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Idlewild honored as oldest amusement park in Pa

Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
October 20, 2012

On a cold, rainy Saturday, Oct. 6 morning, a small and historical presentation occurred at Idlewild & Soak Zone located in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. Drivers who pass by Idlewild on Lincoln Highway aren’t able to see much of the park other than parking lots and a few storybook...

One-on-one with “Perks” director Stephen Chbosky

Leah Moose, Lifestyles Editor
October 16, 2012

I completed the interview with writer/director of "Perks of Being a Wallflower," Stephen Chbosky on Sept. 28 at the Fairmont Hotel in Pittsburgh, Pa. As I was waiting for him to finish up a previous interview (about 50 feet away from me), the atmosphere of the hotel began...

Distinct guest comes to RMU

Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
September 21, 2012

On September 14, 2012 the Vice President & Business Line Executive System of IBM, Mr. Greg Lotko was on campus, speaking to students in the new SCIS building. IBM is a company that is dedicated strictly to technology and working with computers. Mr. Lotko who has been...

Collegiate Couture

Leah Moose, Lifestyles Editor
September 19, 2012

What is implied when we say the word ‘fashion?’ Perhaps the latest trend or a hot, new style of shoes comes to mind. Or maybe it even comes down to knowing when to ditch the sweats and crocs for a pair of dark-wash jeans. Some choose to believe fashion depends on what an...

Michael Haines’ legacy lives on

Patrick Ryan, Assistant News Editor
September 5, 2012

Sound learning, friendship, and moral rectitude: three cardinal principles of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. They were not only the cardinal principles of the fraternity as an entity but also its Founding Father of the Pennsylvania Pi Chapter, Michael Haines. Haines died...

Birthplace of broadcasting

Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
September 4, 2012

Believe it or not, Pittsburgh is the birthplace of broadcasting. It was started by Frank Conrad in his red brick garage at his Wilkinsburg residence. Conrad’s work soon evolved into Pittsburgh’s KDKA in 1920. Conrad was one of Westinghouse Electric’s earliest workers...

Freshman 101

Leah Moose, Lifestyles Editor
August 27, 2012

--An Inside View to All Things RMU-- Being a college freshman is arguably one of the scariest titles a person can have. Between the roommate situation, the foreign campus and the long-winded debate over when and where to buy textbooks, freshmen are bombarded with a large amount...

A Steady Hand for Kenya: Jenna’s Photo Gallery

Leah Moose, Lifestyles Editor
August 22, 2012

It is not about us. It is not about us, it is just not about us. These are the words that echoed through the minds and hearts of many who traveled to Kenya along with Robert Morris University sophomore, Jenna Hidinger. The members of Grace Community Church from Cranberry Township,...

Students experience teaching through Belize

Sabine Cherenfant, Contributing Writer
June 20, 2012

It has been three years since Daniel Shelley, professor of education, began taking elementary education students to Belize for an international experience. Belize, a commonwealth of Great Britain, is the only English- speaking country in central America. "I visited Belize...

Updates on the Wayne Center construction

Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
May 2, 2012

Director of Planning and Design of Robert Morris University (RMU) Bill Joyce offers updates to those wondering about the construction site at the Wayne Center. “As soon as RMU completed the agreement to sell the downtown building to Duquesne University, the university...