Archives
September 2022
Women's Tennis
Engineers press opponents at Siena Invitational
September 29, 2022
Rensselaer hosted five Division I teams for the Siena Invitational. Several Engineers advanced deep into the back draw. The doubles team consisting of Nikki Ridenour and Lorna Flores Gonzalez will be competing at the ITA Cup in October.
Men's Soccer
Engineers dig talons into Raptors
September 27, 2022
The Engineers scored three goals in three minutes to shoot down the Bard Raptors 3-0 in their Liberty League opener. Scorers for Rensselaer were Paul Silva, who buried two penalties, and Joaquin Rodriguez, who opened his collegiate tally.
Opinion
Picture this
September 27, 2022
We are far from a world where AI-generated content rivals what humans create, but recent leaps in AI and machine learning have convinced Managing Editor David Liu ’22 that this future is inevitable.
Empac Event
Light displays, flue pipes ensnare audience in Only Breath, Words
September 27, 2022
Editorial/Opinion Coordinator Justin Chassin ’22 recounts his experience seeing Anna Craycroft’s Only Breath, Words in the EMPAC theater on Friday, September 23.
Student Senate
Senate delays motion for Faculty Senate appointment
September 27, 2022
The Student Senate delayed a motion to appoint Professor Chris Carothers to Faculty Senate Tenure and Promotion Committee Representative as they did not have enough information about the candidate.
Opinion
Change your approach to LinkedIn
September 27, 2022
If you’re comparing yourself to other people on your LinkedIn feed, read this.
Executive Board
Flying Pigs Society becomes Union-recognized
September 27, 2022
The Flying Pig Society gained Union recognition. The club wants to hold workshops and bring in professional figures to speak.
Executive Board
Hockey Line returns, Young Democratic Socialists club fails to gain Union affiliation
September 20, 2022
Hockey Line returns for the first time in three years with a few changes, and a newly founded RPI Young Democratic Socialists of America club fails to gain Union affiliation.
Women's Hockey
Carabins carry the day in exhibition overtime
September 20, 2022
After a tight contest through three periods, the Montreal Carabins notched a goal in overtime to defeat Rensselaer 3‒2. Asiah Taylor-Walters and Ellie Kaiser tallied goals for the Engineers, Amanda Rampado and Emilie Venne boasted impressive outings between the pipes.
Student Senate
Changes to Freshmen Elections Handbook draw criticism from senators
September 20, 2022
Freshmen Election ballots are now ordered from most nominations to least, drawing criticism from senators who believe the new system is unequal.
Administration
Harkness field, ECAV main gym get heavy renovations
September 20, 2022
The Harkness field and East Campus Athletic Village main gym went through renovations that brought both fields up to current standards.
Film
Twilight: a killer sports movie
September 20, 2022
If you don’t believe that the 2008 cultural phenomenon Twilight is first and foremost a baseball movie, then you’ll have to step up to bat against Copy Editor Mattaya Gibbs ‘24.
FOOTBALL
Transit Trophy stays in Troy
September 18, 2022
Rensselaer blew out WPI 37‒0 to remain reigning champions of the Transit Trophy Game and to keep the hardware in Troy. The RPI offense threw for 151 passing yards, ran for 231 rushing yards, and scored five touchdowns. The defense racked up eight sacks, collected two interceptions, and held WPI to 105 yards of total offense to shut them out.
Women's Soccer
Engineers dubbed victorious against Knights
September 17, 2022
The Engineers beat Mount Saint Mary College 5–2 in their return to home after a three-game road trip. RPI plays their next home game against Utica on September 27.
Men's Soccer
Silva swoops in to score two against Owls
September 17, 2022
Paul Silva scored a brace in the Engineers’ 2‒1 victory over Keene State, including a game-winning penalty 26 seconds after the Owls’ equalizer. The Engineers play their next game at East Campus Stadium on September 16 at 6:30 pm against the Oneonta Red Dragons.
