Category Archives: Editorial/Opinion
Hello RPI! I hope that everyone is making good progress on the many term projects, exams, and other assignments that will be due over the next few days. It is hard to believe that after today, there are only four … Continue reading
Diversity, political differences To the Editor: Rensselaer has chosen to award Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Antonin Scalia an honorary degree at the 206th Commencement this May. Scalia has served on the Supreme Court for over 25 years, and … Continue reading
Fundamentals “We are a diverse community comprising a broad array of talents and perspectives. Even as we celebrate this diversity, we are united in pursuit of a common goal: greater prominence as a top-tier world-class technological research university with global … Continue reading
My laptop has gotten a lot of wear and tear in the last four years; some pieces are starting to crack off, and it’s not as fast as it used to be. Recently, I’ve noticed my “C” key sticks. I … Continue reading
The end of this semester has been quickly approaching. There are many things to be done to prepare. With my parents in Florida and Texas, going back home is not trivial. I must find a way to get all my … Continue reading
Hello, RPI. I am writing today as the 147th Grand Marshal. I am excited to start this next term off and am hoping to get started as soon as possible. First off, about myself. I am a sophomore chemical engineering … Continue reading
Hello everyone! My name is Jonathan Stack ’13, and I am the newly elected President of the Union. I would like to first thank everyone who supported me throughout my campaign, and to all of you who went out and … Continue reading
Occupy has moved on from its “making people aware phase” to embrace systematized planning and action, with legislative consequences. Its second act is not publicity focused, so it is not in the media. Throughout America, hundreds of strategy sessions and … Continue reading
MIDSHIPMEN PARTICIPATE in the crossfit event at the Military Excellence Competition. One event tasked four-person teams in performing 300 pull-ups each.Military excellence is something that each and every member of the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps here at RPI strives for. For those of us who are serving our country, excellence can present itself in many forms. These include various … Continue reading
You’ve accepted a job … congratulations! There are many new and exciting changes that are coming your way. Here are a few suggestions from the Center for Career and Personal Development to help in making your first 90 days happy … Continue reading