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WWII vet featured as Constitution Day speaker

WWII vet featured as Constitution Day speaker

Nick Buzzelli, Editor-in-chief
September 19, 2014

In previous years, Robert Morris has held essay contests and debates in order to commemorate Constitution Day. However this year, Dr. Phillip Harold wanted to do things differently by bringing a guest speaker to campus. After discussing this possibility with Susan Parker,...

Kitchen's Keys: Robert Morris vs. Dayton

Kitchen’s Keys: Robert Morris vs. Dayton

Dan Kitchen and Dan Kitchen
September 19, 2014

Robert Morris travels to Dayton, Ohio this Saturday still looking for their first win of the season. Both teams are coming off lopsided losses from the previous week: the Colonials (0-3) just underwent a 50-3 drumming at the hands of the Lafayette Leopards, while Dayton (1-1)...

Groundbreaking begins a new era for RMU

Groundbreaking begins a new era for RMU

Hannah Smith, News Editor
September 19, 2014

Today marked the official start of construction for Robert Morris University’s new School of Nursing and Health Sciences with a groundbreaking ceremony. The ceremony began at approximately 7:30 a.m. with opening remarks from the university’s president, Gregory Dell’Omo. Dell’Omo...

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TV not working in the residence halls? Here’s why

Dylan McKenna, Technology Collumnist
September 19, 2014

ResNet, the free personal computer help desk for resident students, has been flooded with complaints concerning television in the residence halls. A majority of upperclassmen have likely never experienced an issue and are unaware that a major switch occurred during their time...

Police Blotter 9/09/14 - 9/15/14

Police Blotter 9/09/14 – 9/15/14

September 18, 2014

09/09/14 – Student Conduct - While conducting an investigation an officer noticed alcohol in the open in a student’s room.  The alcohol was disposed of and the student was advised they would be sent through Judicial Affairs for judgment. (Closed) 09/09/14 – Fire Alarm...

Banaszak looking to vets for special teams aid

Banaszak looking to vets for special teams aid

Chris Mueller and Chris Mueller
September 18, 2014

It’s no secret today that in order to be considered a good football team, consistent production is a must in all three facets of the game; offense, defense and special teams. Offense puts people in the seats. Defense wins championships. The clichés go on forever, but they...

RMU Roundtable Series: Women in print media

RMU Roundtable Series: Women in print media

Delaney Hassel, Staff Reporter
September 18, 2014

RMU's Roundtable Series kicked off this past Tuesday afternoon with Dr. Elizabeth Stork's “Women and Power in Print Media: Cover Girls” event. Stork is the associate professor of Organizational Leadership at RMU. Sheryl Sandberg, now the chief operating officer of Facebook,...

Composure, experience key to a Robert Morris turnaround

Composure, experience key to a Robert Morris turnaround

Chris Mueller and Chris Mueller
September 17, 2014

With Dayton approaching on Saturday, Robert Morris has been getting back to the basics in practice this week. A rough 0-3 start to 2014 has slightly dampened the excitement surrounding the new era of RMU football, but head coach John Banaszak is certainly not ready to give...

RMU softball taking strides to better Pittsburgh area

RMU softball taking strides to better Pittsburgh area

Mike Funyak, Staff Reporter
September 17, 2014

The Robert Morris softball team is seeking donations for a new nonprofit organization, No Roof Knapsacks.  Founded by senior softball player Sam Santillo and her mother, the nonprofit organization takes old or new backpacks and fills them with non-perishable food items, toiletries,...

New city, new perspectives

New city, new perspectives

Leah Fleischel, Staff Writer
September 16, 2014

So I can't believe I'm just getting to my second blog post now. I used to post on student media almost every day, and now I haven't had time in twenty-seven days? Alright, so maybe I've had half an hour here or there - but not much more. The truth is, 'Working in Washington'...