Opinion


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.

Endorsement

Vivian Rost-Nasshan for Grand Marshal

The Polytechnic endorses Vivian Rost-Nasshan ’26 for Grand Marshal. Rost-Nasshan’s goals to advocate for RPI students through accessibility plans, increasing student projects and improving the Student Senate’s relationships with the student body paves the way for a bright, cohesive future within the Student Senate in the coming year.

Candidate Profile

Vivian Rost-Nasshan candidate profile

Grand Marshal candidate Vivian Rost-Nasshan ’26 answers questions about her candidacy.

Candidate Profile

Catherine Philipps candidate profile

President of the Union candidate Catherine Philipps ’24, ’25G answers questions about her candidacy.

Candidate Profile

Joseph Bowers candidate profile

President of the Union candidate Joseph Bowers ’25 answers questions about his candidacy.

Candidate Profile

Paul Khoury candidate profile

Undergraduate President candidate Paul Khoury ’26 answers questions about his candidacy.

Candidate Profile

Ria Massoni candidate profile

Grand Marshal candidate Ria Massoni ’24, ’25G answers questions about her candidacy.

Endorsement

Current Grand Marshal Ben Viner endorses Vivian Rost-Nasshan for GM

Current Grand Marshal Ben Viner ’24 endorses Academic Affairs Committee Chairperson and Independent Senator Vivian Rost-Nasshan ’26 for GM.

Editorial Notebook

How I addressed social anxiety

News Coordinator Nirav Banerji ’27 discusses how he has learned to deal with his social anxiety and other insecurities effectively.

Editorial Notebook

Healing aura or deadly radiation?

Associate Composing Editor Ryan Gibeau ’26 discusses how some stores that advertise healing rocks and crystals potentially unknowingly sell radioactive items, which could lead to adverse health effects.

Editorial Notebook

Why you should watch Severance

Associate Sports Editor Riley Sobel ’27 recommends the Apple TV+ original show, Severance, created by Dan Erickson.

Editorial Notebook

Understanding Hair

Features Editor Eurydice Molina ’27 details her journey to discovering how to take care of her hair.

Staff Editorial

What are The Poly’s favorite albums?

Want to expand your music taste? Here are the The Polytechnic members' favorite albums to listen to.

Staff Editorial

What are The Poly’s favorite places?

Looking for a new place to visit? Here are The Polytechnic members’ favorite places to visit.

Opinion

How I addressed negative thoughts

News Coordinator Nirav Banerji ‘27 discusses how he dealt with negative self-talk.

Editorial Notebook

Exploring the hidden art scene: Art beyond the “Met” and the “MoMA”

Museums and art galleries are a great way to spend your free time, and Associate Photography Editor Annelise Eggen-McElmurry ’27 explores local options.

Album Review

Green Day’s Saviors is a return to normalcy

Editorial/Opinion Editor John Molloy ’26 reviews the newest album from the legendary band, Green Day.

Editorial Notebook

Trends I have personally been victimized by

Copy Coordinator Sophie March '27 reflects on her experiences with trends, acknowledging both her mistakes and happy accidents.

Editorial Notebook

Read The Poppy War to kick start this semester

Associate Business Manager Sarah Min ’27 recommends the ultimate book to be an academic weapon this semester.

Editorial Notebook

Times of day, ranked

Associate Business Manager Sarah Min ’27 ranks the times of the day.

Editorial Notebook

The benefits of digital thrift shopping

Associate Copy Editor Sophie March ’27 explains some of the possible benefits of digital secondhand shopping as well as strategies to shop online more effectively.

Editorial Notebook

Horror movies are really for Christmas

Associate Sports Editor Riley Sobel ’27 explains why horror movies are best after Halloween.

Editorial Notebook

Why you should read Warbreaker and Leviathan Wakes

Warbreaker and Leviathan Wakes are very different books but a comparison highlights why each one is so engaging.

Editorial Notebook

The Beatles release a final song 46 years in the making

Associate Editorial/Opinion Editor John Molloy ’26 discusses the last Beatles song that will ever be released with all four members.