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What makes a horror movie villain?

What makes a horror movie villain?

Malik Frierson
October 29, 2016
Throughout the years, the silver screen has been terrorized by the likes of Chucky, Freedie Kruegar, and Michael Myers. But what makes them such great fear icons?
RMU extends Banaszak through 2017

RMU extends Banaszak through 2017

Zach Laufer and Zach Laufer
October 28, 2016

The Robert Morris football program will continue to be led by head coach John Banaszak, at least through next season. Dr. Craig Coleman, director of athletics, announced today that the university and Banaszak have agreed to extend his contract through the 2017 season. This...

The scariest ScareHouse around

The scariest ScareHouse around

Abigail Miller
October 28, 2016

Located on Locust Street in Etna, Pa, ScareHouse has been named "The Scariest Haunted House in America" by ABC News. With this bold statement in mind, I went into ScareHouse with high expectations, and they still managed to blow me away.As you get off of the shuttle that comes...

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Moon Township Wal-Mart grand opening date announced

Brittany Mayer
October 27, 2016
The Moon Township Wal-Mart grand opening is set for Wednesday, Nov. 16. Final preparations to the store are being made in the upcoming weeks for the 150,000 square foot store located at 7500 University Blvd.
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Q&A: Leah Carlson adjusting to the ice-to-court transition

Logan Carney and Logan Carney
October 27, 2016

It's difficult for any athlete to switch sports, especially at D-1 collegiate level. That is the test that hockey-turned-volleyball player Leah Carlson has for her this year. After three years spent on Robert Morris women's hockey team, Carlson decided to go back to her high...

Visiting Hundred Acres Manor

Visiting Hundred Acres Manor

Kelly Guerra
October 27, 2016

Hundred Acres Manor opened in 2003 and is home to one of Pittsburgh's best haunted houses. Its location is at the site of a former haunted attraction called the Phantom. It has six attractions and two escape rooms. All of the attractions make up the haunted house.Each room of...

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RMU Honors Program holds ‘escape room’ to raise money for breast cancer awareness

Briana Lewis
October 27, 2016
Over the weekend, Robert Morris University’s Honors Program transformed the Franklin Center into a series of escape rooms for RMU students to work their way through as teams to raise money for breast cancer awareness.
Pumpkin Spice Latte: Starbucks vs. Sheetz

Pumpkin Spice Latte: Starbucks vs. Sheetz

Maya Ehikhamenor
October 26, 2016

It is the week of Halloween, and there is no better way to enrich your autumn morning than by having one of the best coffee drinks you can ever taste this season: the Pumpkin Spice Latte.The 16 oz. Pumpkin Spice Latte from Sheetz is $3.99 plus tax. Generally, it looks like your...

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What it takes to become a community advisor at RMU

Raistlyn Lehman
October 26, 2016
It's that time of year again when students have the chance to sign up and potentially become a community advisor for the 2017-2018 school year. At Robert Morris University, Community Advisors are students who want to help other students get involve with campus activities. Anybody can be a future community advisory, if they have what it takes.
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Nic Lamica sees football just a little differently than the rest

Collin Wilson and Collin Wilson
October 26, 2016
Nic Lamica is in the midst of his redshirt junior campaign as a Colonial, where he has dealt with role and position changes throughout his collegiate career -- moving between linebacker, tight end and defensive line. However, he has dealt with one steady aspect since his arrival at Robert Morris and long before.