Monthly Archives: October 2009
In addition to the Student Senate’s normal business at last week’s meeting, several guests from the administration came to speak with the senators about updates within the sphere of academics. Provost Robert E. Palazzo, Vice President for Research Francine Berman, … Continue reading
Show your school spirit It’s a great time to be an Engineer! As the colder weather blows into Troy, so does the sound of buzzers, cheers, and the pep band from the Houston Field House along with the conclusion of … Continue reading
Anyone who was not in an isolation room this past weekend couldn’t help but notice the increase in traffic around campus—that’s right, the drop in temperatures and the pouring rain meant that it was once again time for Family Weekend … Continue reading
In a change of pace from the past few seasons, the men’s hockey team has started the season on a different foot—the winning kind, that is. With this past weekend’s sweep of Atlantic Hockey opponents in non-conference play, the Engineers … Continue reading
Everyone knows that sophomore year is a stressful one. I found this out when I had a panic attack one morning in LITEC. What, you ask, would have caused it? A combination of labs for LITEC, homework for COCO, and … Continue reading
We’re a little more than halfway done with the fall semester; Family Weekend hopefully brought you some quality time with the parents (and maybe some free dinners) and a recharge for the long haul to Thanksgiving vacation. Every Sunday, when … Continue reading
Family Weekend has passed, and the semester is whooshing by once again. That ring of excitement that has been in the air since the anticipation of the East Campus Athletic Village can finally tone down, at least for a moment. … Continue reading
This year is an off-year, which means that many people don’t go out and vote, though these may be some of the most important elections that deal with its citizens directly. This year is your city and county elections, your … Continue reading
1. I remember being 6 and sitting in my first grade class with my stupid teacher wrapped up in foil. “Guess what I am?!” she asked theclass. We were all silent. “No one can guess? I’m a witch!” “… More … Continue reading
You might have heard of Shaimus. They’re a quintet formed at the Berkley College of Music in Boston—but based in Los Angeles, California. You may have even heard one of their songs. This really depends on whether you, like me, … Continue reading