Ladies and gentlemen, hide your sons! Introducing Antonio Centenera, Duncan’s very own renaissance man - pianiste extraordinaire, philosopher, track star, and general heartthrob! A sophomore majoring in piano performance and philosophy, Antonio is known for his historically informed, technically dazzling, and emotionally thrilling performances on the concert stage - but don’t be fooled, he’s also just as game to get down to Doja Cat or Megan thee Stallion. Apart from his musical ambitions, Antonio can be found taking long runs, cooking up mouthwatering gumbo, reading literary classics, longing to live in a city near the mountains, and pondering the meaning of life in a chaotic and vacuous world. As the premiere musician on North Campus, Antonio is the girl to see and be seen with for Sid Richardson’s iHeartRadioWeek! In all honesty, whether you’re into tennis or Classical music; looking for a good laugh or a lifelong friend, Antonio is EXACTLY the person you want to get to know this O-week!

- Christian León, Duncan, '27; Luke Arnold, Grad Student, '24

Have you ever met someone with a 553 days and counting streak in the New York Times crossword puzzle???? Well, you will soon!! Meet Annika Porteous, a sophomore Bioengineering major at Sid Richardson College. Her insane mental capabilities are not just limited to puzzles. Bioengineering may be her one true love, but she is sought after by all departments. Not only is she a major nerd, but she is also an athletic freak!! “The Female Michael Phelps,” “God’s Gift to the Beer Bike Team,” “The Physics Department’s #1 Draft Pick,” “My Academic Inspiration,” and “The Tallest Sidizen” are just a few of Annika’s many titles. She may be short in stature but big in heart. If you are fortunate enough to be a part of her O-Week family, or her friend, you know she will always be in your corner no matter what. Raining love from above at 5’4, meet Annika Porteous!!!

- Liam Brady, Sid Richardson '27; Rykelle Sandidge, Sid Richardson '27; John Tucker, Sid Richardson '27

Tsk tsk tsk here he is again: Austin Tran, still a 5'7" short king, now a rising senior, back at it again to be a part of O-Week for the third year in a row. Some things never change: this Business and Statistics double major from Katy, Texas is still stomping around campus in his not quite highlighter purple crocs and utilizing RhymeZone to freestyle rap. Although, don’t worry, there are some things that have improved! He finally got some iCloud storage and upgraded from tour guide to Sid shirts. His default wallpaper is long gone, and he has finally accepted the fact that rice must be washed before being consumed. But that is just so quintessential Austin! He will always be a steady rock that you can rely on and will support you through the ups and downs of your time at Rice. You’ve definitely lucked out to have him as your advisor (just don’t ask to play Bananagrams or Monopoly Go)!

- Angela An, Hanszen '26; Guinivere Yeung, Sid Richardson '25

Introducing the one and only Alyssa Tate, a junior chem major (art history minor) native to Buda, TX! When she’s not busy grinding in one of Houston’s hundreds of coffee shops or studying in commons, you’ll probably find her either curled up in bed watching a K-drama missing her cats, monitoring the score of the latest football game (the English kind, definitely not the American imposter), going to a concert, or trying new restaurants with her friends. Alyssa's love for all things red is unmistakable, whether it's her Gerald Way red hair, her devotion to Liverpool FC, or the color of car. Her obsession with Red Bull (or any source of caffeine if we’re being honest) ensures every caffeine-fueled, windows-down car ride with Alyssa is sure to be a memorable experience. And as the designated O-week photographer, she will capture every moment of the jam packed week and ensure that O-week is forever!

- Afton Fults, Sid Richardson ‘24; Jerawn Joyner, Sid Richardson ‘24; Anisha Gidh, Sid Richardson ‘24

You’re reading this, Congratulations!!! You just got the BEST O-Week Advisor you could have ever asked for. A Bioengineering Sophomore from Sid hailing from THE Viva Las Vegas, Ojas is the kindest, sweetest, and most AWESOMEST person you could ever meet! Not only is Ojas a vocabulary MASTER, with 1000 wins on word hunt, he is also one with nature, loving hikes and the outdoors! Whether it's designing medical devices for doctors or catching a shiny Zekrom in Pokemon Go, Ojas brings his enthusiastic and infectious personality to everything he does. If Ojas is your advisor, get ready for the GREATEST O-Week EVER!!!!!

- Lou Zhou, Sid Richardson '27