Archives
November 2022
Town Meeting
Schmidt holds first Town Hall as president
November 9, 2022
President Martin Schmidt ’81 held his first Town Hall where he discussed shuttles, the Arch, and his three-step plan for the future.
Opinion
Taylor Swift is a vibe for every occasion
November 9, 2022
Anna Zuniga ’26 and Justin Chassin ’22 G demonstrate that Taylor Swift’s broad discography covers any mood or situation.
Opinion
The power of door decoration
November 9, 2022
Dorm decorations can help change your dorm’s personality and Annelise Eggen-McElmurry ’27 explains how they can be as simple as a Post-it note.
Executive Board
Discussion of new assistant director of wellness position ensues
November 9, 2022
The Executive Board sought to create a new position called the assistant director of wellness. Administrators insisted on closing the meeting; however, which led to a standstill.
Top Hat
The state of shared governance
November 9, 2022
Grand Marshal Cait Bennett ’23G gives her take on a previous article by past Grand Marshal Advaith Narayan ’21.
football
Engineers sacrifice Saints in second half
November 8, 2022
The Engineers secured a 10‒6 come-from-behind victory over the St. Lawrence Saints, scoring on a touchdown reception by Shane Allison and a field goal by Aleksander Maric. The Rensselaer defense shut down the Saints after giving up a touchdown in the first quarter, holding them to just 153 yards of total offense.
Women's Hockey
Engineers tie Crimson after goalless overtime
November 8, 2022
The Engineers came back from being down 3‒1, equalizing with less than three minutes remaining in regulation, but could not finish off the Harvard Crimson in overtime when Ellie Kaiser rang a shot off the underside of the bar. Rensselaer tied, remaining winless in the ECAC.
Men'S Hockey
Evans knocks out Union at Blackout
November 2, 2022
John Evans buried the Engineers’ game-winning second goal to defeat the Union Dutchmen 2‒1 in the annual Blackout game at a sold-out Houston Field House. Kyle Hallbauer netted the Engineers’ first goal, and goaltender Jack Watson saved 23 of the 24 shots he faced.
Restaurant Review
Mocha Blend comforts and caffeinates
November 2, 2022
Set right off the Goodwill bus stop, walking into Mocha Blend is like stepping into an episode of Gilmore Girls.
Student Senate
Senate rejects proposal to increase class dues by one dollar
November 2, 2022
The Student Senate rejected a proposal to increase class dues by one dollar. Undergraduate President Ria Massoni ’24 submitted the proposal so that the class councils and Undergraduate Council could have more funds available for events and to send two students to the National Association for Campus Activities Conference. Also, Class of 2024 Senator Gabriel Tambalini was impeached.
Executive Board
Club mailboxes removed from Student Government Suite club library
November 2, 2022
The Executive Board unanimously passed a motion to remove the club mailboxes from the Student Government Suite club library.
Men's Soccer
Tigers end Engineers’ season in quarterfinal extra time
November 2, 2022
The RIT Tigers scored in extra time to defeat the Engineers in their Liberty League quarterfinal bout, eliminating Rensselaer from the playoffs.
Opinion
Fake meat is real meat
November 2, 2022
Would you eat chicken grown in a vat? Managing Editor David Liu ’22 thinks it’s an obvious yes.
Student Life
What to know about computer help on campus
November 1, 2022
Need your computer fixed? Go to the Voorhees Computing Center for free computer help and repair!
Men's Soccer
Engineers call in cavalry against Clarkson, advance to playoffs for third consecutive year
November 1, 2022
The Engineers sent the Golden Knights home and themselves to the playoffs in their 3‒0 victory. Paul Silva, Julio Rodriguez, and Liam McDermott netted goals in the decisive victory. Rensselaer finished fourth in the Liberty League, granting them home-field advantage for the first round of the playoffs on November 1.
Schmidt holds first Town Hall as president
President Martin Schmidt ’81 held his first Town Hall where he discussed shuttles, the Arch, and his three-step plan for the future.
Taylor Swift is a vibe for every occasion
Anna Zuniga ’26 and Justin Chassin ’22 G demonstrate that Taylor Swift’s broad discography covers any mood or situation.
The power of door decoration
Dorm decorations can help change your dorm’s personality and Annelise Eggen-McElmurry ’27 explains how they can be as simple as a Post-it note.
Discussion of new assistant director of wellness position ensues
The Executive Board sought to create a new position called the assistant director of wellness. Administrators insisted on closing the meeting; however, which led to a standstill.
The state of shared governance
Grand Marshal Cait Bennett ’23G gives her take on a previous article by past Grand Marshal Advaith Narayan ’21.
Engineers sacrifice Saints in second half
The Engineers secured a 10‒6 come-from-behind victory over the St. Lawrence Saints, scoring on a touchdown reception by Shane Allison and a field goal by Aleksander Maric. The Rensselaer defense shut down the Saints after giving up a touchdown in the first quarter, holding them to just 153 yards of total offense.
Engineers tie Crimson after goalless overtime
The Engineers came back from being down 3‒1, equalizing with less than three minutes remaining in regulation, but could not finish off the Harvard Crimson in overtime when Ellie Kaiser rang a shot off the underside of the bar. Rensselaer tied, remaining winless in the ECAC.
Evans knocks out Union at Blackout
John Evans buried the Engineers’ game-winning second goal to defeat the Union Dutchmen 2‒1 in the annual Blackout game at a sold-out Houston Field House. Kyle Hallbauer netted the Engineers’ first goal, and goaltender Jack Watson saved 23 of the 24 shots he faced.
Mocha Blend comforts and caffeinates
Set right off the Goodwill bus stop, walking into Mocha Blend is like stepping into an episode of Gilmore Girls.
Senate rejects proposal to increase class dues by one dollar
The Student Senate rejected a proposal to increase class dues by one dollar. Undergraduate President Ria Massoni ’24 submitted the proposal so that the class councils and Undergraduate Council could have more funds available for events and to send two students to the National Association for Campus Activities Conference. Also, Class of 2024 Senator Gabriel Tambalini was impeached.
Club mailboxes removed from Student Government Suite club library
The Executive Board unanimously passed a motion to remove the club mailboxes from the Student Government Suite club library.
Tigers end Engineers’ season in quarterfinal extra time
The RIT Tigers scored in extra time to defeat the Engineers in their Liberty League quarterfinal bout, eliminating Rensselaer from the playoffs.
Fake meat is real meat
Would you eat chicken grown in a vat? Managing Editor David Liu ’22 thinks it’s an obvious yes.
What to know about computer help on campus
Need your computer fixed? Go to the Voorhees Computing Center for free computer help and repair!
Engineers call in cavalry against Clarkson, advance to playoffs for third consecutive year
The Engineers sent the Golden Knights home and themselves to the playoffs in their 3‒0 victory. Paul Silva, Julio Rodriguez, and Liam McDermott netted goals in the decisive victory. Rensselaer finished fourth in the Liberty League, granting them home-field advantage for the first round of the playoffs on November 1.