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Four reasons why being an adjunct sucks

Four reasons why being an adjunct sucks

Mylana Churilla and Natalie O'Neil
November 8, 2014

Students and faculty are attempting to establish a union for adjunct faculty at Robert Morris University. “You feel like you’re in a red tape bureaucracy, like there’s nothing you can do.  You feel powerless and that’s part of why we’re doing this,” said Robert...

Disney continues magic with “Big Hero 6”

Matt Merlino, Assistant Lifestyles Editor
November 7, 2014

After the huge success of Disney’s “Frozen” last year, the studio has decided to go in a completely different direction with their newest animated feature, “Big Hero 6.” The film, inspired by the Marvel comics of the same name, is the 54 animated film produced by Walt...

Wilson's return amps up RMU defense

Wilson’s return amps up RMU defense

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer
November 6, 2014

The best offense is a good defense. Or is it the best defense is a good offense? It’s difficult to tell with the RMU men’s hockey team, since it toes the line when it comes to offensive prowess. Redshirt-junior defenseman Tyson Wilson skated in his first full series against...

Police Blotter 10/18/14-11/03/14

Police Blotter 10/18/14-11/03/14

November 5, 2014

10/28/14 – Welfare Check - Allegheny County 911 Call Center reported a 911 hang up call near or on campus.  Investigation revealed call originated off campus and the call was handled by Moon Police Department. (Closed) 10/28/14 – Fire Alarm - Guardian Protection reported...

BREAKING NEWS: Tom Wolf elected 47th governor of Pennsylvania

BREAKING NEWS: Tom Wolf elected 47th governor of Pennsylvania

Mylana Churilla, Staff Reporter
November 4, 2014

Democrat Tom Wolf, chairman of The Wolf Organization Inc. – a building-product corporation that manufacturers kitchen cabinets – was elected Pennsylvania’s 47th governor, ousting incumbent Tom Corbett, 54.90 percent to 45.10, on Tuesday. Wolf – a York native – received...

Looking Forward: DC/Marvel release plans for upcoming films

Looking Forward: DC/Marvel release plans for upcoming films

Matt Merlino, Assistant Lifestyles Editor
November 4, 2014

Ever since last year’s announcement that Batman would appear in the 2016 Superman movie, superhero fans around the world have speculated that it will lead to a Justice League film. As the year has progressed, more and more heroes have been announced and rumored to appear...

Salute to Schoenecker: Senior goalie ends career on high note

Salute to Schoenecker: Senior goalie ends career on high note

Nick Milliron and Nick Milliron
November 3, 2014

A loss to Sacred Heart last Friday ended the Robert Morris women's soccer team's chances of earning a Northeast Conference tournament berth. Despite coming up short, last weekend capped off the career of one of the best players to come through the program in recent history, senior...

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Why is no one voting?

Natalie O'Neil, Contributor
November 2, 2014

As Election Day approaches, student voters at Robert Morris University are found far and few in between. Within the past couple of years, student voters have dwindled across the United States due to a rising disinterest and difficulty accessing polls. “The youth tend...

Robert Morris used wins against Morgan State and UMBC Saturday to improve overall to 6-4 on the season.

Colonials knock Central Connecticut in four sets, improve to 9-1 in NEC

Ian Kidd and Ian Kidd
November 1, 2014

The Robert Morris women's volleyball team faced a familiar foe on Saturday when Central Connecticut State came to the Sewall Center with the conference playoffs not far away. RMU won a five-set thriller in New Britain back on October 4th, and they were ready for round two. After...

Colonials tame Tigers to continue hot start

Colonials tame Tigers to continue hot start

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer
November 1, 2014

On Friday night, the Colonials managed to take down RIT 6-3. The Tigers came roaring back on Saturday, but the Robert Morris men's hockey team prevailed 4-2 to take the weekend sweep and improve its program-best start to 7-0-1. After a sedentary first eight minutes, Zac Lynch...