Archives

March 2026


Endorsement

Zach Nobles for Grand Marshal

By The Polytechnic Editorial Board March 18, 2026

The Polytechnic endorses Zach Nobles ’27 for Grand Marshal. Nobles plans to improve communications between the student body and RPI administration, as well as improving RPI spirit and Student Government visibility, paving the way for meaningful change within the school. 

Endorsement

Kate Goldstein for President of the Union

By The Polytechnic Editorial Board March 18, 2026

The Polytechnic endorses Kate Goldstein ’26, ’27G for President of the Union. Her leadership experience provides her with the insight and vision necessary to improve policies and enhance communication between the Student Union and student organizations.

Top Hat

Beware the Fratification of Student Government

By Tiburon Benavides March 18, 2026

Grand Marshal Tiburon "T" Leon Benavides '21, '27G looks to future RPI student leaders to advocate for both Greek and graduate students as RPI navigates a long-term demographic shift away from Greek Life and toward a larger graduate population in this Top Hat.

On-Campus Event

Pi-K for (R)PI day

By Meher Randeria March 18, 2026

All geared up for a five kilometer run in the cold and hail, students, alumni, staff, and all gathered this past Pi Day, Saturday March 14, to commemorate R-PI Giving Day for the second year in a row.

Executive Board

E-Board reallocates Union rooms, leaves Photo Club in jeopardy

By Kyle Pan March 18, 2026

E-Board passes a motion that leaves Photo Club and the Student Veteran's Association without a room, among other reallocations. Dance Club and ShowTechs received additional subsidies, RMA special McNeil Room request approved, Sew for Hope gets starter budget.

Candidate Profile

UP Candidate Profile: Grace Meehan

By Grace Meehan March 17, 2026

Editor's Note: The Poly sent a questionnaire to every candidate that had filed to run for GM, PU, and UP prior to Spring break.

Candidate Profile

PU Candidate Profile: Kate Goldstein

By Kate Goldstein March 17, 2026

Editor's Note: The Poly sent a questionnaire to every candidate that had filed to run for GM, PU, and UP prior to Spring break.

Candidate Profile

GM Candidate Profile: Jordan Krishnayah

By March 17, 2026

Editor's Note: The Poly sent a questionnaire to every candidate that had filed to run for GM, PU, and UP prior to Spring break.

Candidate Profile

GM Candidate Profile: Zach Nobles

By Zach Nobles March 17, 2026

Editor's Note: The Poly sent a questionnaire to every candidate that had filed to run for GM, PU, and UP prior to Spring break.

Top Hat

Tradition!

By Tiburon Benavides March 11, 2026

Grand Marshal Tiburon "T" Leon Benavides makes his case for why student representation and government is important, especially at RPI. He urges students to vote and run for elected office during the upcoming GM Week in this Top Hat.

Interview

In conversation with Matthew J. Ter Molen and Maria Roberts

By Meher Randeria March 11, 2026

Vice President of Institute Advancement Matthew J. Ter Molen and Annual Giving Officer Maria Roberts shed light on RPI’s dedication to alumni engagement, the concept of gifts, and make the case for R-Pi Giving Day on March 14, with a $1 million push goal and a Pi-K race in partnership with the Rensselaer Running Club, marking RPI's largest annual fundraising campaign.