Mary O'Brien
Features Editor

Mary is a freshmen biochemistry/biophysics and computational biology dual major from Summerville, South Carolina. No, she does not have a Southern accent.
Previous positions
- Associate Features Editor September 2024 to December 2024
- News Coordinator September 2024 to September 2024
Doom-scrolling to the detriment of reading
Features Editor Mary O’Brien ’28 discusses the decline of reading among younger generations.
Office reallocations in the Student Government Suite spark long discussion
A motion to strip Greek life office space from the Student Government Suite passed after a lengthy debate. The Director of the Union presented an update on the Union’s first floor renovation plans.
Senate conversation with Vice Provost Hradsky on past six months
The Senate hosted Vice Provost of Student Experience Rob Hradsky, who reflected on his first six months. Brandon Wachner ’27 was appointed Interfraternity Council Senator. The Senate also passed a bylaw amendment to limit discussion time.
Art-PI brings colorful art market to life
This past Friday, students from around campus came to GZ Basement and RPI Art Club’s Art Market to enjoy and purchase art created by fellow RPI students.
Bangladesh Student Association receives starter budget, new Board Ops VP confirmed
The Bangladesh Student Association was approved to receive their starter budget. The Executive Board confirms a new Vice President of Board Operations, leaving the position of Vice President for Rules and Special Projects vacant.
RPI League of Legends and Pickleball Club receive funding
RPI League of Legends receives a significantly reduced subsidy. Funding is approved for additional equipment and winter practice space for Pickleball Club.
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.
Senate reinstates Title IX and Bystander Intervention Training Policy for RPI club leaders
In its first meeting of the semester, the Student Senate heard a motion to reinstate Title IX and Bystander Intervention Training for all RPI Student Union-affiliated clubs and organizations leaders, putting the Union back in accordance with New York State law. The Senate also confirmed nominations for three vacant positions.