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Housing selection season at RMU in full swing

Housing selection season at RMU in full swing

Leah Fleischel, News Editor
February 13, 2013

As of late, the talk of campus, especially for those who reside on-campus, has been housing. Searching for roommates, adding up credits, and wondering where the best possible place to live during the 2013-2014 school year is are common activities for students this time of year. Some...

Police Blotter: Feb. 06 - Feb. 11, 2013

Police Blotter: Feb. 06 – Feb. 11, 2013

February 12, 2013

2/06 - Departmental Information - Residence Life requested an officer in Marshall Hall for a marijuana incident. Officers responded and the incident was unfounded. (Closed) 2/06 - Departmental Information - An employee reported having a verbal confrontation with a student...

RoMo's RoundUp

RoMo’s RoundUp

Leah Fleischel, News Editor
February 11, 2013

Here’s what is happening at Robert Morris University the week of Feb. 10! Monday, Feb. 11 NBA Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Timberwolves - Bus departs campus at 4 p.m. - Reservation through Student Life required Women's Basketball vs. Saint Francis - Sewall Center - 7:05...

Power restored on RMU'S Moon Campus; classes remain canceled for evening

Power restored on RMU’S Moon Campus; classes remain canceled for evening

Andrea Zanaglio, Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2013

RMU closed  and classes were canceled at 1 p.m. on Monday after a campus-wide power outage left many buildings on the Moon campus in the dark. Power went out across RMU's campus around 11:45 a.m. on Monday. An RMU Alert sent to students and staff around noon stated that...

Local residents speak out against airport fracking

Local residents speak out against airport fracking

Paul Wintruba, Assistant News Editor
February 9, 2013

This past Thursday evening, RMU played host to a public hearing of the Allegheny County Council. This hearing focussed on the issue of using hydraulic fracturing on land owned by the Pittsburgh International Airport. The Pittsburgh Post Gazette is reporting that Consol Energy,...

RMU Goes Global, welcomes Dr. Helena Vanhala

RMU Goes Global, welcomes Dr. Helena Vanhala

Alyssa Bishop, Staff Writer
February 6, 2013

When Dr. Helena Vanhala came to Robert Morris University to the Media Arts Department, she brought with her a lifetime of global experience. Now, as the new Director for the Center for Global Engagement, Vanhala and her staff members have many exciting events to get involved...

Police Blotter: Jan. 29 - Feb. 04, 2013

Police Blotter: Jan. 29 – Feb. 04, 2013

February 5, 2013

1/29 - Suspicious Incident - A suspicious letter found in the Patrick Henry Center was turned into this department. After investigating the matter, it was determined that there was no validity with its content. (Closed) 1/29 - Property Damage - Parkhurst reported damage to...

RoMo's Round-Up

RoMo’s Round-Up

Leah Fleischel, News Editor
February 3, 2013

Here's what is going on at RMU the week of Feb. 3! Monday, Feb. 4 Sign-ups for Mr. RMU Pageant - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Nicholson Food Court Dress for Success Fashion Show - 2 to 3 p.m. - Sewall Dining Room. Tuesday, Feb. 5 Sign-ups for Mr. RMU Pageant - 11 a.m. to...

Dining services meeting previews future changes

Dining services meeting previews future changes

Leah Fleischel, News Editor
February 3, 2013

On Jan. 31 at 6 p.m., Dining Services held a meeting in lower Salem to discuss plans for the 2013-2014 school year. They work on a five-year plan basis, and this academic year finishes out the one that is currently in place. A plan for 2017-2018 is currently in the works, but...

Punxsutawney Phil predicts early spring

Punxsutawney Phil predicts early spring

Paul Wintruba, Assistant News Editor
February 2, 2013

Despite the fringed temperatures and winter weather advisories, many Pennsylvanians braved the harsh conditions this morning to witnesses the yearly ritual that some believe predicts our climate's future. Punxsutawney native, Phil the groundhog, has long been a renowned meteorologist,...