
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-wang-fang

How four partnerships are advancing cutting-edge cancer care
An article mentions that Rice is partnering with the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to launch the Center for Operations Research in Cancer, a joint initiative to use data to solve complex challenges in cancer care. 
Modern Healthcare
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-mh

The 'Courage Tour' is attempting to get Christians to vote for Trump
Alumnus Michael Heyes authored an op-ed.
Rappler
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-heyes

Surviving the valley of death: The 7-step approach for neurotech startups
An article co-authored by JoJo Platt mentions that she was on the organizing committee of the InterfaceRice conference which took place earlier this year.
Med Device Online
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-mdo

Genetics and pollution drive severity of asthma symptoms
An article mentions that experts at Rice are collaborating on research into how traffic pollution affects asthma patients with a specific genetic profile.
Parenting Bharat
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-pb
 
Takeaways from Tallahassee — a full count
A roundup features alumnus Peter Jones.
Florida Politics
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-jones

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

Anthony Trionfo and Albert Cano Smit at The Stissing Center
Jon Kimura Parker, professor of piano at Rice's Shepherd School of Music, is quoted.
The Millbrook Independent
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-parker

DEBORAH DOMINE: Stop vilifying those in need and fix the problem
An article cites research by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy into undocumented immigrants.
The Goshen News
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-gn

Wayland students recognized for scientific research breakthroughs, award-winning presentation
An article mentions that a student from Rice placed third in the undergraduate poster competition at the Welch Summer Research Program.
Wayland Baptist University
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-wbu

SPORTS

Dean Connors runs for 105 yards, 2 TDs; Rice beats Navy for first time since 2002 
An article mentions that Rice's football team defeated Navy 24-10 Nov. 2.
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in 100 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-ap
After more than 5 hours of delays, Rice Owls sink Navy Midshipmen in Pete Alamar's debut
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in the Nov. 4 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-hc
Rice survives 5+ hours of delays, stuns Navy 24-10 in Alamar’s interim coach debut
SB Nation
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-sbn
Rice outlasts Navy 24-10 after five-hour delay
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-the.american
Rice gets a fresh start under interim football coach Pete Alamar with a focus on Navy
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in the Nov. 2 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-hc
Ranking 134 college football teams after Week 10: The Boise State scenario you shouldn't sleep on
The Athletic
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-the.athletic
10 CFB Things: The six best coaching performances this year
Dave Campbell's Texas Football
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-dctf
Week 11 college football power ratings and predictions
VSiN
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-vsin
'Wake Up! with SallyMac & Lina'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-kriv
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-kriv.2
'KPRC Channel 2 News'
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-kprc (This segment aired four times.)
'Fox 26 News'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-kriv
'KHOU 11 News Saturday Morning'
KHOU-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-khou
'Fox 26 Morning News Weekends'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-kriv (This segment aired twice.)
'11 News'
WBAL-TV (Baltimore)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-wbal
'Armed Forces Event'
ESPNEWS
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-espn
KTRH-AM (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-ktrh (This segment aired four times.)

American Athletic Conference announces 2024 women's soccer honors
An article features the following American Athletic Conference women's soccer honors: Rice soccer player Leah Chancey was named the Offensive Player of the Year; head coach Brian Lee and assistant coaches Genessee Puntigam, Travis Curson and Bella Killgore were voted the Coaching Staff of the Year; Owls Faith Hutchins was named to the All-Conference Second Team; Kat Lazor was named to the All-Conference Third Team; and Lilly Reuscher was named to the All-Freshman Team.
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-the.american.soccer.honors

Women's soccer opens AAC Championship against No. 4 Rice
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team is slated to play the University of Alabama at Birmingham in the quarterfinals of the American Athletic Conference Women's Soccer Championship tournament in Lakewood Range, Florida, Nov. 4.
UABSports.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-uab

'Houston's Morning Show'
A broadcast features Rice head men's basketball coach Rob Lanier ahead of the Owls' season-opening game against Florida International University Nov. 5.
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-lanier
Rice Owls open season at home against the Florida International Panthers
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in 100 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-ap
Men's basketball opens 2024-25 season at Rice on Tuesday
FIUSports.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-fiu
Men's basketball announces game times, TV info for 2024-25
FIUSports.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-fiu

Jackrabbits open season at Rice
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team is slated to play South Dakota State University Nov. 4.
GoJacks.com (This article also appeared in SDSUCollegian.com.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-jacks