Men's Tennis
Engineers smash competition at Siena Invitational
September 15, 2022
Rensselaer hosted five Division I teams for the Siena Invitational, their first time hosting the tournament. Engineers Aiden Drover-Mattinen and Abraham Yohannes won singles flights A and B, respectively, and three RPI doubles pairings reached the finals.
football
Engineers off-kilter against Tartans, record home win streak snapped at 14 games
September 13, 2022
The No. 22 Engineers fell 10‒7 to the Carnegie Mellon Tartans in their first meeting since 1911. The loss ends the longest home winning streak in school history at 14 games.
Executive Board
Executive Board pushes back against limited Union hours
September 13, 2022
Executive Board members resisted against limiting Student Union hours, arguing that the Union should be a safe haven for late night students.
Executive Board
PAL, KSA, Alianza Latina to hold cultural events
September 13, 2022
The Philippine American League, Korean Student Association, and Alianza Latina were approved funding for cultural events. The Rensselaer Music Association was approved for a due waiver.
Campus Event
Shining an activity spotlight on the upcoming Activities Fair
September 7, 2022
This Saturday, September 10, 2022, over 200 of Rensselaer Union’s clubs and programs will gather on the ‘86 Field for the annual Activities Fair. From 10 am to 11:30 am, RPI students will be able to explore the various organizations on campus.
Women's Soccer
Dragons dismantle the Engineers
September 7, 2022
SUNY Oneonta beat the Engineers 2–0 in their first game of the season. The Engineers play their next home game against the Mount Saint Mary Knights on September 13.
Men's Soccer
Beacons light their way to victory over Engineers
September 6, 2022
The Engineers fell to the UMass Boston Beacons 2‒1 in the opening game of the season, after two first-half goals put the match out of reach. The Engineers return to East Campus Stadium on September 13 at 7:30 pm to take on the Keene State Owls.
Club Spotlight
How Morgan's Message is "taking a shot" against mental health stigma
September 5, 2022
A new chapter of Morgan’s Message, an organization advocating for student-athlete mental health, has been established on campus.
football
Engineers exorcise Red Devils in home opener
September 3, 2022
The No. 20 Engineers start their season off with a 14‒7 win against the Dickinson Red Devils, bringing their record to 1‒0 on the season. They return to action on September 10 at 1 pm against the Carnegie Mellon Tartans at home.
Engineers press opponents at Siena Invitational
Rensselaer hosted five Division I teams for the Siena Invitational. Several Engineers advanced deep into the back draw. The doubles team consisting of Nikki Ridenour and Lorna Flores Gonzalez will be competing at the ITA Cup in October.
Engineers dig talons into Raptors
The Engineers scored three goals in three minutes to shoot down the Bard Raptors 3-0 in their Liberty League opener. Scorers for Rensselaer were Paul Silva, who buried two penalties, and Joaquin Rodriguez, who opened his collegiate tally.
Picture this
We are far from a world where AI-generated content rivals what humans create, but recent leaps in AI and machine learning have convinced Managing Editor David Liu ’22 that this future is inevitable.
Light displays, flue pipes ensnare audience in Only Breath, Words
Editorial/Opinion Coordinator Justin Chassin ’22 recounts his experience seeing Anna Craycroft’s Only Breath, Words in the EMPAC theater on Friday, September 23.
Senate delays motion for Faculty Senate appointment
The Student Senate delayed a motion to appoint Professor Chris Carothers to Faculty Senate Tenure and Promotion Committee Representative as they did not have enough information about the candidate.
Change your approach to LinkedIn
If you’re comparing yourself to other people on your LinkedIn feed, read this.
Flying Pigs Society becomes Union-recognized
The Flying Pig Society gained Union recognition. The club wants to hold workshops and bring in professional figures to speak.
