Monthly Archives: November 2009
Two years ago, Infinity Ward pulled the Call of Duty series out of the oversaturated World War II market and rebooted in the present with Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. The result was an incredible campaign that offered intense … Continue reading
Like any great columnist who has been writing for some time, I’ve run out of ideas. So like the circus juggler whose four-ball act has become stale, the course is clear: Lame + 1 = Awesome. I have to add … Continue reading
One word: Epic. Vocalist James Hetfield, drummer Lars Ulrich, lead guitarist Kirk Hannett, and bassist Robert Trujillo proved to the Times Union Center and Albany once again on November 12 that Metallica can still put on a show after 28 … Continue reading
Par-TEE! A century ago, Troy was a-rockin’ with parades, speeches, banquets, bunting, fireworks. The 1909 Hudson-Fulton Celebration honored the tri-centennial of Henry Hudson’s trip up his namesake river, and the centennial of Robert Fulton’s 1807 steamship journey on said river. … Continue reading
I’m always on the lookout for good, traditional American songs. When my friend lent me his copy of The Civil War, a 1998 Broadway musical, I was quickly captivated and hypnotized. I usually am not a fan of musicals, but … Continue reading
Once upon a time in my eighth grade earth science class, we were given an extra credit assignment: to take a photograph of ourselves standing eggs on end during the Spring Equinox. Being the heinous overachiever that I was, I … Continue reading
It’s no doubt that green is in; everywhere we look we are surrounded by messages to save the planet, save money, buy local, and so on and so forth. We’re encouraged to drive less, reuse more, and adjust our lifestyles … Continue reading
Rensselaer men’s soccer fell in the second round of the NCAA Division-III soccer tournament this past Sunday after putting forth a stellar performance to reach advanced play in the season. RPI, ranked No. 13 in the nation, took down No. … Continue reading
Following a difficult loss to Cornell University last weekend, the women’s hockey team has stepped up its game in the final two matches of a four-game home stand this past weekend. Rensselaer handily defeated the Yale University Bulldogs by a … Continue reading
On a cold and rainy afternoon at the East Campus Stadium, the RPI Engineers defeated the United States Merchant Marine Academy Mariners by a score of 13-10. With the victory, the Engineers finish the season with a 5-4 overall record … Continue reading