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RMU alum wins big

RMU alum wins big

Delaney Hassell, Staff Reporter
October 1, 2014

On Sept. 24, Lieutenant Colonel Michele Papakie was named the 2014 Business Communicator of the Year. Papakie is chairwoman/associate professor of journalism and public relations at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She received the award at the 35th annual Golden Triangle...

Police Blotter 9/23/14- 9/29/14

Police Blotter 9/23/14- 9/29/14

October 1, 2014

9/23/14 – Medical Emergency - This department was advised of a student who passed out during the blood drive in John Jay Center.  Valley Ambulance was notified and transported the student to Sewickley Valley Hospital for treatment. (Closed) 9/24/14 – Departmental Property...

Robert Morris turns to Abbott for a spark

Robert Morris turns to Abbott for a spark

Chris Mueller and Chris Mueller
September 30, 2014

Robert Morris offensive coordinator Darrin Hicks announced Monday that Derik Abbott will be getting the nod at quarterback this weekend in place of Luke Brumbaugh. The decision couldn’t have come at a more important time for the Colonials coming off a bye week with the team’s...

RMU focuses on Title IX

RMU focuses on Title IX

Bailey Neale, Contributor
September 30, 2014

Beginning this semester, Robert Morris University student leaders and faculty members will undergo Title IX training. The university wants both groups familiar with the law and its requirements. The training sessions began on Sept. 15, and will continue throughout the school...

Robert Morris sweeps Sacred Heart in NEC opener

Robert Morris sweeps Sacred Heart in NEC opener

Ian Kidd and Ian Kidd
September 29, 2014

The Robert Morris women’s volleyball team improved its conference record to 2-0 after defeating Sacred Heart in three sets Saturday afternoon at the Charles L. Sewall Center. SHU struggled all day, consistently committing errors that allowed RMU to take control of the match....

Dell'Omo discusses RMU by the numbers

Dell’Omo discusses RMU by the numbers

Kendall Valan, Assistant News Editor
September 28, 2014
RMU's official scholarship and demographic information has been released.
Colonials fall in final non-conference match

Colonials fall in final non-conference match

Dante Verme and Dante Verme
September 27, 2014
RMU women's soccer falls to UMBC, but stays optimistic for conference play.
RMU celebrates Saudi National Day

RMU celebrates Saudi National Day

Delaney Hassell, Staff Reporter
September 26, 2014

This past Thursday the Robert Morris Saudi Student Club hosted the first annual Saudi National Day Celebration. The event was held in the PNC Colonial Café from 4:30-8:00 p.m. The goal of the event was to enrich students’ knowledge about Saudi Culture. The club wanted students...

RMU students put "sazon" in their life

RMU students put “sazon” in their life

Hannah Smith, News Editor
September 26, 2014

Diversity speaker Cindy Fernandez spoke to Robert Morris students this past Thursday about how life is better when you add some “sazon (spice).” “For me, sazon is what makes me stand out. That little bit of me that I bring, that I choose to share with others. That’s...

The Colonials used three straight set wins Friday night to defeat The Citadel and earn their first win of the season.

RMU poised for turnaround with NEC approaching

Ian Kidd and Ian Kidd
September 26, 2014

After a disappointing start to the season, the Robert Morris women's volleyball team will begin its Northeast Conference play this Saturday at home in the Sewall Center. RMU played the second hardest non-conference schedule of the NEC, behind only juggernaut Long Island University...