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Mixed reactions surround RMU’s Wale concert

Ethan Woy, Staff Writer
November 10, 2011

Over 1,000 strong braved the rough autumn evening conditions while waiting outside the Sewall Center Oct. 27 to see Wale’s Ambition concert. After finally being ushered into the arena, the audience then waited once again for the main attraction. Some Pittsburgh-area rappers...

Obama reaches out to young voters

Jeff Crooks, Assistant News Editor
November 10, 2011

The reelection campaign of President Barack Obama has launched Greater Together, a new initiative geared at energizing young voters the same way his campaign did in 2008. Obama’s National Campaign Manager, Jim Messina, and Youth Vote Director, Valeisha Butterfield-Jones,...

New student loan policy: Political move or simply helpful?

Maria Mauti, Staff Writer
November 10, 2011

In a packed gymnasium on Wednesday, Oct. 25, President Barack Obama broadcast to the nation his executive order that fundamentally changed the student loan repayment process for struggling students and future generations. In front of 4,000 students, staff, faculty and community...

RMU media management class hosts Executive Decision: 2011

Ellen Lichius, Assistant Opinions Editor
November 10, 2011

On Thursday, Oct. 27, Robert Morris University’s Media Management class hosted “Executive Decision: 2011.” This debate, which was held in the Academic Media Center, gave RMU students a first-hand look at Allegheny County Executive candidates D. Raja (Republican) and Rich...

Pulitzer Prize winner, former D.C. school chancellor first in 2011-2012 Pittsburgh Speaker Series

Maria Mauti, Staff Writer
November 10, 2011

This year’s Pittsburgh Speaker Series presented by Robert Morris University, which takes place at Heinz Hall, has already hosted two astounding individuals: Ron Chernow, author of the New York Times bestseller and Pulitzer prize winning biography “Washington: A life,” and...

Police Blotter: Oct. 30 – Nov. 7, 2011

November 10, 2011

10/30 - Property Damage - The university locksmith reported damage to a door in Concord Hall. The residents of the room were questioned and advised that one of them ran into it causing the damage. 11/01 - Accident - This department was advised of a motor vehicle accident in...

Sports management students host sixth annual Susan Hofacre 5k memorial run

Virginia Ivey, Contributor
November 9, 2011

Robert Morris University’s sports management students hosted their sixth annual 5K run in honor of Dr. Susan Hofacre on Saturday, Nov. 5. More than 50 people ran and walked from Joe Walton Stadium Plaza through the campus and finished at the end zone of the football field...

English Department Chooses Two Winners for Its Fourth Creepy Conference

Sybile Cherenfant, Features Editor
November 7, 2011

[singlepic id=154 w=320 h=240 float=right]On Tuesday, Oct. 25, the Robert Morris University (RMU) hosted its fourth annual Creepy Conference in the Sewall Center, and picked two winners for the prize the next week. “Our students did an amazing job,” stated Dr. Sylvia Pamboukian, Four...

Police Blotter: Oct. 25 – Oct. 30, 2011

November 2, 2011

10/25 - Lost Property - An employee reported losing their key for their office. A report was written and will be forwarded to the university locksmith. 10/25 - Trouble Alarm - Guardian reported a trouble alarm in Concord Hall. Officers responded and found the panel reading,...

RMU’s Diversity Speaker Series presents Dr. Daria Crawley

Maria Mauti, Staff Writer
November 2, 2011

On Oct. 27, Dr. Daria Crawley, professor in the school of business, was the second of six speakers in the Diversity Speaker Series. The series takes place in Rogal Chapel on Robert Morris University’s campus. “The goal of the series is, simply put, to inform people about...