Monthly Archives: September 2009
On Monday, September 21, President Barack Obama visited Hudson Valley Community College to deliver a speech on his administration’s strategy to foster new jobs and promote innovation during the ongoing economic downturn. “Communities like [Troy] were once the heart of … Continue reading
Every year, students will inevitably hear about a few robberies and assaults that plague the area around the Rensselaer campus; however, this year has brought about significantly more incidents that involve RPI students. The street leading from the Union to … Continue reading
Muse is a band that gained notoriety with its second studio album, Origin of Symmetry, and then solidified it with their third offering, Absolution. Muse is often referred to as an alternative rock band, a moniker I dislike, as it … Continue reading
In the second game of the season, the Engineers found themselves in a grueling matchup on Saturday against the Utica College Pioneers at the East Campus Stadium of the East Campus Athletic Village. After falling behind early by a score … Continue reading
In a recent change to the study abroad program, students will no longer be able to study with universities not affiliated with RPI. Administrators were having concerns about the academic quality and consistency of non-affiliated programs, which prompted the policy … Continue reading
Rensselaer had its first case of confirmed “influenza-like illness,” according to an e-mail from Medical Director of the Health Center Leslie Lawrence. The illness is believed to be the H1N1 influenza, more commonly known as swine flu. The affected student—who … Continue reading
1. Life is shallow. I should get plastic surgery. 2. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been shy. Not that this applies to all Asians, but I was one of those “quiet Chinese kids” who sat silently in … Continue reading
Among the various events that make up the “first year experience,” only one of them makes me want to avoid it like it was swine flu. The fraternity recruitment process is simple at its core. For approximately two weeks, representatives … Continue reading
I have received a lot of e-mails from students since my e-mail on September 18 asking me, “What’s the big deal? Isn’t this just the flu?” I can’t possibly answer all the e-mails personally, but I did answer a few, … Continue reading
It has been four weeks since classes have started for the fall, and the RPI pace is starting to return to normal; freshmen now know where the Darrin Communications Center is and the football team is on an undefeated streak … Continue reading