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RMU knows how to deal with inclement weather

Brittany Mayer
January 31, 2016
With temperatures declining and snow fall increasing, Facilities Management here at RMU has a lot of ground to cover when it comes to keeping the roads and walkways clear.
Wheatley Center is designed for expansion

Wheatley Center is designed for expansion

Anthony DeSimone, Contributor
January 30, 2016

The Wheatley Center at Robert Morris University has been designed with expansion in mind. The Wheatley Center is currently the home of the School of Communication and Information Systems at RMU. According the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the building’s current size is around...

Heroes Reborn: Super Underwhelming

Heroes Reborn: Super Underwhelming

Sean Koepfinger
January 30, 2016

When NBC first announced that it was rebooting "Heroes," I was ecstatic. The original series was one of my favorite TV dramas--giving me high hopes and large expectations for "Heroes Reborn." After giving it a bit of time to sink in, I’m disappointed to say that it didn’t...

Students, Graduates, and now Administrators

Students, Graduates, and now Administrators

Amari Jacks, Contributor
January 29, 2016

Two current administrators at Robert Morris University have been working at the institution since it was called Robert Morris College to earn their bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Stephanie Hendershot, director of the financial aid department, and Kellie Laurenzi, associate...

Humans of RMU: The Male Cheerleader

Humans of RMU: The Male Cheerleader

Maura Linehan
January 29, 2016

Cheerleading may be seen as a feminine sport by some, but, in reality, it takes a great deal of technique and strength. Asa Bull, a junior at Robert Morris, is a second year male cheerleader, and while he has not been involved in the sport for very long, cheering is something...

Police Blotter 1/13/16-1/25/16

Police Blotter 1/13/16-1/25/16

January 28, 2016

1/13/16 – Medical Emergency - This department was advised of a student in need of medical attention in Salem Hall.  Valley Ambulance transported the student to Sewickley Valley Hospital for treatment. (Closed) 1/14/16 – Medical Emergency - This department was advised...

Sexual assault on campus

The reality of sexual assault on college campuses

Delaney Hassell, News Editor
January 27, 2016

Every minute there are 20 people who fall victim to physical violence by an intimate partner in the U.S., according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. College campuses are no exception to this statistic. The CDC defined sexual violence as “a sexual act committed...

The Revenant, A Cinematic Masterpiece

The Revenant, A Cinematic Masterpiece

Trevor Young
January 26, 2016

As I walked into my local theatre to see Alajandro Iñárritu's “The Revenant” I realized that my hope for this film was extraordinarily high, so high that I began to worry the film couldn’t possibly deliver. After all, Iñárritu’s last...

RMU welcomes newest Rooney Scholar

RMU welcomes newest Rooney Scholar

Brittany Mayer
January 24, 2016
Another international scholar has arrived at RMU. A reception was held at the Rooney House on Jan. 21 to introduce Misha Segal to students and faculty.
A packed 84 Lumber Arena crowd looks on as players line up for the National Anthem before RMU vs. Mercyhurst.

Arena packed for historic evening

Josh Yost and Josh Yost
January 24, 2016

The crowd in 84 Lumber Arena was so thick on Saturday, it looked like a typical Where’s Waldo picture, with people dressed in red RMU touques and black or dark blue winter clothing. They managed to see a historic game, coming in for the free replica jerseys and staying for...