January 28, 2015 | AJ Schick As they say, "The apple doesn't fall far from the tree"! Senior varsity swimmer, AJ Schick may just have his father to thank for more than raising him to be a sound young man, but for also introducing him into what has become one of the best organizations he can be a part of as a college student; the American Institute of Chemical Engineers! Fortunately for Schick, his father is a chemical engineer for PepsiCo. By being a member and receiving mail from the professional chapter each month, Mr. Schick had the foresight to share the newsletter with his son, as opposed to simply tossing it to the side. full storyNovember 21, 2014 | Nick Gnitzcavich The old cliché of "Do what you love and it won't feel like work," is actually a reality for junior defensive back, Nick Gnitzcavich. As a mechanical engineering major, Nick has found a successful way to combine his passion for sports with his career objectives all while encouraging the youth to do the same. full storyMay 29, 2014 | Meg DenisonStudent-athletes are charged with being leaders in all aspects of their lives. Once an athlete reaches the university level of play, they are often informed that part of their identity has been forfeited. When headlines are made it is no longer simply the name of the student that comes first, but rather the team that he or she plays on. Student-athletes are representing their university and team at all times.
full storyMarch 27, 2014 | Jen PiselliAs a field hockey star, Jen Piselli keeps her heart pumping on the field. Off the field she works to ensure that the hearts of others never stop pumping! The field hockey award winner strives to win in all aspects of life, which is why it is no surprise she has dedicated time to find a solution to a growing problem: heart valve diseases.
full storyMarch 18, 2014 | LYDIA FRANGOSThe viola and the hammer or 20 lb. weight, used to throw in track & field, couldn't be more polar opposites. One has the ability to give rest and relaxation to its audience, while the others command attention and excitement and power. The viola is played in a gentle way, whereas the hammer and weight are required to be thrown in an aggressive manner. When both are considered instruments, however; their worlds collide and similarities emerge when the same person performs them. Lydia Frangos is that person!
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AMANDA ALEXANDERIf you thought RPI students only learn in Troy, NY, think again! Amanda Alexander is one of the students who has taken full advantage of the opportunity to study abroad.
full storyFebruary 25, 2014 | VIENNA YEE Sprinting to the finish line without looking back is what Vienna Yee does on the track. But when it comes to providing a path to higher education, her eyes are always on those coming behind her! full storyFebruary 13, 2014 | IVY MUCHUMAWhy not change the world? That's the charge RPI students are given and Ivy Muchuma is planning on doing just that! When she is not competing in multiple events in track and field, she is making plans to provide sustainable infrastructure developments for impoverished areas. full storyFebruary 4, 2014 | REGGIE COLASFor the average young athlete, the dream of playing the sport they love in college is one they find themselves having daily. Many play multiple sports growing up, but eventually are forced to choose which one they will focus on in college. For Reggie Colas, such a choice was not needed as he has been afforded the ability to play both football and basketball as an Engineer. full storyJanuary 23, 2014 | MICHELLE DENNYWhen one thinks of the term "athlete", images of sports immediately pops into your head. At the collegiate level we place the term "student" in front of "athlete", which signals the fact that not only does this person play a sport, but he/she does so while simultaneously studying to earn a degree in a specific discipline. Since having the talent to be able to perform great physical feats at a rapid pace is undoubtedly admired, it is no wonder that student-athletes are regarded as leaders since they not only train hard but study hard as well. For Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute senior Michelle Denny, her role as a leader doesn't stop as a student-athlete. full story