Hockey Line returns, Young Democratic Socialists club fails to gain Union affiliation
Hockey Line returns for the first time in three years with a few changes, and a newly founded RPI Young Democratic Socialists of America club fails to gain Union affiliation.
Carabins carry the day in exhibition overtime
After a tight contest through three periods, the Montreal Carabins notched a goal in overtime to defeat Rensselaer 3‒2. Asiah Taylor-Walters and Ellie Kaiser tallied goals for the Engineers, Amanda Rampado and Emilie Venne boasted impressive outings between the pipes.
Changes to Freshmen Elections Handbook draw criticism from senators
Freshmen Election ballots are now ordered from most nominations to least, drawing criticism from senators who believe the new system is unequal.
Harkness field, ECAV main gym get heavy renovations
The Harkness field and East Campus Athletic Village main gym went through renovations that brought both fields up to current standards.
Twilight: a killer sports movie
If you don’t believe that the 2008 cultural phenomenon Twilight is first and foremost a baseball movie, then you’ll have to step up to bat against Copy Editor Mattaya Gibbs ‘24.
Transit Trophy stays in Troy
Rensselaer blew out WPI 37‒0 to remain reigning champions of the Transit Trophy Game and to keep the hardware in Troy. The RPI offense threw for 151 passing yards, ran for 231 rushing yards, and scored five touchdowns. The defense racked up eight sacks, collected two interceptions, and held WPI to 105 yards of total offense to shut them out.
Engineers dubbed victorious against Knights
The Engineers beat Mount Saint Mary College 5–2 in their return to home after a three-game road trip. RPI plays their next home game against Utica on September 27.
Silva swoops in to score two against Owls
Paul Silva scored a brace in the Engineers’ 2‒1 victory over Keene State, including a game-winning penalty 26 seconds after the Owls’ equalizer. The Engineers play their next game at East Campus Stadium on September 16 at 6:30 pm against the Oneonta Red Dragons.
Engineers smash competition at Siena Invitational
Rensselaer hosted five Division I teams for the Siena Invitational, their first time hosting the tournament. Engineers Aiden Drover-Mattinen and Abraham Yohannes won singles flights A and B, respectively, and three RPI doubles pairings reached the finals.
Engineers off-kilter against Tartans, record home win streak snapped at 14 games
The No. 22 Engineers fell 10‒7 to the Carnegie Mellon Tartans in their first meeting since 1911. The loss ends the longest home winning streak in school history at 14 games.
Executive Board pushes back against limited Union hours
Executive Board members resisted against limiting Student Union hours, arguing that the Union should be a safe haven for late night students.
PAL, KSA, Alianza Latina to hold cultural events
The Philippine American League, Korean Student Association, and Alianza Latina were approved funding for cultural events. The Rensselaer Music Association was approved for a due waiver.
Shining an activity spotlight on the upcoming Activities Fair
This Saturday, September 10, 2022, over 200 of Rensselaer Union’s clubs and programs will gather on the ‘86 Field for the annual Activities Fair. From 10 am to 11:30 am, RPI students will be able to explore the various organizations on campus.
Dragons dismantle the Engineers
SUNY Oneonta beat the Engineers 2–0 in their first game of the season. The Engineers play their next home game against the Mount Saint Mary Knights on September 13.
Beacons light their way to victory over Engineers
The Engineers fell to the UMass Boston Beacons 2‒1 in the opening game of the season, after two first-half goals put the match out of reach. The Engineers return to East Campus Stadium on September 13 at 7:30 pm to take on the Keene State Owls.
How Morgan's Message is "taking a shot" against mental health stigma
A new chapter of Morgan’s Message, an organization advocating for student-athlete mental health, has been established on campus.
Engineers exorcise Red Devils in home opener
The No. 20 Engineers start their season off with a 14‒7 win against the Dickinson Red Devils, bringing their record to 1‒0 on the season. They return to action on September 10 at 1 pm against the Carnegie Mellon Tartans at home.