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RMU alum selected for Sochi 2014 Olympics

RMU alum selected for Sochi 2014 Olympics

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer
June 25, 2013

On June 23, 2013, Robert Morris women’s hockey alum and current assistant coach Brianne McLaughlin sent out this happy tweet: "Happy #OlympicDay everyone!  Celebrating with the last game of @Olympics tryouts in lake placid.  What a cool thing to be a part of :) #usa." Not...

Toole, RMU announce three year contract extension

Toole, RMU announce three year contract extension

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
May 3, 2013

After eliminating the Kentucky Wildcats from the National Invitation Tournament on March 19, Robert Morris men’s basketball coach Andy Toole’s stock soared, and it seemed like only a matter of time until he moved on to bigger and better endeavors. But the 32-year-old  skipper...

Zimmerman named honorary member of men’s hockey team

Zimmerman named honorary member of men’s hockey team

Brooke Smith and Brooke Smith
May 3, 2013

One year ago, Sam Zimmerman was just your typical nine-year-old boy, but today, he is a survivor. Zimmerman suffered from what was a sinus infection that went undiagnosed by doctors. “They said it was a virus and sent him home and said to bring him back in two days if he...

View from Lexington Hall of dumpster fire behind Washington Wall

Fire department responds to dumpster fire behind Washington Hall

Andrea Zanaglio, Editor-in-Chief
May 2, 2013

Around 12:30 a.m. on Friday, May 3, firefighters responded to a dumpster fire behind Washington Hall. It is unclear exactly when the fire started, but was put out within minutes of the fire department arriving on the scene. RMU police were also on the scene and told students...

Former RMU guard Williams transfers to Wake Forest

Former RMU guard Williams transfers to Wake Forest

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
May 2, 2013

During his three full seasons with the Robert Morris basketball program, Coron Williams was an accurate three point shooter, draining nearly 43% of his shots taken from beyond the arc, but next season, the redshirt junior won’t be taking the court for RMU. Williams announced...

RMU's schools recognize students in all areas of study; Complete list of recipients included

RMU’s schools recognize students in all areas of study; Complete list of recipients included

Andrea Zanaglio, Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2013

Each of RMU's schools recognized and awarded students for their accomplishments in their areas of study this past year during several ceremonies last month. Below is a list of the School of Communications and Informations Systems and the School of Engineering, Mathematics...

English department professor Dr. Stephen Arch no longer RMU employee

English department professor Dr. Stephen Arch no longer RMU employee

Leah Fleischel, News Editor
April 30, 2013

Jonathan Potts, senior director of public relations at Robert Morris University, confirmed last Friday that English department adjunct professor Dr. Stephen Arch is no longer an RMU employee. Arch had taught at RMU as an adjunct professor since 2001, according to his profile...

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Finals Frenzy

Leah Fleischel, News Editor
April 29, 2013

Along with finals comes opportunities for students to de-stress, and of course fuel up with free food offered throughout the week. The library will be open from 7:30 a.m. until 2:00 a.m. Monday through Thursday night. Tuesday, April 30 the Office of Residence Life is sponsoring...

The Thunderbolt opened at Kennywood Park in 1968.

‘Round about Pittsburgh: Kennywood, a Pittsburgh tradition

Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
April 25, 2013

Local amusement park Kennywood has been a Pittsburgh tradition since 1898.  Originally started as a destination point for streetcar riders on the weekends, Kennywood was started by the Monongahela Street Railway Company.  Andrew Mellon, the majority owner of the company, was...

Police Blotter: April 16 - 22, 2013

Police Blotter: April 16 – 22, 2013

April 23, 2013

4/16 - Failure to Stop - An officer initiated a traffic stop for a driver failing to stop at a stop sign. The driver was issued a written warning for the violation. (Closed) 4/16 - Theft - This department was advised of a Nintendo DS taken from a vehicle while parked in the...