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How the music changed RMU

Brittany Rowe, Lifestyles Contributor
March 17, 2014

The diversity at Robert Morris University has become so popular that international students are comfortable expressing themselves through a variety of music. Students who attend Robert Morris are opening themselves up to new people who inspire them to have an open mind towards...

RMU Proclamation: Championship or not, the Colonials still won

RMU Proclamation: Championship or not, the Colonials still won

Jon Fisher, Assignment Editor
March 7, 2014

January 4th, 2014 - 14 players, 5-10 record. March 6th, 2014 - 8 players, 14-2 NEC record, 20-12 overall record, regular season NEC championship and a birth to the semifinals in the NEC tournament. You say coincidence; I say Cinderella story. Normally, the recycled cliché...

Look Good Naked: Music can be magic

Look Good Naked: Music can be magic

Leah Fleischel, Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2014

Sometimes there’s no way around it, working out is just a drag. My biggest problem on the treadmill somedays is scrolling through my iPhone endlessly to find something to motivate me to go the distance. Pandora doesn’t always read my mind (plus commercials are a total buzz...

Tips for effective studying

Sydney Roberts, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
March 6, 2014

On campus at Robert Morris University, with the library completely renovated, students should have no excuse not to get down to business and study. If you are one of many students that still struggle with the concept of studying, there are many strategic ways to complete this...

9 to 5: Living for 80’s women’s comedies

Eddie Sheehy, Lifestyles Editor
March 5, 2014

During the somewhat interesting life this column has led, I’ve featured some movies that it seem have come right out of left field. I pride myself on the fact that I have a diverse pallet when it comes to films, but todays featured movie may be the biggest shocker I have ever...

For the Love of Food: The best chocolate chip cookie recipe ever

For the Love of Food: The best chocolate chip cookie recipe ever

Elizabeth Witowich, Staff Writer
March 4, 2014

I started baking when I was 4 years old in my great grandmother’s kitchen. While I was far from being considered a master chef I learned so much from my grandma on being patient and consistent. While my methodology and style of cooking has changed over the years, there is one...

86th Academy Awards wrap-up

86th Academy Awards wrap-up

Eddie Sheehy, Lifestyles Editor
March 3, 2014

Last night at just a little past midnight the 86th academy awards came to a conclusion. The night was filled with tons of celebrities, lots of honorees, and plenty of laughs, but one thing that seemed to be missing was the element of surprise. The night kicked off when actor...

Look Good Naked: The art of running

Look Good Naked: The art of running

Leah Fleischel, Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2014

You can do Zumba, yoga, cross-fit, P90-X, and every workout you find online or in magazines; but nothing is as good for you as running. After all, it is so simple. You lace up your shoes, put on your workout clothes, throw earbuds in with a killer playlist and go. Until a...

Preparing for spring break

Preparing for spring break

Sydney Roberts, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
February 27, 2014

Spring break is approaching fast, and everyone is ready for a break. But weather doesn't exactly agree. Yesterday, we experienced more snow and what seems like an extension to the already never-ending winter. I'm sure I'm not the only one who will agree that it is still a miserable...

For The Love of Food: Pizza edition

For The Love of Food: Pizza edition

Elizabeth Witowich, Staff Writer
February 26, 2014

As a college student and want-to-be chef, there are few things I like to eat more than pizza. I have probably consumed dozens of pizzas over the years, just because I love it so much, but my favorite way by far is to make it myself. While this pizza recipe may not take the place...