News

Marty Silverman, renowned Albany philanthropist, dies

Consultant presents issues

Ed/Op

Staff Editorial
Consider student talent in EMPAC project

Editorial Notebook
Footbridge needs improvement

Derby
Process updates benefit everyone

Top Hat
RPI prepares for Red Army

Interfraternity Council
See what greeks have to offer

The Barstool
Points to consider when confronting your TA

My View
Elections should not be affected by aliens

My View
Taking active role in politics will ensure freedoms

Corruption influences politics

Editorial Notebook
Rathskellar rumors false

Features

Students display various talents in auction

Ty Barnett ties it all up with wisecracks in the Union

Dave Barry
Various automobile parts endanger drivers

Words to Eat By
Bombers satisfies hunger with burritos and wings

Genericon draws a crowd from beyond Troy

Chinese New Year teaches others about old folk tales

Sports

Swimming & Diving drowns Skidmore

Dutchmen clip Red Hawks

Engineers stun D-I competition

Rensselaer splits conference road trip

Engineers suffer first zero-point weekend

Women’s struggles continue on road

One-Timers
NBA’s bad boy back in action

Hurricanes eyeing Lord Stanley’s Cup

Rensselaer in Brief

Jackson writes Bush

In an open letter to President George W. Bush on January 25, RPI President Shirley Ann Jackson encouraged Bush to use his State of the Union address, delivered last night, as a means to “spark a legacy of innovation.” She reminded Bush of the impending “quiet crisis,” and emphasized that now is the time to act to encourage a new generation of young Americans to pursue careers in science and engineering. “A newfound American strength in science can be your legacy,” Jackson indicated to Bush.

Jackson focused on the tie between innovation and energy security, pointing to rising oil prices as an indicator of the need to act. She also emphasized the growing number of students graduating with degrees in technical fields outside of the United States and our failure to keep pace with that trend.

Budget appeals heard

This past weekend, the Union Executive Board heard appeals of budgets from Union-funded clubs that were dissatisfied with their original allocations. According to President of the Union Peter Baldwin, approximately 10 clubs appealed their budgets. In order to appeal, club officers had to file appeal forms by Thursday at noon.

Baldwin and Grand Marshal Max Yates indicated that the Student Senate’s Activity Fee Subcommittee met prior to the finalization of club budgets and will continue to meet as the month progresses.

Pirro advances in race

Westchester County District Attorney Jeanine Pirro gained an important endorsement in her race for New York attorney general from State Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno, the Republican who represents Rensselaer County. Pirro will likely face former federal Housing Secretary Andrew Cuomo in this November’s elections.