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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...

Former RMU head coach Rice relieved of Rutgers position

Former RMU head coach Rice relieved of Rutgers position

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
April 4, 2013

Mike Rice was known for his intense coaching style during his three year tenure at Robert Morris, but no one recalls the former Rutgers head coach displaying abusive behavior toward his players during his time at RMU. Rice, who led the Colonials to back-to-back NCAA Tournaments,...

The roofs on certain buildings on campus showcase J&L Steel.  This plaque is located in the Nicholson Center near Romo's Cafe.

‘Round about Pittsburgh: The Legacy of J&L Steel

Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
April 3, 2013

Even with most of the steel industry gone, Pittsburgh is still known as the Steel City.  When people think Pittsburgh & steel, they might think of the Steelers or steel workers.  People may also think of Pittsburgher Andrew Carnegie, who revolutionized the steel industry...

Communication and Media Arts students put Creativity to Work

Communication and Media Arts students put Creativity to Work

Leah Fleischel, News Editor
April 3, 2013

For the past nine years, Communication, Media Arts, and English students have gotten the unique opportunity to not only network with potential employers and gain knowledge from people currently in their desired field, but also put their creativity to work. On Wednesday, April...

Getting to know Dr. John Beehler, RMU's new School of Business dean

Getting to know Dr. John Beehler, RMU’s new School of Business dean

Veronica Guilyard and Kelly Kane, Contributors
April 3, 2013

Robert Morris University welcomes Dr. John M. Beehler as the new Dean for the School of Business. Beehler has an extensive professional background in both the field of Accounting and Higher Education. Beehler has been with Robert Morris University since January of 2013. He...