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Save money at college: The best student discounts

Save money at college: The best student discounts

Miller Overmoyer, Contributor
August 28, 2017

One of the biggest problems that college students face is how to afford everything they need to be successful in school. With the help of this guide, anyone can save money on the essentials for school. Here is our countdown of the best student discounts. 6. McDonald's, Burger...

Marvel’s The Defenders: Rough launch for Netflix's newest crusaders

Marvel’s The Defenders: Rough launch for Netflix’s newest crusaders

Garret Roberts, Contributor
August 25, 2017

Marvel has received fan acclaim for their Netflix productions in equal magnitude to their theatrical releases, which started with “Daredevil” in 2015. Not surprisingly, it was only a matter of time before the Netflix heroes had their own big crossover series to rival “The...

Rock University welcomes students

Rock University welcomes students

Erik Schmidt, Contributor
August 24, 2017

What do you get when you mix engineering and students and a love of music? A rock band, of course. One new event students can look forward to during freshman orientation is a performance by RMU's new band, Rock University. This band of students was formed last semester...

Pet of the Week: Fizzy

Pet of the Week: Fizzy

August 23, 2017

Fizzy is a very nice 1-year-old English Spot who is looking for a home of his own. Fizzy came to Animal Friends from another rescue who found him as a baby. With a name like Fizzy, you can expect him to be lively and full of excitement but also so sweet. New situations can be...

Pet of the Week: Ned

Pet of the Week: Ned

August 16, 2017

Ned came to Animal Friends through our Low-Cost Spay/Neuter program. He was brought in as a stray, but this 4-month old Domestic Shorthair has become very comfortable with his many friends at the shelter. Like most kittens, Ned is a playful little guy who loves to bat around...

Pet of the Week: Squiggy

Pet of the Week: Squiggy

August 10, 2017

Squiggy is a laid back senior girl who came to us after being rescued by our Humane Investigations team. Squiggy was adopted once, but through no fault of her own, she was returned to Animal Friends. Despite her tough journey, Squiggy has the biggest heart! She is a great cuddle...

Pet of the Week: Chrome

Pet of the Week: Chrome

April 26, 2017

Chrome is a cool cat. A very cool cat. There is something so alluring about him -- he is confident, leader-like, playful, loving, friendly and so handsome. He is very lively and loves to play with toys, people and other cats. He loves to wrestle. It is a good idea to watch your...

Humans of RMU: The musician

Humans of RMU: The musician

Maura Linehan
April 21, 2017

Inspiration to discover those things that you come to love in life can take many forms and come from many places. For a 7-year-old Heather Pinson, Ph.D., who is now the Department Head, Communications, an Associate Professor of Communication and an Associate Professor of Media...

Pet of the Week: Squiggy

Pet of the Week: Squiggy

April 19, 2017

Squiggy is a laid back senior girl who came to us after being rescued by our Humane Investigations team. Squiggy was adopted once, but through no fault of her own, she was returned to Animal Friends. Despite her tough journey, Squiggy has the biggest heart! She is a great cuddle...

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One year down; three to go

Jocelyn Burns
April 19, 2017

The year is quickly coming to a close, and for me and many others, that means freshman year is coming to an end. Freshman year for anyone is a time to learn about yourself and the new situations that college puts you in.The obvious assumption of college being nothing like high...