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Police Blotter 11/18/14-11/24/14

Police Blotter 11/18/14-11/24/14

November 28, 2014

11/18/14 – Fire Alarm - Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Concord Hall.  Officers responded along with maintenance, finding the cause of the alarm to be burnt food.  The alarm was reset without further incident. (Closed) 11/18/14 – Suspicious Person...

What about Thanksgiving: The forgotten holiday

What about Thanksgiving: The forgotten holiday

Matt Merlino, Assistant Lifestyles Editor
November 26, 2014

Driving down the road, all I see are Christmas lights; walking into stores, all I see are Christmas setups. This has been the case since the beginning of the month. What blows my mind though is that people constantly overlook what is easily my favorite holiday. Once Halloween...

Lucky Jones scored 11 points in Wednesday's loss to Chattanooga.

Battle 4 Atlantis skid continues for Colonials

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
November 26, 2014

After competing against the likes of high-major programs North Carolina and Georgetown in its first two games of the Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament, it appeared as if the Robert Morris men’s basketball team would have an easier test against the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. However...

Breaking: Students displaced after C Tower fire

Breaking: Students displaced after C Tower fire

Hannah Smith, News Editor
November 25, 2014

Moon Township Fire Co. responded to a dorm fire early this morning in the C Tower of Washington Hall after a student knocked over a burning candle in the third-floor suite. The flames occurred a little before 6 a.m. causing damage to the room. The rooms above and below the...

Aaron Bowen blocks Marcquise Reed's layup attempt Saturday at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C.

Smith, Hoyas hammer Robert Morris, 80-66

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
November 22, 2014

Washington, D.C. - Standing 6-foot-9, Lionel Gomis and Stephan Bennett – Robert Morris’ two tallest players – are built for a mid-major program, both in size and strength. But weighing in at 230 and 215 pounds, respectively, has made it difficult for the two to defend...

Dukes blank Robert Morris in Steel City Showdown

Dukes blank Robert Morris in Steel City Showdown

Chris Mueller and Chris Mueller
November 22, 2014

The Steel City Showdown at Duquesne’s Arthur J. Rooney Field featured the typical hard-hitting, Pittsburgh style football people of the region are so accustomed to. With both teams out of Northeast Conference contention, Saturday served nothing more than city bragging rights...

Your RMU Google account: To infinity and beyond

Your RMU Google account: To infinity and beyond

Dylan McKenna, Digital Content Manager
November 21, 2014

RMU uses something called Google Apps for Education. It allows schools to provide all of their students with an email account, a calendar and all those other apps available in the top right corner of Google.com, including Google Drive. Microsoft was the first to roll out large...

You know what really grinds my gears? Volume V

You know what really grinds my gears? Volume V

Matt Merlino, Assistant Lifestyles Editor
November 20, 2014

Oh man! I’ve never noticed how many things actually irritate me. It’s crazy to think that this is already the fifth installment of “What Grinds My Gears.” It’s been quite a while since my last one. Being that this is the fifth rendition of my gripes, I thought I...

Police Blotter 11/11/14-11/17/14

Police Blotter 11/11/14-11/17/14

November 20, 2014

11/11/14 – Vehicle Stop - While on patrol, officer observed a vehicle with no inspection stickers and expired registration.  The driver was cited and released. (Closed) 11/12/14 – Trouble Alarm - Guardian Protection reported a trouble alarm in Sewall Center.  Officers...

Rameses Owens in perfect position to succeed

Rameses Owens in perfect position to succeed

Chris Mueller and Chris Mueller
November 20, 2014

True freshman running back Rameses Owens has had a rather impressive rookie campaign for Robert Morris this season. Despite the offensive woes, Owens' start to his career was a little more successful than the unit as a whole. There may be a few question marks regarding the...