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RMU students participate in presidential poll

Jeff Crooks, Assistant News Editor
December 1, 2011

With the 2012 presidential election less than a year away and the Republican primary heating up, 120 RMU students participated in a presidential poll to see which candidate they will support. Students conducted the poll during a voter registration event on Nov. 8 through Nov....

Off to college and staying Catholic

Nathan Sudie, Contributor
December 1, 2011

As a college student, it’s all too easy to jump for joy when moving out of the house away from a parent’s watchful eye into a college dorm of your own. But who is going to make sure you go to church on Sunday? The answer to that question is simple: campus ministry. Like...

Advice from PR pro that all students can use

Alex Bohman, Contributor
December 1, 2011

Robert Morris University’s Public Relations Society latest meeting on Nov. 9 welcomed Vice President of Public Relations and Marketing at RMU and the creator of the Change a Life Campaign Kyle Fisher to speak. While Fisher’s focus was on PR, her tips can help anyone student...

Kazakh students get a taste of home

Yulia Vasilyeva, Contributor
December 1, 2011

Here, in the United States, Kazakh students celebrate their country holidays the same way they do at home or even better. The 20th anniversary of the independence of Kazakhstan celebration on Nov. 3 was the biggest event created by Kazakh Student Association (KSA) at State College...

Police Blotter: Nov. 9 – Nov. 14, 2011

November 16, 2011

11/9 - Theft - A resident student advised that a credit card was taken from his room in Salem Hall. The victim is obtaining information from the credit card company to add to the report. This incident is under investigation at this time. 11/9 - Accident - A student reported...

Quirky ‘Servant of Two Masters’ is Colonial Theater’s latest production

Jordann Garlock, Assistant Ad Manager
November 16, 2011

Robert Morris University’s Colonial Theater recently put on the production of “The Servant of Two Masters.” “RMU is doing an Italian celebration this semester, and we decided we wanted to do an Italian play and at the same time. . . . Since we have had RMU Colonial...

‘Beyond Busted’ program introduces new degree at RMU

Mike Lafayette, Contributor
November 16, 2011

Last Wednesday, Nov. 9, Robert Morris University introduced its Bachelor of Science Degree in Cyber Forensics and Information Security at the “Beyond Busted: Forensics in Action” program, which focused on real world, practical applications of forensics that are used today,...

Alternative fall break gives students chance to make a difference

Kevin Zavitz, Staff Writer
November 13, 2011

From Nov. 18 to Nov. 20, some RMU students will be giving up several days of their Thanksgiving break to help those less fortunate. “We will be taking twelve students to stay overnight in Pittsburgh,” said Jessica Mann, volunteer service coordinator in the office of student...

RMU purchases Holiday Inn: ‘A no brainer from the cost side’

Maria Mauti, Staff Writer
November 10, 2011

In an email to students, faculty and staff, Robert Morris University President Gregory Dell’Omo announced on Monday that the university had purchased the Holiday Inn, which sits on 17 acres and will provide rooms for 500 students. Purchased for $10.15 million at a sheriff’s...

Slow wireless connections across campus

Ryan Painter, Contributor
November 10, 2011

Increased frustration with the speed of wireless Internet access across campus has students and staff alike questioning why the slowdown is occurring. For approximately two months, many resident students have been experiencing a slowdown in wireless speeds and general network...