Opinion


Editorial Notebook

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.

Opinion

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.

Opinion

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.

Opinion

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.

Opinion

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.

Letter To The Editor

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.

Editorial Notebook

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.

Editorial Notebook

What does it mean to grow up?

Business Manager Princess Chinenye Urama '25, '26G discusses what it means to grow up.

Endorsement

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.

Endorsement

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.

Editorial Notebook

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.

Editorial Notebook

The sins of seltzer

Copy Editor Anisha Biswas ’27 discusses how consuming seltzer is one of the most unpleasant drinking experiences.

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Doom-scrolling to the detriment of reading

Features Editor Mary O’Brien ’28 discusses the decline of reading among younger generations.

Editorial Notebook

The art of diplomacy

Contributing Editor Meher Randeria ’28 shares her opinion on why it is imperative, now more than ever, to embrace diplomacy.

Editorial Notebook

I miss the movies

Editorial/Opinion Editor Matthew Treanor ’28 discusses his love of the moviegoing experience and how its changed.

Editorial Notebook

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.

Editorial Notebook

Why you should watch more Severance

Sports Editor Riley Sobel ’27 liked the first episode of Severance’s second season, more or less.

Album Review

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.

Editorial Notebook

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.

Editorial Notebook

Finding Compelling Stories in Sports

What makes sporting teams compelling, and how do we continue to make them so?

Opinion

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.

Editorial Notebook

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.

Editorial Notebook

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.

Opinion

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.