Features
Burying history for 2124
Important Rensselaer and Troy officials bury a time capsule to be opened at RPI’s tricentennial in 2124.
Why did the chicken cross the RSDH porch?
For the greater good, a man eats an entire rotisserie chicken in front of hundreds on Russell Sage Dining Hall’s porch.
Upgrading urban life with HackRPI 2024
HackRPI’s 2024 Hackathon was a success with over 450 hackers working on projects with the theme of “Urban Upgrades.”
RPI Rock Off
Five RPI bands battled it out to decide the top dog in the Union’s McNeil room.
Artists make Troy Glow
The 2024 Troy Glow festival lights up the downtown with ten art installations. Free tours are available daily until November 10.
Thunder Mountain Curry returns to its roots, firing up new era
Once the pivotal decision to renovate Rathskeller this past summer, Thunder Mountain Curry has sparked up a new era full of opportunity, excitement, and good food. Owner Mike Gordon gives updates on Thunder Mountain Curry’s journey thus far and plans for the future.
A Spooktacular Start to Family Weekend
RPI Players and Duly Noted put on a performance of “Fear: A Cabaret” at the Chapel + Cultural Center on Friday, October 18th.
Dogpark rocks the Union
UPAC Concerts presents Dogpark, a local alternative indie band, this past Friday in the Union.
RPI celebrates 200 years with dazzling drone show
Rensselaer showcased an impressive drone light show, utilizing 750 drones to celebrate its bicentennial.
Constants by Sarah Davachi: a passage of anguish, acceptance, and awareness
Canadian composer Sarah Davachi performed a solo concert of Constants, a track from her novel album The Head As Form’d in the Crier’s Choir at EMPAC this past Wednesday.
Rensselaer Carnival celebrates Bicentennial: a heartfelt tribute to students past and present
As part of Rensselaer’s Bicentennial Celebration, a two-day carnival was held on Anderson Field, featuring showcases, games, and a Ferris Wheel.
RPI Players’ Striking Performance of The Lightning Thief
RPI Players’ performed the musical The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical at the Schacht Fine Arts Center at Russell Sage College from April 5-13th.
Grand opening of the IBM Quantum System One at Rensselaer
This year, Rensselaer has become the first university to hold an IBM Quantum System One. On April 5th, the ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the new system, which is located in the Voorhees Computing Center. After the official ceremony, attendees were able to go on tours led by the members of the Quantum Computing Club. The night before the unveiling ceremony, CBS News Correspondent David Pogue arrived at EMPAC to deliver a piece on the quick and frightening progress of AI.
A week of fun: GM Week 2024
Grand Marshal Week 2024 was full of fun campus-wide events and activities. This year’s festivities included the Mxmtoon concert, Provost Picnic, and Formal.
Art Show of “Opulence”
Black Student Association held their annual art show, where they had several of their member’s artwork on display for guests to spectate.
Leveling up at the Rensselaer Games Showcase
Rensselaer’s Game Development Club hosted their 2023 Game Development Showcase, featuring creative projects from many RPI students.
HackRPI X sets out to “Change the World”
Rensselaer’s HackRPI Organizing Team held their tenth annual hackathon in the Darrin Communications Center, providing participants with competition, advice and experience.
Bubble tea splashes into Troy
A new Gong cha location opens in Troy.
Exploring Dungeons & Dragons with the RPI Players’ performance of She Kills Monsters
Editor-In-Chief Soma Patra ’26 recounts the RPI Players’ colorful performance of She Kills Monsters this past weekend.
Engineering Ambassadors go abroad
Biomedical Engineering student Layan Kazem '24 took the Engineering Ambassadors mission to an international level by presenting and leading activities about engineering in her home country, Saudi Arabia. This interview goes over the Kazem’s background and her efforts to expand the mission of Engineering Ambassadors to an global scale.
Smiles that stick
Lecturer in the Chemistry Department Dr. Steven Tysoe shares his story on distributing thousands of stickers to Rensselaer students.
Exploring RPI’s past with Jon Kessler ’79, ’82G
Editor-in-chief Soma Patra ’26 interviewed previous Polytechnic editor Jon Kessler ’79, ’82G, discussing his recent donation to the Rensselaer Union and shedding light on his overall experience at RPI.
Wrapping up the year with “The Last of The Pipes”
Editor-in-Chief Soma Patra ’26 and Contributing Editor Anna Zuniga ’26 watched the Rusty Pipes’ Spring Show this past Friday in EMPAC.
McKinney Committee hosts 82nd annual writing contest
This past Wednesday, the McKinney Committee hosted their 82nd annual awards ceremony to honor the winners of their student writing contest in EMPAC. Here are this year’s winners.