The Polytechnic provides space for the airing of opinions on campus issues in the “Letters to the Editor” part of the opinion section. Letters to the editor must be no longer than 500 words in length. This forum is intended for use by the entire Rensselaer community.
Another medium available for the use of the Rensselaer community is My View. My Views are editorial columns by an individual on a campus-related issue. My Views must be between 500 and 700 words in length.
All opinion pieces must be signed and have the author’s phone number and Rensselaer Identification Number in order to be considered for publication. The Poly may, however, withhold the name(s) of the author(s) upon request.
While The Poly is under no obligation to publish any material received, such material will be published as space permits. The Poly reserves the right to refuse the publication of any material it considers libelous, obscene, poorly written, or in conflict with this Code of Operations. The Poly also reserves the right to delete such portions of opinion pieces which are considered unnecessary or irrelevant to the point in question, or to edit or delete sections for reasons of space, style, or clarity.
The columns “Top Hat” and “Derby” are granted as a forum for the Grand Marshal and the President of the Union to present their views and to help them keep their constituents informed on some of the pertinent activities of student government.
Other columns are granted on a semesterly or yearly basis by the Editorial Board. These columns shall provide differing viewpoints to help balance the newspaper. Like all columns, however, they are subject to the same regulations as opinion pieces.
