Access Rice University's student newspaper, radio station, and yearbook. Read articles, listen to live radio, explore historical archives, and enjoy daily puzzles and games.
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New: Full-screen option for large images (like backpage!) Bug fixes: fixed sports API failures, misc UI issues
The Rice Thresher provides access to the student newspaper, KTRU student radio station, and The Campanile yearbook. You can read articles, listen to live radio, and explore historical content.
The app allows you to listen to KTRU live, but offline listening is not specified for radio content. You can save articles for offline reading.
The app provides push notifications for new articles, mini-crosswords, and KTRU DJ shows, indicating regular updates. The latest version was released on April 24, 2026.
The Rice Thresher is currently available on iOS devices, including iPhones and iPads. Information about an Android version is not provided.
No, The Rice Thresher is ad-free. The app does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted user experience.
The Rice Thresher includes daily mini-crossword puzzles created by students, as well as classic games like Set and Sudoku.
The app features a dedicated archives explorer for the Thresher newspaper and allows browsing over 100 years of Rice History through The Campanile yearbook.
The Rice Thresher has an age rating of 12+. This suggests it is suitable for users aged 12 and older.
