Monthly Archives: November 2009
At the Student Senate’s meeting last week, President Shirley Ann Jackson spoke to the Senators regarding the state of the Institute. During her presentation, issues such as languages, the Class of 2014, and the Clustered Learning Advocacy and Support for … Continue reading
Recently, the Institute has seen a spike in crime both on- and-off campus. In the past few weeks, numerous students have been attacked or robbed while walking back to residence halls or apartments in the evening or night hours; some … Continue reading
Last Friday, I went for a visit to the Playhouse to see The Visit, a relatively dark comedy. The play tells the story of Clara Zachanassian, a woman returning to her childhood town to try to right an injustice done … Continue reading
After earning their first win in six games against the Clarkson University Golden Knights on Friday, the Engineers battled out to a 2-1 loss to another ECAC undefeated team, the St. Lawrence University Saints, on Saturday night. The win and … Continue reading
Last week’s Interfraternity Council Meeting on November 11, 2009 provided more information about the transition from the current executive board to the newly elected members. Additionally, the meeting saw the end of elections with the position of vice president of … Continue reading
Although my rule of thumb is never to write an editorial about something in the same issue as an opinion piece is printed, one opinion piece caught my eye this week: “Pay should only be as high as rankings” on … Continue reading
I was at the final football game of the regular season on Saturday (congrats RPI Engineers on the 13-10 win!) and I noticed something. Besides the athletes on the field or the spectators in the stands, RPI students are at … Continue reading
The yearly cycle here at RPI is fairly consistent. We’ve again reached that point where Thanksgiving break is a mere hair’s breadth away, keeping the semester’s hectic schedule of homework, exams, projects, and activities in perspective. Freshmen are settled in, … Continue reading
I am responding to the cover story and editorials in the November 4 issue. While I wish to point out that President Shirley Ann Jackson has performed well over the past decade, the extremely high pay vs. presidents at even … Continue reading
This semester marks the first year the Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center has included long-term exhibits. Beginning with Take a Day for Yourself, by Danish artist Mads Lynnerup, EMPAC has welcomed two more ongoing installations since October 1: Body/Traces, … Continue reading