Nilay Kapadia
News Editor

Nilay is a freshman Computer Science major from Scarsdale, New York.
Previous positions
- News Coordinator September 2022 to October 2022
GM Week election results: Viner, Gallagher elected GM, PU, Massoni reelected UP
Ben Viner ’24 has been elected Grand Marshal and Ava Gallagher ’23G has been elected President of the Union. Ria Massoni '24 was reelected as Undergraduate President.
Senate approves changes to Good Samaritan Policy
The Senate approved changes to the Alcohol and Other Drug Policy along with changes to the Judicial Process. Both sets of changes were aimed at providing more clarity to students about when certain policies apply.
Senate impeaches two senators, debates Elections Handbook changes
The Senate approved the GM Week Elections Handbook, appointed Aaryan Bhatt ’25 as E-Board Club and Organization Representative and Raven Levitt ’26 as Member-At-Large Representative, and impeached two senators.
RPI Playhouse, E-Complex Flooded
RPI Playhouse and E-Complex were flooded over the weekend
Executive Board holds first meeting of Spring Semester
The Center for Career Professional Development and Panhellenic Council were approved to use three rooms in the Union for company info sessions and a “Meet the Chapters” event, respectively. Also, Ramesis Munoz-Valverde ’24 was appointed Club Ops Chair.
Colonie B residents cannot move back until Spring
The Student Senate held a discussion led by Philip Paterson ’25 on the recent flooding of Colonie B. Jacob Fuhr was appointed as Class of 2025 Representative, and the Senate approved a motion to urge the Campus Card Office and Student Life to allow students to use their preferred names on their IDs.
Senate rejects proposal to increase class dues by one dollar
The Student Senate rejected a proposal to increase class dues by one dollar. Undergraduate President Ria Massoni ’24 submitted the proposal so that the class councils and Undergraduate Council could have more funds available for events and to send two students to the National Association for Campus Activities Conference. Also, Class of 2024 Senator Gabriel Tambalini was impeached.
Thomas wins Class of 2026 president
Miles Thomas was elected Class of 2026 President and Addison Mulder was elected Class of 2026 Vice President. Class senators and representatives were also elected.
Senate updates Undergraduate Council Budget Policy
The Student Senate unanimously approved a change to the Undergraduate Council Budget Policy clarifying how class dues are distributed to class councils.