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Police Blotter: Sept. 28 – Oct. 3, 2011

October 5, 2011

9/28 - Medical Emergency - Athletics called and reported an ambulance was needed at Joe Walton Stadium for a student having an allergic reaction. Valley Ambulance transported the student to Sewickley Hospital for further treatment. 9/29 - Welfare Check - This department was...

Nicholson Center on the left, Blue, red, and white firework on the right, from a wide camera view

RMU Homecoming 2011: Night game, live concert add new appeal

Andrea Zanaglio, News Editor
October 3, 2011

With a football game under the new stadium lights of Joe Walton Stadium, a concert from Scott Blasey, the frontman of Pittsburgh-based band The Clarks, and a number ofreunions for alumni, Robert Morris University’s 2011 Homecoming will not be like years past. Since installing...

RMU Date Added to Wale's Ambition Tour

RMU Date Added to Wale’s Ambition Tour

Ethan Woy, Staff Writer
September 30, 2011

Unlike most schools, Robert Morris University (RMU) will have two Homecomings.   However, this does not mean that there will be two dances, which will be disappointing to some assumptions, but the arrival of Olubowale Victor Akintimehin Folarin, otherwise known as...

"Spring Awakening" cast members rehearse for the show's Friday, Sept. 30 opening.

Colonial Theater presents shocking and explicit ‘Spring Awakening’

Tanner Sebastian, Staff Writer
September 30, 2011

Robert Morris University Colonial Theater’s fall production this year is “Spring Awakening,” running from Wednesday, Sept. 28 through Sunday, Oct. 2 at the Massey Theater on campus. This controversial Tony-Award winning musical featuring music and lyrics by Duncan Sheik...

RMU Career Expo 2011: Time to polish those resumes

RMU Career Expo 2011: Time to polish those resumes

Kevin Zavitz, Staff Writer
September 30, 2011

On Oct. 4, Robert Morris University will be holding the 2011 Career Expo in the Sewall Center Arena. Over 60 employers are expected to attend the event, which is celebrating its 15th anniversary. From 12:30 - 4:30 p.m., the Expo will be open only to RMU students and alumni. “The...

Sport Management Conference returns to RMU

Erica Sablofski, Staff Writer
September 30, 2011

On Friday, Oct. 7, the 8th Annual Sport Management Conference will be held in the International Suite of the Sewall Center. Over 40 speakers representing over 35 organizations will be featured with 75 percent of the presenters being Robert Morris University sport management alumni,...

RMU applies for extension on existing liquor license

Kyra Mayo, Staff Writer
September 30, 2011

Since the posting of a bright orange sign for a liquor license at the front entrance of Robert Morris University, many have speculated what this means for student events, particularly RMU football games. However, RMU Chief Budget and Planning Officer Beth Ryan states RMU is already...

Work-study jobs: Too hard to come across?

Natalie DeBarto, Contributing Writer
September 30, 2011

While numerous work-study positions exist on campus, many students find the process of being hired difficult. However, those hiring students on campus disagree, stating that students need to be more proactive in their job search. “It took me almost a year to get a job on...

New Capital Campaign looks to close gap between revenue and overall cost

Maria Mauti, Staff Writer
September 30, 2011

Universities, whether public or private, rely on generated tuition to run their operations. Traditionally, Robert Morris University has used this model to fund itself as well. However, this year RMU is breaking from this tradition with a new vision, launching an unconventional...

Pink Feet fundraiser takes steps toward breast cancer cure

Sara Dinwiddie, Staff Writer
September 30, 2011

Each year, Robert Morris University’s Honors Student Advisory Committee organizes a fundraiser in October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This year, the committee has decided upon the Pink Feet fundraiser, which will be held on Oct. 15 at the softball field located across...