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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...

Snow Filled Weekend

Snow Filled Weekend

Sierra Baker
January 23, 2016
As the anticipated winter storm this weekend fastly approaches, students are left to cancel or creatively rearrange their Friday and Saturday night plans due to the expected 3 to 6 inches of snow fall.
Colonials struggle late in tie with Mercyhurst

Colonials struggle late in tie with Mercyhurst

Josh Yost and Josh Yost
January 23, 2016

Two casualties highlighted the battles waged in 84 Lumber Arena on Friday evening. While having Military Appreciation night, the Robert Morris Colonials came to tie with the Mercyhurst Lakers, 2-2. Ending in a tie rather than going to a shootout is something special to college...

RMU mourns passing of student

RMU mourns passing of student

Delaney Hassell, News Editor
January 22, 2016

The Robert Morris University campus community is mourning the death of 21-year-old senior computer information systems student, Jordan Willis, yesterday afternoon. Willis was described as a dedicated student involved in the Top Secret Colonials and a brother of the Delta...

Humans of RMU: The Older Twin

Humans of RMU: The Older Twin

Maura Linehan
January 22, 2016

Mackenzie Ranko and Kyla Ranko have a sorority bond that is unique. In addition to both being members of Zeta Tau Alpha, they are also twin sisters. Mackenzie Ranko, a freshman at Robert Morris, happens to be the older of the two—born 19 minutes before her twin; although, they...