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Police Blotter 09/13/16 - 09/19/16

Police Blotter 09/13/16 – 09/19/16

September 23, 2016

09/13/16 - Fire Alarm - Guardian reported a fire alarm activated in Madison Hall.  Officers responded, and found the alarm activated by the resident using a hair straightener.  Maintenance was notified to reset the alarm system. (Closed) 09/14/16 - Trouble Alarm - Guardian...

Humans of RMU: The Nonprofit Founder

Humans of RMU: The Nonprofit Founder

Maura Linehan
September 23, 2016

Mahatma Gandhi once said, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” Allison Dushack, a junior at Robert Morris University, embodies the spirit of this quote. Not only does she volunteer her time to help others, she created a non-profit...

RMU defeated Penn State to remain undefeated so far this season against CHA opponents.

Women’s hockey preview: Colonials set to embark on new journey

Sarah Heastings and Sarah Heastings
September 22, 2016
Robert Morris University's women’s hockey team kicks off what looks to be another phenomenal year with an exhibition match against the Toronto Aeros.
Storks: Animation that delivers

Storks: Animation that delivers

Sean Koepfinger
September 22, 2016

"Storks," Warner Bros latest animated endeavor, takes the classic tale of storks delivering babies and crosses it with an epic fun-filled adventure story. Junior (Andy Samberg) is a stork and next in line to become boss of the retail giant, cornerstore.com. But when an orphan...

Photo credit: Matt Merlino

The Thirst Project comes to Robert Morris

Malyk Johnson
September 22, 2016
The Thirst Project, an organization that tasks students to spread awareness about the lack of water in developing nations, has a chapter being started at Robert Morris University thanks to juniors Sarah Johnson and Alyssa Dunn.
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New dining hours prompt students to demand change

Bri Lewis, Reporter
September 21, 2016

Entering the fall semester at Robert Morris University, the dining hours were abruptly changed without any consultation with RMU students or warning creating an uproar around campus. Many students flocked to each other, their professors, the dining staff and even social media...

Meet the fall 2016 Rooney Scholar: Dr. Annette Forster

Meet the fall 2016 Rooney Scholar: Dr. Annette Forster

Ryan Giacobbi
September 20, 2016
On Sept. 8, 2016, the Center for Global Engagement held a welcoming introduction at the Rooney House for Dr. Annette Forster, Rooney Scholar for fall 2016.
Looking Over iOS 10

Looking Over iOS 10

Abigail Miller, Correspondent
September 19, 2016

The new iPhone 7 is taking the world by storm, but what about its software counterpart? The newest Apple operating system, iOS 10, debuted on Sept. 13, 2016. For those of us not lined up outside of the Apple store, this annual system update is the next best thing. Everything...

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Meet RN Victoria Graham of UPMC MyHealth@School

Raistlyn Lehman
September 19, 2016
Victoria Graham, registered nurse, talks about her history as a nurse and what her favorite parts here at Robert Morris University are so far.
Photo credit: Kelly Guerra

Robinson’s Annual Autumn Festival

Kelly Guerra
September 17, 2016

Robinson Township's Annual Autumn Festival was held Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016 from 12 p.m to 10 p.m at Burkett Sports and Recreation Complex. The rides were open from 12:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.Some of the most popular rides were the Bungee Machine, Fire and Ice Slide, Firetruck Combo,...