Opinion

Associate Composing Editor Ryan Gibeau ’26 discusses how some stores that advertise healing rocks and crystals potentially unknowingly sell radioactive items, which could lead to adverse health effects.

Associate Sports Editor Riley Sobel ’27 recommends the Apple TV+ original show, Severance, created by Dan Erickson.

Features Editor Eurydice Molina ’27 details her journey to discovering how to take care of her hair.

Want to expand your music taste? Here are the The Polytechnic members' favorite albums to listen to.

Looking for a new place to visit? Here are The Polytechnic members’ favorite places to visit.

News Coordinator Nirav Banerji ‘27 discusses how he dealt with negative self-talk.

Museums and art galleries are a great way to spend your free time, and Associate Photography Editor Annelise Eggen-McElmurry ’27 explores local options.

Editorial/Opinion Editor John Molloy ’26 reviews the newest album from the legendary band, Green Day.

Copy Coordinator Sophie March '27 reflects on her experiences with trends, acknowledging both her mistakes and happy accidents.

Associate Business Manager Sarah Min ’27 recommends the ultimate book to be an academic weapon this semester.

Associate Business Manager Sarah Min ’27 ranks the times of the day.

Associate Copy Editor Sophie March ’27 explains some of the possible benefits of digital secondhand shopping as well as strategies to shop online more effectively.

Associate Sports Editor Riley Sobel ’27 explains why horror movies are best after Halloween.

Warbreaker and Leviathan Wakes are very different books but a comparison highlights why each one is so engaging.

Associate Editorial/Opinion Editor John Molloy ’26 discusses the last Beatles song that will ever be released with all four members.

Associate Editorial/Opinion Editor John Molloy ’26 reviews Eminem’s The Marshall Mathers LP2, released in November 2013.

Associate Editorial/Opinion Editor John Molloy ’26 reviews Taylor Swift’s latest re-recorded album, 1989 (Taylor's Version).

Associate Features Editor Alexis Vallier ’27 shares how reading instead of scrolling has altered her lifestyle and how she believes it can help others.

Associate Editorial/Opinion Editor John Molloy ’26 reviews the newest album from the iconic pop-punk band Blink-182.

Features Editor Eurydice Molina '26 explains why chocolate is her favorite candy.

Composing Editor Marissa Ho ’26 suggests that convenience stores in the U.S. should borrow ideas from Asia.

Associate Editorial/Opinion Editor John Molloy ‘26 reviews Roger Waters’ The Dark Side of the Moon Redux

Photography Coordinator Annelise Eggen-McElmurry ‘27 explains how a great weekend adventure can be just down the hill from your dorm.

Editorial/Opinion Editor Megan Waller ’26 shares her experience with strength training and how it has shaped her as a person and improved her life.