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April 2025


Student Senate

Senate updates bylaws to reshape its internal structure and confirms appointments for new Senate officers

By Meher Randeria April 16, 2025

A new motion to dramatically reshape the organization of the Student Senate’s internal structure passed. Several new Senate officers were appointed, including a contentious one for Daniel Chappell, who made several controversial remarks concerning the RPI Playhouse.

Baseball

Mayday, mayday: Engineers crash and burn against Bombers

By Riley Sobel April 16, 2025

A double-header against Ithaca slowly drained Rensselaer’s spirits, who followed their hard-earned 1-2 loss in the first game with a 2-10 defeat.

Student Senate

Investigation into Players probation begins

By Riley Sobel April 10, 2025

An inquiry committee has been formed to investigate the increasingly strained relationship between the RPI Players and the Union Executive Board. Also, RPI is seeking re-accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Editorial Notebook

I was struck by “The Great Comet of 1812”

By Eurydice Molina April 10, 2025

Associate Composing Editor Eurydice Molina '27 recommends Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet, an amazing musical that explores character relationships and development in an intriguing way.

Executive Board

RPI Players back on probation over GoFundMe campaign

By Meher Randeria April 8, 2025

In her first E-Board meeting as President of the Union, Isabele Lieber ’25, ’26G presided over the unraveling of the RPI Players as they were put on probation for the second time this semester. RPI Cricket Club got a starter budget, the Club Operations Committee got their own constitution, and Katie Bates ’26 got appointed as UPAC Chairperson.

On-Campus Event

UPAC Cinema hosts its fourth annual student film festival

By Anisha Biswas April 8, 2025

UPAC Cinema hosted the fourth annual film festival on March 28, displaying the skills of many young filmmakers at RPI.

Features

Rock, blues and games

By Anisha Biswas April 8, 2025

6 pm on March 28 was a popular time slot for many student events across campus. A rock and blues concert took place in the McNeil room while a retro game showcase took place in Sage Laboratory.

Editorial Notebook

What does it mean to grow up?

By Chinenye Princess Urama April 8, 2025

Business Manager Princess Chinenye Urama '25, '26G discusses what it means to grow up.

Baseball

Engineers poach Tiger win in seventh inning rally

By Riley Sobel April 8, 2025

After a rocky start, Rensselaer baseball chipped away at SUNY Cobleskill to carve out an 11-8 win.