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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.

RPI SWE, along with a host of other RPI student organizations, put on Exploring Engineering Day, where kids did fun activities to learn about engineering.

Fans new, old, and presidential all come together to freak-out for Freakout!

News Editor Ryan Gibeau ’26 documents his experience at the Winter Carnival this year.

The show this year delivered some stunning visual styles, in support of interdisciplinary understanding between clothing and technology.

RPI Dance club once again takes stage in West Hall to show off their members’ talents and passions.

RPI Players bring Agatha Christie’s mystery novel to life with engaging set design and creative costuming.

RPI’s Game Development Club hosts their 2025 Games Showcase, highlighting the achievements of student game developers.

Battle of the Bands returned to the McNeil room once again this year.

Students gathered to celebrate the finale of Latino Heritage Month with music, dance, and traditional cuisine.

RPI’s Asian cultural organization joined together to host a Mid-Autumn Festival celebration for all to enjoy.

GZ Basement held an art market once again this year, spotlighting the many creative talents all around campus.

Sam Barr ’29 has been crowned as RPI’s first “Most Performative Man” after almost 50 contestants participated in a “Performative Male Contest” on Freshman Hill, drawing in a crowd of hundreds of students.

UPAC Cinema hosted the fourth annual film festival on March 28, displaying the skills of many young filmmakers at RPI.

6 pm on March 28 was a popular time slot for many student events across campus. A rock and blues concert took place in the McNeil room while a retro game showcase took place in Sage Laboratory.

The Black Students’ Alliance Fashion Show, in conjunction with EMPAC Research and DJ group PULSE, showcased pieces from a variety of designers with an emphasis on sustainability.

This past Friday, students from around campus came to GZ Basement and RPI Art Club’s Art Market to enjoy and purchase art created by fellow RPI students.

The RPI 2025 Winter Carnival, a time of merriment, delight, carnival games, and a great time for the students in attendance.

Important Rensselaer and Troy officials bury a time capsule to be opened at RPI’s tricentennial in 2124.

For the greater good, a man eats an entire rotisserie chicken in front of hundreds on Russell Sage Dining Hall’s porch.

HackRPI’s 2024 Hackathon was a success with over 450 hackers working on projects with the theme of “Urban Upgrades.”

Five RPI bands battled it out to decide the top dog in the Union’s McNeil room.

The 2024 Troy Glow festival lights up the downtown with ten art installations. Free tours are available daily until November 10.

Once the pivotal decision to renovate Rathskeller this past summer, Thunder Mountain Curry has sparked up a new era full of opportunity, excitement, and good food. Owner Mike Gordon gives updates on Thunder Mountain Curry’s journey thus far and plans for the future.