Opinion


Editorial Notebook

How to make the perfect cup of hot chocolate for the holidays

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

Opinion

Decisions decisions…

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

Editorial Notebook

Why found family is the best genre

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

Editorial Notebook

Jesus Christ Superstar is in fact a real musical

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.

Opinion

Worms are pretty cool

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

Editorial Notebook

Why you should read Dracula and The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

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

Editorial Notebook

The Nobels

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.

Editorial Notebook

Why Monk deserves a spot among 2000s sitcom giants

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

Editorial Notebook

Is a walkable America even possible?

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

Editorial Notebook

My Lady Jane: A satirical take on the “Nine Days’ Queen” and the Catholic-Protestant conflicts of 1500s England

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.

Editorial Notebook

This or that: the beauty of choice

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

Editorial Notebook

Black Myth: Wukong—Stunning art piece, flawed gameplay

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

Staff Editorial

What is The Poly reading?

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

Editorial Notebook

Trader Joe’s and fall: why it’s the perfect combo

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.

Letter To The Editor

Why I filed a breach of contract lawsuit against RPI

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

Editorial Notebook

Breaking the shackles of the prisoner’s dilemma

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

Editorial Notebook

For the trip back home

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

Staff Editorial

What are The Poly’s favorite movies?

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

Editorial Notebook

How ethical are posthumous albums?

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

Top Hat

Prioritize people, not politics

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

Opinion

Learning about Japanese media with Kono Oto Tomare!: Sounds of Life

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.

Endorsement

Ria Massoni endorsed for GM by Active Minds, Sole Survivors, Disabled Students at RPI DREAM, Autism at Rensselaer, and Comma

Ria Massoni ’24, ’25G has been endorsed for Grand Marshal by Active Minds, Sole Survivors, Disabled Students at RPI DREAM, Autism at Rensselaer, and Comma.

Endorsement

Panhellenic Council endorses Rost-Nasshan, Philipps for GM, PU

The Panhellenic Council endorses Vivian Rost-Nasshan ’26 and Catherine Philipps ’24, ’25G for Grand Marshal and President of the Union.

Endorsement

Catherine Philipps for President of the Union

The Polytechnic endorses the current-serving President of the Union, Cat Philipps ’24, ’25G. Philipps has put years into student government, already helping numerous clubs gain footing on Rensselaer campus. Within the Executive Board and student government as a whole, she wants to improve communication and accessibility, sharing the work they do with the student body.