Archives
March 2026
Endorsement
Zach Nobles for Grand Marshal
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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.
Zach Nobles for Grand Marshal
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.
Kate Goldstein for President of the Union
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.
Beware the Fratification of Student Government
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.
Pi-K for (R)PI day
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.
E-Board reallocates Union rooms, leaves Photo Club in jeopardy
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.
UP Candidate Profile: Grace Meehan
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.
PU Candidate Profile: Kate Goldstein
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.
GM Candidate Profile: Jordan Krishnayah
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.
GM Candidate Profile: Zach Nobles
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.
Tradition!
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.
In conversation with Matthew J. Ter Molen and Maria Roberts
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.