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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,...

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Winter weather advisory in effect for weekend

Andrea Zanaglio, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2013

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory that goes into effect at 10 a.m. on Saturday and lasts through Sunday at 7 p.m. Tonight lows will be around 5 degrees with a 20 percent chance for snow. On Saturday, snow showers will start around 10 a.m....

SGA Update

SGA Update

Paul Wintruba, Assistant News Editor
January 30, 2013

This week’s SGA meeting started out with a Residence Life (ResLife) updated from Ashley Williams. - Housing selection will begin March 19. - Housing deposits (non-refundable) will be due on March 19. - Suite applications will be made available on Feb. 3 and will be...

Police Blotter: Jan. 22 - Jan. 28, 2013

Police Blotter: Jan. 22 – Jan. 28, 2013

January 30, 2013

1/22 - Departmental Information - Residence Life reported an incident between students and an RA in Marshall Hall. Upon officers’ arrival, the RA advised that no assistance was needed that the incident was no longer an issue. (Closed) 1/22 - Departmental Information - This...

New pasta bar adds more variety to food court

New pasta bar adds more variety to food court

Steven Denham, Sentry Contributor
January 30, 2013

As many noticed upon their return to campus this semester, the Nicholson Center Food Court has a new pasta bar station, offering a broader variety of food choices for students. A pasta bar filled with a variety of different noodles, sauces, cheeses and loads of other toppings...