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New city, new perspectives

New city, new perspectives

Leah Fleischel, Staff Writer
September 16, 2014

So I can't believe I'm just getting to my second blog post now. I used to post on student media almost every day, and now I haven't had time in twenty-seven days? Alright, so maybe I've had half an hour here or there - but not much more. The truth is, 'Working in Washington'...

Steel Curtain Sessions: No Good Half Of Football This Week... (Week 2)

Steel Curtain Sessions: No Good Half Of Football This Week… (Week 2)

Josh Herzing
September 15, 2014

After a short week, the Pittsburgh Steelers were a no show at M&T Bank Stadium Thursday night. They did not play a good game or even half of football against the Baltimore Ravens and lost 26-6. This week to say the least was… “Bad”, but at least we can say it was just...

Steel Curtain Sessions: A Great Half Of Football (Week 1)

Steel Curtain Sessions: A Great Half Of Football (Week 1)

Josh Herzing
September 15, 2014

By the skin of their noses, the Pittsburgh Steelers were able to pull out a win on opening day over the Cleveland Browns. It was a nail bitter, but for all the wrong reasons. Give much credit, if not all the credit to the Steelers offense for the win… and maybe a little credit...

Major League Baseball predictions

Major League Baseball predictions

Mike Ruggiero
September 15, 2014

It’s the last month of the Major League Baseball season and I want to make my remarks and thoughts about the remaining games, heading into the postseason. Starting in the American League, here are the teams I feel are DONE for the year as far as playoff hopes are concerned. BOSTON...

‘Round about Pittsburgh: It Was 50 Years Ago!

Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
September 15, 2014

September 14, 2014 marks the 50th anniversary of The Beatles only performance in Pittsburgh. On September 14, 1964, The Beatles performed at the now gone Civic Arena to an audience of 12,603. There are many interesting stories about when The Beatles came to Pittsburgh and...

And the Scavy Cup goes to…

Audrey Gardner, Staff Writer
September 12, 2014

On Saturday September 7, the RMU ACHA hockey team took a trip through Pittsburgh to name its second Scavy Cup champion. The Scavy Cup, an annual scavenger hunt, has become a tradition for the team. Head coach Michael Joseph broke the team into five small groups, each with...

Logo courtesy of H.J. Heinz Company

‘Round about Pittsburgh: History Center Opens New Heinz Exhibit

Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
September 8, 2014

On September 6, the Senator John Heinz History Center, located on the edge of Pittsburgh’s Strip District, opened its newest long-term exhibit showcasing the legacy of Henry John Heinz and the Heinz Company. Throughout the new display, history center visitors will discover...

RMU ACHA welcomes largest recruiting class

RMU ACHA welcomes largest recruiting class

Audrey Gardner, Staff Reporter
September 7, 2014

After the completion of a memorable 2013-14 season the Robert Morris University ACHA DI hockey team hosted tryouts from August 25-29 in hopes of filling several roster spots. When the group took the ice for the first time this year, the squad consisted of 38 players, most...

Afternoon Wiffle ball game on the Nicholson Front Lawn.

Prugar looks to build off of strong first season as manager

Audrey Gardner, Staff Writer
September 4, 2014

Whenever the Robert Morris University club baseball team was searching for a new manager, it didn’t have to look far, selecting former player Jarrod Prugar as head coach in 2013. Having spent the summer in Huntingburg, Indiana coaching the Dubois County Bombers, Prugar –...

Bobby Mania.

‘Round about Pittsburgh: Our Claim to Fame

Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
September 3, 2014

This edition of ‘Round about Pittsburgh takes us away from the city of Pittsburgh and highlights two suburban towns. Our first stop is the town of New Castle. Once a major player in America’s railroad and industrial history, New Castle is still “The Fireworks Capital...