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RMU softball taking strides to better Pittsburgh area

RMU softball taking strides to better Pittsburgh area

Mike Funyak, Staff Reporter
September 17, 2014

The Robert Morris softball team is seeking donations for a new nonprofit organization, No Roof Knapsacks.  Founded by senior softball player Sam Santillo and her mother, the nonprofit organization takes old or new backpacks and fills them with non-perishable food items, toiletries,...

Panhellenic Council strives for strong Greek community

Panhellenic Council strives for strong Greek community

Nick Buzzelli, Editor-in-Chief
September 15, 2014

When CaraLee Russell first took over the position of President of Robert Morris University’s Panhellenic Council in November, her main objective was to fortify the bond between the Greek community and those not associated with a sorority. During Russell’s time on the Panhellenic...

Daniel Silke looking to the future

Hannah Smith, News Editor
September 14, 2014

When children are 12 or 13 years old, most of them are focused on playing with toys or sports, but not Daniel Silke. When he was this age, Silke joined a political party and started in the actual campaigning side of politics. This is not the first time the South Africa native...

RMU junior brings together Moon community with healthy lifestyle initiative

Kendall Valan, Assistant News Editor
September 14, 2014

On Saturday, Sept. 13, the Robert Morris University Sewall Center played host to the “What’s On Your Plate?” Healthy Food and Wellness Expo, sponsored by the Pittsburgh Penguins and Post-Gazette. The event was organized by one of RMU's own.  Bobby Catley, a junior business...

Fire alarm frenzy

Fire alarm frenzy

Delaney Hassell, Staff Reporter
September 12, 2014
False alarm...or is it?
RMU library starts a new chapter

RMU library starts a new chapter

Hannah Smith, News Editor
September 11, 2014

The Robert Morris library is turning the page to a new chapter with their grand opening celebration. After undergoing renovations for about ten months, library faculty and staff invited all students to the open house from 2-4 PM on Sept. 11. Students were given highlighters,...

Groundbreaking for the new School of Nursing and Health Sciences

Groundbreaking for the new School of Nursing and Health Sciences

Hannah Smith, News Editor
September 11, 2014

President Gregory Dell'Omo sent an email to the Robert Morris student body at approximately 3:29 p.m. inviting all students to the groundbreaking ceremony of the new School of Nursing and Health Sciences building. The groundbreaking will be on Friday, Sept. 19 at 7:30 a.m....

Police Blotter 9/02/14-9/08/14

Police Blotter 9/02/14-9/08/14

September 10, 2014

9/02/14 – Failure to Stop - An officer conducted a traffic stop for the driver failing to stop at a stop sign.  The driver was found to have a suspended license, and was cited for the stop sign violation, and for having a suspended license. (Closed) 9/02/14 – Suspicious...

Helena Vanhala honored at Global Get Together

Helena Vanhala honored at Global Get Together

Hannah Smith, News Editor
September 5, 2014

Thursday kicked-off the beginning of this year’s First Thursday Global Get Together’s and was held at the Wheatley Center.  Once a month, the event features a selection of international dishes reflecting a certain theme chosen by the host. The Global Get Together is for...

Police Blotter 8/26/14-9/01/14

Police Blotter 8/26/14-9/01/14

September 4, 2014

8/26/14 – Fire Alarm - Guardian reported a fire alarm activated in the Nicholson Student Center.  The building was checked with negative results, and the alarm was reset. (Closed) 8/26/14 – Fire Alarm - Guardian reported a fire alarm activated in Yorktown hall.  The...