About Mars
The Roman god of war, Mars embodies disciplined strength, strategic thinking, and military prowess. Campers aligned with Mars exhibit determination, leadership skills, and excel in organized team challenges, embodying the spirit of Roman warfare and valor.
Team Mars embodies the indomitable spirit and courage of their god. At Camp Ω-Week, they are the warriors, valiantly leading their fellow Sidizens through challenges and obstacles. They excel in strategic planning and combat skills, training tirelessly to defend the camp and uphold its honor. With their unwavering determination and disciplined mindset, they inspire others to face adversity head-on and find strength in the face of challenges.
The Team
Read their bios below!
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*Cue Best Friend by Rex Orange County* Everyone stop what you’re doing!! Introducing your new best friend at Sid, Karina Pan! This rising sophomore, born in Houston but also partly raised in the bustling city of Los Angeles, California, is a Political Science and History double major. When this future foreign service officer isn’t writing papers in a Fondy cubicle or leading meetings for the RiceU for Ukraine club, she can be found taking an ungodly amount of naps, learning the guitar, or taking pictures of the Houston sunset on her Android phone with her camera that’s too good to be true. While Karina may radiate chaotic and goofy energy, she switches into serious gym bro mode when she enters the Rec Center. If you ever need a weightlifting buddy, Karina is your girl! Even though you can’t trust Karina to give you directions around campus, you can trust her to give the best directions in life, whether it’s gym or life advice. Be ready to hear her rave about Interstellar or complain about Chaus misspelling her name (again). Above all, get ready to have the most chaotic and exciting O-Week with your new built-in-bestie at Sid!
(Claudia Lin, Sid Richardson '26 & Faith Chen, Sid Richardson '26)
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Need your necklace, Wii, or life fixed? Jo’s your man. Hailing from Sugarland, TX, this man has probably gone through every tool at the OEDK (his second home). Ask him about any one of his engineering projects (he made a contraption to open the door from his desk!) and he won’t be able to shut up (even though you’ll really want him to). Jonathan is a jack of many trades: a violin prodigy, a photographer, a gym goer, you name it. Watch out for his hilarious one-liners – they’ll catch you off guard and writhing on the floor in laughter before you know it. Feel free to reprimand him the next time he tries to make a deez nuts joke or catch him playing league of legends (ew). Jonathan looks forward to welcoming you to Rice and studying, working out, or just talking for the rest of college!!
(Jessica Liu, Lovett '25)
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You’re in group MARS?? LUCKY YOU! Alex is a rising junior and is an AMAZING O-Week dad. He is one of the most caring and genuine people ever. Alex is from Boston (big Celtics fan) and loves Marvel (ask him about his connection to Chris Evans!). Alex keeps himself busy as a SOPA major, data science minor, Spanish certificate-r, and Civic Leadership certificate-r. BUT he manages his time gracefully, balancing his classes (and interesting, rigorous courses he doesn’t even have to take), commitment to Sid (let’s hear it for our PAAs), throw with the Rice Frisbee team Cloud 9, and still prioritizes his relationships with others (we all love Alex). Alex takes advantage of all opportunities at Rice so he’s your go-to person for more information! He is an amazing listener and even better friend. With Alex, you are bound to have such a memorable O-Week and a wonderful supporter throughout your time at Rice!
(Sienna Tu, Sid Richardson '25)
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Say what? You have Kirim as your Advisor? Well let us tell you, y’all are in good hands! Kirim is a senior studying Neuroscience on the Pre-Med track hailing from the far city of Houston. As an In-Charge for Rice Emergency Medical Services, she is equipped to deal with any situation so if you fall off your bike or just want some general medical advice, she has your back! Although she’s obsessed with coffee, she arguably has a greater obsession with K-dramas, K-pop, and sending you cat Tik-Toks at 3AM in the morning (all great obsessions to have by the way). Did we mention she has a cat named Christopher, who is a very good boy? Kirim is such a kind and funny friend and just like how she makes everyone around her feel cared for, we know you’ll feel the same with her as your Advisor!
(Helen Tian, Sid Richardson '24; Victoria Chang, Sid Richardson '24)