Memphis' comeback bid falls short at UTSA
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play the University of Memphis Nov. 8.
GoTigersGo.com (This article also appeared in BVM Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-tigers
College football star suffers gruesome injury while hitting Cristiano Ronaldo's celebration
TalkSport.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-ts
'Fox 13 News'
WHBQ-TV (Memphis, Tennessee)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-whbq
'Ryan Silverfield Show'
WMC-TV (Memphis, Tennessee)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-wmc
'Action News'
WMC-TV (Memphis, Tennessee)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-wmc

Men's tennis sweeps singles on final day of Farnsworth Invitational
An article mentions that Rice's men's tennis team recently competed in Princeton University's Farnsworth Invitational.
GoPrincetonTigers.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-princeton
Men's tennis earns pair of ranked victories on Day Two at Farnsworth Invitational
GoPrincetonTigers.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-princeton
Aggies conclude successful trip to the Farnsworth Invitational
12thMan.com (This article also appeared in BVM Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-12th.man
Tar Heels heading to Princeton for Farnsworth Invitational
GoHeels.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-heels
MTEN concludes action at Farnsworth Invitational
GoHeels.com (This article also appeared in BVM Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-heels
Strong Saturday for MTEN in Princeton
GoHeels.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-heels
Men's tennis to host Farnsworth Invitational
GoPrincetonTigers.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-princeton

Lady Chaps charge into new season facing Kutztown in Classic matchup
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team defeated Lubbock Christian University 69-49 in an exhibition game Oct. 29.
LCUChaps.com (This article also appeared in BVM Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-lcu

High school volleyball playoffs: Top Houston teams, players to watch
An article mentions that Zora Bello has committed to play volleyball at Rice.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-hc

Shockers silence Tulsa
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team is slated to play Wichita State University Nov. 8.
GoShockers.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-shockers
Volleyball outlasts the Golden Hurricane in four sets for the second time this weekend
The Sunflower
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-sunflower

Roster moves: Jaguars make four roster moves including downgrading S Andrew Wingard and RB Keilan Robinson
An article features former Rice football player Austin Trammell.
Jaguars.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-trammell

This Week in UTA Athletics — Nov. 2, 2024
An article mentions that Rice will host the Rice Invitational tennis tournament Nov. 7-10.
UTAMavs.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-uta

Swimming and diving has a strong dual meet against Rice
An article mentions that Rice's swim team defeated Tulane University Nov. 1.
TulaneGreenWave.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-tulane

Charlotte opens AAC Championships against East Carolina
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team lost to East Carolina University 2-1 Oct. 31.
Charlotte49ers.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-49ers
'News Channel 12 This Morning'
WCTI-TV (Greenville, North Carolina)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-wcti (This segment aired six times.)

Army quarterback Bryson Daily declared inactive for today's game against Air Force
An article mentions that Rice's football team lost to Army 37-14 Sept. 21.
Times Herald-Record
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-thr

Who's playing where? A cheat sheet on college sports realignment
An article mentions that Rice competes in the American Athletic Conference.
Daily Independent
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-aac

'H-Town High School Sports Show'
A broadcast mentions that Rice Stadium hosted a high school football game last weekend.
KIAH-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-kiah

'Sports Sunday'
A broadcast mentions that Rice's men's basketball team is slated to play Florida State University Nov. 9.
KPRC-TV
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-kprc

NEWS RELEASES

Celebrating democracy: Rice Election Day activities to feature on-campus polling, civic celebration and watch party
Rice is gearing up for Election Day on campus Nov. 5 with a lineup of events aimed at encouraging civic engagement and a spirit of democracy among students, faculty and staff. The day will include an Election Day block party hosted by a coalition of student organizations from 12-4 p.m. in the Academic Quad. The event will feature voter information to help support and inform participants about their voting rights and options along with refreshments, live music, a civic organization fair and a dunk tank, bouncy castle and photo booth.
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-news-release-rice.election.day

Valentin Radutiu appointed professor of cello at Rice's Shepherd School of Music
Acclaimed cellist Valentin Radutiu began his musical journey at the age of 6 when he started learning the cello from his father, a cellist with the Munich Radio Orchestra who had fled communist Romania. This early immersion in music coupled with his father's inspiring story of resilience and dedication has profoundly shaped Radutiu’s approach to performance and teaching, an approach he will bring to Rice's Shepherd School of Music as a professor of cello beginning July 1, 2025. 
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-news-release-radutiu

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