Opinion

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

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.

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.

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

As a musical fan since childhood, Associate Editorial/Opinion Editor Eurydice Molina ’27 strongly believes everyone should listen to Jesus Christ Superstar. It’s a rock musical that retells the story of Jesus Christ that takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions from beginning to end.

Editorial/Opinion Coordinator Kyra Ancone ’27 talks about her appreciation of worms.

In the second installment of book matches, here are two classic mystery novel recommendations for this Halloween season.

Associate News Editor Meher Randeria ’28 presents an opinion on why the Nobel Prizes are deviating from their purpose and how they could, and should, evolve.

Associate Sports Editor Siddarth Nandakishore ’28 discusses why Monk is an underrated classic of the 2000s.

Associate Composing Editor Ryan Gibeau ’26 explains how changes to our zoning codes would help lead to a more livable country.

Associate Features Editor Mary O’Brien ’28 explains why My Lady Jane is the perfect weekend binge with its retelling of Lady Jane Grey’s nine-day reign of England.

Associate News Editor Meher Randeria ’28 presents an opinion on why having choice is an amazing thing.

A non-spoiler review of the videogame Black Myth: Wukong, discussing the major components of its design.

The members of The Polytechnic each list one book they find worthy of sharing amongst others.

Fall foods are the perfect way to celebrate a season, and Associate Photography Editor Annelise Eggen-McElmurry ’27 explores the seasonal options of Trader Joe’s.

In a letter to the Rensselaer community, professor Chulsung Bae discusses his ongoing lawsuit against RPI.

News Editor Alexander Orr ’25 contemplates the benefits of giving more than receiving.

Features Editor Danlong Zhang ’27 summarizes and recommends his favorite books and movies for a long car or plane ride.

Members of The Poly recommend movies that they have enjoyed watching.

Editorial/Opinion Editor John Molloy ’26 discusses whether or not music released after an artist dies should be celebrated or condemned.

Former Grand Marshal Ben Viner ’24 expresses his thoughts on the Student Senate and their work throughout his term.

Copy Coordinator Anisha Biswas ’27 discusses watching a show called Kono Oto Tomare!: Sounds of Life by Platinum Vision and how watching Japanese media lead to further interest in a different aspect of Japanese culture.