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CIS faculty member John Turchek celebrates 43 years at RMU

CIS faculty member John Turchek celebrates 43 years at RMU

October 30, 2015

There have been many changes in the world of computer technology during the past 43 years. Whether it was the floppy disk in the early 1970s, the creation of the personal computer in the 1980s, the invention of Wi-Fi connectivity in the late 1990s, or the release of the iPhone...

The 37th State Senatorial District debate held at Robert Morris. Photo credit: Matthew Merlino

37th state senatorial district debate held at RMU

Tori Flick
October 29, 2015

The gloves were on for both state senator candidates as Robert Morris University hosted the 37th State Senatorial District debate. Sponsored by the recently established Political Science club of RMU, the debate was held Wednesday night within Patrick Henry with an opening welcome...

RMU sending more and more students abroad every year

RMU sending more and more students abroad every year

Hannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2015

Over the past few years, more and more Robert Morris University students have taken their education abroad. Robert Morris has been sending out more exchange students and has seen an increase of students going on the Faculty Lead Education Abroad Program trips. There has also...

RMU freshmen talk about residential living experiences

RMU freshmen talk about residential living experiences

Amari Jacks, Contributor
October 28, 2015

Freshmen students at Robert Morris University are halfway through their first semester of college. Some freshmen were given the traditional on-campus housing while some were placed in housing located off campus. One of the off campus housing options at RMU is called Yorktown...

Photo credit: Tori Flick

Student Mixer on Campus

Tori Flick
October 26, 2015
Robert Morris students put on their aprons for the 2nd annual Non Alcoholic Mix Off, to show support for Alcohol Awareness Month. Members of the Residence Hall Association organized this event as a fun and competitive activity to help encourage students to respect safe habits.
Police Blotter 10/13/15-10/20/15

Police Blotter 10/13/15-10/20/15

October 26, 2015

10/13/15 – Trouble Alarm - Guardian reported a low battery signal coming from the alarm system in Hale Center.  Maintenance was advised of the alarm call. (Closed) 10/13/15 – Lost Property - A student reported losing their wallet.  A report was taken and the student...

Family weekend kicks off with 8th annual Oktoberfest

Family weekend kicks off with 8th annual Oktoberfest

Morgan Torchia
October 25, 2015
Despite the weather going from as cold as winter to as warm as summer over the past couple weeks, Robert Morris University still kept the fall spirit alive with their annual Oktoberfest.
RMU is prepared in event of shooter on campus

RMU is prepared in event of shooter on campus

Delaney Hassell, News Editor
October 20, 2015

With two college campus shootings happening within eight days of each other earlier this month, questions have been raised about how the Robert Morris Police Department would handle an active shooter situation. “Every time you get a shooting, people get more jittery. That’s...

Police Blotter 9/29/15-10/12/15

Police Blotter 9/29/15-10/12/15

October 19, 2015

9/29/15 – Disorderly Conduct - This department was advised of a male driving up to females and telling them to get into his vehicle.  Officers were able to locate the male and cited him for disorderly conduct and harassment. (Closed) 9/29/15 – Fire Alarm - Guardian reported...

Photo credit: Morgan Torchia

Pie your FYSP mentor has sweet results

Tori Flick
October 12, 2015

Once a semester, freshmen students are given the opportunity to exact revenge on their First Year Studies mentors in a charitable and positively sweet way. The Pie your FYSP mentor event has become a traditional milestone marking of the end of the 8 week course.For only a dollar,...