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The Rensselaer Music Association was approved to begin fundraising for their upcoming Jazz Night. The African Student Association reallocated funds used to host their annual Africa Night. The Graduate Council has access to the McNeil room for an open conversation with RPI administration.

Senate had a Fireside Chat with the Provost, expressed concerns over anonymous reporting—ultimately passing a motion to clarify the Good Samaritan policy for greater transparency—and discussed the proposed Senate FY26 budget.

Copy Editor and GSAS major Anisha Biswas ’27 discusses the immersive power of video games and why people should play the only video game they’ve played recently.

What makes sporting teams compelling, and how do we continue to make them so?

The 74th annual Dutchman Shoes Trophy game between rivals Rensselaer and Union ended in a 24-7 victory for the Engineers and a reclamation of the wooden clogs.

Owen Carmicino ’26 toured the linear accelerator at RPI. Here is what the accelerator is, how it works, and how nuclear technology is affected by the military.

Sports Editor Riley Sobel ’27 goes through 118 elements to figure out, once and for all, which one sucks the most.

In a brief meeting, the Executive Board declared the RUGP effective immediately as of that meeting and approved UPAC Comedy’s request for special McNeil room use before closing the room for administrative budgeting purposes.

Student Senate referred motion to approve the Rensselaer Union Guidelines and Procedures sign policy back to the Student Life Committee to be reevaluated. The Common Organizational Terms Act of 2024 was approved.

In a press release, the Student Senate addresses recent communications to members of the Senate about significant safety concerns on campus.

A new act was put forward that could potentially standardize definitions of several terms used within the operation of the Student Union.

UPAC Cinema, Game Development, and Cycling clubs were granted reallocation requests. Admin budgeting also began.

Associate News Editor and certified kitchen disaster Sophie March ’27 describes her favorite hot chocolate recipe, and how it came to be.

Copy Coordinator Matthew Treanor ’28 shares how the daily choices you make weigh you down, and gives pointers on how to fight back.

After falling behind early, the Engineers rally back to beat Plattsburgh State 57-48 in their season opener.

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.”

Associate Business Manager Princess Urama ’25 discusses why found family is the best movie and TV show genre out there.

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.

A scoreless game on Wednesday saw Rensselaer and Vassar tie, despite a shot imbalance that pressured the Engineer defense.

Rensselaer, ninth in the Liberty League, ended their season with a 1-1 draw against number six Ithaca.

The Statesmen were unstoppable in their game against Rensselaer on Saturday, handing the Engineers a 27-21 loss.

Vice Provost for the Student Experience Robert Hradsky sat down with The Poly to discuss the drop deadline, Arch, the testing center, and more.

The Student Senate convened to address significant governance issues, referring amendments to the Rensselaer Union Guidelines and Procedures by the E-Board to the J-Board, appointing new members to the J-Board, and addressing communication issues and Title IX training.

The Chinese Students and Scholars Association, Game Development Club, and Women’s Club Basketball all requested additional subsidies.

At approximately 8 pm Monday, a red car allegedly stolen drove recklessly through 15th Street, hitting parked cars in front of the Rensselaer Union.