Opinion

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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