Opinion
Silksong is finally here
Editorial/Opinion Editor Matthew Treanor ’28 details the story leading up to the release of Hollow Knight: Silksong and what the game means to him.
Touching grass is unfortunately good advice
Senior Managing Editor Anisha Biswas ’27 discusses the benefits of going outside as an overworked and overly stressed RPI student.
The Ghost of RPI
Anthony Santiago ’29 offers a newcomer’s perspective on the ghostly state of RPI’s social media presence and how its absence has haunted the Institution.
Playing Devil’s Advocate for AI Art
Alexa Schuster ‘27 believes AI art will bring potential benefits for artists and that it can be utilized to encourage creativity in art communities.
The Bar is on the floor: RPI’s rebrand is not good
When it comes to creative direction in RPI’s branding department, the new logo indicates an aimless trajectory.
RPI Backward: How I was failed by the Institute's Title IX Services
Former Copy Editor for The Polytechnic, Mattaya Gibbs ’24, speaks out on her personal experience with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Title IX services.
I was struck by “The Great Comet of 1812”
Associate Composing Editor Eurydice Molina '27 recommends Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet, an amazing musical that explores character relationships and development in an intriguing way.
What does it mean to grow up?
Business Manager Princess Chinenye Urama '25, '26G discusses what it means to grow up.
Tiburon Benavides for Grand Marshal
The Polytechnic Editorial Board endorses Tiburon Benavides ’21, ’27G for Grand Marshal. Benavides aims to advocate for an increasingly ignored graduate student population. He also aims to improve communication between student government and the student body by lowering the barrier for student involvement, increasing the trust that students have in Public Safety and the Good Samaritan policy, and upgrading the student government IT infrastructure.
The Polytechnic will not endorse a candidate for President of the Union
The Polytechnic Editorial Board has chosen to not endorse a candidate for President of the Union this year.
Brightline: A break from American trains’ losing streak
Photography Editor Ryan Gibeau ’26 dives into how Brightline might signal the beginning of a new era for American trains.
The sins of seltzer
Copy Editor Anisha Biswas ’27 discusses how consuming seltzer is one of the most unpleasant drinking experiences.
Doom-scrolling to the detriment of reading
Features Editor Mary O’Brien ’28 discusses the decline of reading among younger generations.
The art of diplomacy
Contributing Editor Meher Randeria ’28 shares her opinion on why it is imperative, now more than ever, to embrace diplomacy.
I miss the movies
Editorial/Opinion Editor Matthew Treanor ’28 discusses his love of the moviegoing experience and how its changed.
The Polys of plastic
Associate Editorial/Opinion Editor Owen Carmicino ’26 talks about different plastics, their various uses, and their effects on the world we live in.
Why you should watch more Severance
Sports Editor Riley Sobel ’27 liked the first episode of Severance’s second season, more or less.
Juice WRLD’s swan song is a decent send-off
Editorial/Opinion Editor John Molloy ’26 reviews the final Juice WRLD album, The Party Never Ends.
Life in a different perspective; the immersive power of The Spirit of the Mouse
Copy Editor and GSAS major Anisha Biswas ’27 discusses the immersive power of video games and why people should play the only video game they’ve played recently.
Finding Compelling Stories in Sports
What makes sporting teams compelling, and how do we continue to make them so?
RPI's linear accelerator is pretty cool
Owen Carmicino ’26 toured the linear accelerator at RPI. Here is what the accelerator is, how it works, and how nuclear technology is affected by the military.
The worst element on the periodic table
Sports Editor Riley Sobel ’27 goes through 118 elements to figure out, once and for all, which one sucks the most.
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.
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.