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NFL Picks, Week 5

Dan Kitchen, Staff Writer
October 6, 2013

I believe that if one is to learn anything from this NFL season, it is that you should never bet on football. I can only imagine how much money has been lost by people picking against Cleveland, rooting for Washington, or picking the Steelers or Giants in the preseason to make...

Breaking down the shutdown of the U.S. government

Daniel Giza, Staff Member
October 4, 2013

On Monday, Sept. 30 for the first time since 1996, the Federal Government of the United States has shut down. With both sides embroiled in political deadlock over the Affordable Care Act (a.k.a. ObamaCare), it does not look like the issue will be resolved anytime soon. However,...

Life After Littlefield: NLDS Game 1

Jarrod Blumer, Contributor
October 3, 2013

In what was the most significant game in PNC Park history, Francisco Liriano and the Pirates put on for a record crowd as the trumped the Cincinnati Reds 6-2 in the NL Wild Card Game. With over 40,00 fans on hand, the Pirates did exactly what they had to do and that was get...

‘Round about Pittsburgh: The Pittsburgh Pirates

Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
October 2, 2013

The number 21 has a few different meanings for Pittsburgh Pirate fans. The number may represent how many years it took the team to clinch their next first winning season and playoff birth and win, or it may represent a man. The man that represents 21 would be Pirate legend...

Life After Littlefield: NL Wild Card Game

Jarrod Blumer, Contributor
October 1, 2013

For the first time in PNC Park history there will be a playoff game being played. At 8:07 PM tonight, the Pirates will be taking on the Cincinnati Reds in the NL Wild Card game to see who will advance to take on the St. Louis Cardinals in the National League Division Series. ...

Alien in RMU: Freshman in progress

Meriel J, Student blogger
October 1, 2013

In August I started my first semester as a university student after five years of graduating from high school. That is not because I am lazy or something, but I spent the last three years in Canada learning English. Before that I was at college in my country. Yes I have a...

NFL Picks, Week 4

September 28, 2013

Last week was unfortunately another in the growing line of poor performances by yours truly. 9-7 is not an overly strong showing, but at least some experts missed a few as well. My overall record of picks is 28-20 up to this week, good enough for, you guessed it, a three-way...

Life After Littlefield: Weekend with the Reds

Jarrod Blumer, Contributor
September 27, 2013

Three games. That is all that is left to the 2013 regular season for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Currently the Pirates sit at 91-68, three games behind the NL Central Division leading St. Louis Cardinals and one game ahead of the Cincinnati Reds going into this weekend series...

Life After Littlefield: Pirates are October bound for the first time since 1992

Jarrod Blumer, Contributor
September 24, 2013

In a year filled with numerous achievements and milestones, what’s one more? After a 2-1 victory over the Cubs last night, thanks to a Starling Marte solo-homer in the 9th inning and a Washington Nationals’ loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, the Pittsburgh Pirates clinched...

‘Round about Pittsburgh: PPG Stays Loyal to Pittsburgh Region

Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
September 24, 2013

On September 23, 2013, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett and PPG Industries announced a major move that will add more then 300 jobs to the Pittsburgh region. PPG Industries will be establishing its North American Architectural Coatings headquarters in Butler County along with...