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Survey says: Students want new Rec Center

Survey says: Students want new Rec Center

Leah Fleischel, News Editor
April 16, 2013

Earlier in the semester, the entire student body was surveyed about the level of need and desire for a new recreation center. The survey informed students that this new addition would come at a cost of approximately an additional $50-$100 fee each semester in order to build and...

Life After Littlefield: Pirates weekend series against Cincinnati

Life After Littlefield: Pirates weekend series against Cincinnati

Jarrod Blumer, Contributor
April 15, 2013

After being blown out in the last game of the Arizona series and losing Wandy Rodriguez for at least one start, it seemed like the Pirates were in for a rough series against the NL Central powerhouse Reds. Friday’s game had AJ Burnett going against Cincinnati’s Mike Leake,...

RMU defeats Mount St. Mary’s, 12-11

RMU defeats Mount St. Mary’s, 12-11

Chris Mueller and Chris Mueller
April 14, 2013

In a back and forth Sunday afternoon affair, host Robert Morris held on to defeat Northeast Conference foe Mount St. Mary’s, 12-11, in a dramatic, fast-paced game. With the win, RMU improves to 6-5 on the year and knocked the Mount out of NEC playoff contention, a year after...

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RoMo’s RoundUp

Leah Fleischel, News Editor
April 14, 2013

Here’s what’s happening the week of April 15 at RMU, from class officer elections to musicals to students going barefoot!   Tuesday, April 16 Day Without Shoes - All day event across campus Open Mic Night - Nicholson Food Court - 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. Scheduling...

RMU communication students launch new Twitter account: @RMUTraffic

RMU communication students launch new Twitter account: @RMUTraffic

Andrea Zanaglio, Editor-in-Chief
April 11, 2013

Despite an increase in the number of undergraduates living on campus, 57 percent remain commuters, according to figures reported on rmu.edu. Senior RMU communication majors Dan Fitzgerald and Christa Pica said commuters face unique challenges, such as traffic, unexpected road...

Brave the Shave encouraged students to dye a green streak in their hair or get a buzz cut in support of the fight against childhood cancer.

RMU’s KDR ‘Brave the Shave’ event raises more than $2,000

Andrea Zanaglio, Editor-in-Chief
April 8, 2013

Members and supporters of RMU's Kappa Delta Rho (KDR) chapter Eta Alpha gathered at the gazebo from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the fraternity's Brave the Shave event. Brave the Shave is a national KDR event that partners with the Andrew McDonough B+ (Be Positive) Foundation to...

Life After Littlefield: Pirates swept by Dodgers in weekend series

Life After Littlefield: Pirates swept by Dodgers in weekend series

Jarrod Blumer, Contributor
April 7, 2013

The Pirates’ struggles continued this weekend, as they traveled out to Los Angeles to take on the Dodgers and were promptly swept in the 3 game series.   While many “fans” think it’s time to press the panic button, the fact that it is only 6 games into the season makes...

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RoMo’s Roundup

Leah Fleischel, News Editor
April 7, 2013

Here's what's going on the week of April 7th at Robert Morris University, from Greek Week 2013 to giving blood and more! Sunday, April 7 Greek Week opening ceremony on Nicholson Front Lawn - 3:00 p.m. Greek week competitions: 4x4, Pyramid, Dizzy Bat in the Sewall Center...

Adams claims Battle of the Halls championship title

Adams claims Battle of the Halls championship title

Leah Fleischel, News Editor
April 6, 2013

Residence halls across campus this past week have been competing hard against each other to take home the championship title from 2013's Battle of the Halls. Students have lived side by side all year in their halls, but this competition tests how well they actually work together...

Life After Littlefield: Pirates drop first series 2-1 to the Cubs

Life After Littlefield: Pirates drop first series 2-1 to the Cubs

Jarrod Blumer, Contributor
April 4, 2013

What started out to look like a day in the middle of December, Opening Day eventually began to look like a usual Opening Day in Pittsburgh, weather-wise that is.  Being there first hand, you could feel the buzz in the sold out stadium as AJ Burnett took the mound to start the...