Hugo Gerbich-Pais

1 month ago | ricethresher.org | Hugo Gerbich-Pais

Score: ★★★★★Nearly 17 years after The Hunger Games was released, Suzanne Collins masterfully transports – no, throws us – right back to our first introduction of the series. Writing with a tenacity that mimics the heroic journeys of her characters, Collins’ second prequel is a delight to read, for seasoned fans and first-timers alike. “Sunrise on the Reaping,” the second Hunger Games prequel, follows Haymitch Abernathy, Katniss and Peeta’s drunkard mentor in the Hunger Games.

1 month ago | ricethresher.org | Hugo Gerbich-Pais

In “The Revolutionists,” Rice Arts  discusses the value of drama to make sense of, and guide our response to, turbulent worlds. The play offers a speculative history of the French Revolution, following four women and their fictionalized friendship. Throughout the play, the women grapple with the role of art and storytelling during revolution, as they discuss how they should write their literal final lines.

1 month ago | ricethresher.org | Hugo Gerbich-Pais

Review: ★★★BakerShake’s 2025 production of "Macbeth" saw impressive acting but lackluster directing. Performed in Baker Commons on March 6, 7 and 8, the cast of Macbeth were undermined by artistic decisions which made the show harder to perform. Despite these challenges, several characters gave noteworthy performances. Macbeth himself played the role exquisitely.

2 months ago | ricethresher.org | Hugo Gerbich-Pais

Rush season is upon us. For those of you who aren't friends with your college's coordinators, here is a ranked list of O-Week themes to help you start planning where to co-advise. 1. Duncan College: Lasso-Week – Welcome to the Roodeo  Duncan College's O-Week coords gave us a masterclass in theme selection. This theme nods to Rice's Texan roots and also to Duncan’s mascot itself. It is also refreshingly original, ready to spark a number of Southern and desert-inspired puns. 2.

2 months ago | ricethresher.org | Hugo Gerbich-Pais

Kyungha has nothing left to live for, until she is tasked with saving the life of her friend’s bird. What follows is a haunting exploration of the burden of remembrance and historical violence. Originally published in Korean in 2021, “We Do Not Part,” translated into English by e. yaewon and Paige Aniyah Morris, was released Jan. 21. It left me breathless; Kang’s latest novel still sits heavy on my chest and haunts my thoughts.