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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...

Fall semester welcomes new student organizations

Erica Sablofski, Staff Writer
October 28, 2011

This semester, Robert Morris University welcomed three new student organizations: the Talent Management Association, Nuclear Medicine Club, and the Roaming Catholic. The Talent Management Association was started by junior Matt Heiland to provide support and advice to students...

RMU and PAAR team up to promote sexual assault awareness

Andrea Zanaglio, News Editor
October 28, 2011

Throughout this week, Randon Willard, a personal/crisis counselor at RMU’s Center for Student Success and coordinator of educational programs on campus for alcohol, drugs and sexual assault, in partnership with Pittsburgh Action Against Rape (PAAR) conducted a Top Model search...

Band and auxiliary are living up to this year’s expectations

Amanda Burgess, Staff Writer
October 28, 2011

The Robert Morris University band and dance team are seen at every home football and basketball game, helping stir up spirit in the fans and athletes. The director of the marching band, pep band and jazz band, Elisabeth Charles had expectations of excellence going into this...

Is college worth the investment?

Sean Whitfield, Online Editor
October 28, 2011

Richard Arum, professor of sociology and education at NYU and author of “Academically Adrift,” writes in his book, "In recent cohorts of students, Barbara Schneider and David Stevenson have described the prevalence of 'drifting dreamers' with 'high ambitions but no clear...

Generation Y determined to succeed

By Abbey Lape, Contributor
October 28, 2011

Senior accounting major Sarah Ellsworth describes herself as ambitious, confident, independent and goal oriented. When she graduates this spring, she will not only receive her bachelor’s degree but also her master’s in business administration. The catch is that she’s...

Defining ‘show business’

Nathan Sudie, Contributor
October 28, 2011

“You’re a special kind of people known as show people. You live in a world of your own. The audience paid plenty to sit there and clap, hearing you sing, watching you tap.” These lyrics from legendary composers John Kander and Fred Ebb may have said it best when trying...

Police Blotter: Oct. 18 – Oct. 24, 2011

October 27, 2011

10/18 - Fire - This department was advised of a fire by Adams Hall. Upon officers’ arrival there was a small fire in the mulch underneath the dryer vent outside of Adams Hall. Officers extinguished the fire; there was no damage caused, and officers cleared without incident. 10/18...

Executive Decision 2011 set to take place tonight

Andrea Zanaglio, News Editor
October 26, 2011

VIDEO: Executive Decision: 2011 - Behind the Scenes Update This evening Thursday, Oct. 27 at 8 p.m. students in Robert Morris University's Media Management class will host "Executive Decision: 2011" in the Academic Media Center in the Patrick Henry Center on campus. The...

Two men’s basketball freshmen cited for underage drinking

Brooke Smith, Sports Editor
October 26, 2011

Homecoming dances are about having fun with friends in various fashions. For two members of the Robert Morris University men’s basketball team, October 7, 2011 turned into a nightmare. Two freshmen were cited for underage drinking, and were then taken to Sewickley Valley...