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Features Editor Mary O’Brien ’28 discusses the decline of reading among younger generations.

Contributing Editor Meher Randeria ’28 shares her opinion on why it is imperative, now more than ever, to embrace diplomacy.

A motion to strip Greek life office space from the Student Government Suite passed after a lengthy debate. The Director of the Union presented an update on the Union’s first floor renovation plans.

Last Tuesday, President Schmidt sent out an email to the Rensselaer community in response to a petition by RPI’s chapter of the YDSA demanding the Institute be declared a sanctuary campus. Schmidt agreed to some of the demands, but YDSA says the president didn’t go far enough.

Rensselaer’s track and field, swim and dive, basketball, and hockey teams all competed over this weekend.

Rensselaer tallied a loss and an upset win last weekend, falling to Cornell in a 4-0 defeat before taking Colgate to a 3-2 victory in overtime.

The Engineers dismantled the Kean University Cougars 26-7 to open their 2025 campaign

The Engineers showed up to play at the Houston Field House last Saturday, scoring four unanswered goals in the game for a 5-2 victory over Yale.

Rensselaer Endurance Motorsport and a NASA-based competition club both gained affiliation. Club Field Hockey, Code Red, and Dance Team also received funds. The Indian Students Association was granted access to the McNeil Room for an event.

After closing the meeting to the public to discuss the FY26 Union Annual Report, confusion erupted over whether the Vice President of the Class of 2026 had been removed from their role. The 2025 GM Week Elections Handbook was also presented.

The Senate hosted Vice Provost of Student Experience Rob Hradsky, who reflected on his first six months. Brandon Wachner ’27 was appointed Interfraternity Council Senator. The Senate also passed a bylaw amendment to limit discussion time.

The Poly sat down with Vice Provost for the Student Experience Rob Hradsky to discuss the Arch, summer housing, changes to punishments regarding alcohol, and more.

Editorial/Opinion Editor Matthew Treanor ’28 discusses his love of the moviegoing experience and how its changed.

This past Friday, students from around campus came to GZ Basement and RPI Art Club’s Art Market to enjoy and purchase art created by fellow RPI students.

The RPI 2025 Winter Carnival, a time of merriment, delight, carnival games, and a great time for the students in attendance.