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RMU falls to Fairleigh Dickinson in overtime affair

RMU falls to Fairleigh Dickinson in overtime affair

Chris Mueller and Chris Mueller
February 23, 2013

The Robert Morris University women’s basketball team suffered a heartbreaking overtime loss at the hands of Fairleigh Dickinson, 64-62, on Saturday afternoon at the Charles L. Sewall Center. The game marked the team’s senior day, where Jasmine Tate, Anna Gailite and Anna...

DiCiocco takes over as winningest goaltender

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer
February 23, 2013

Saturday’s conference win against Penn State was great for all of the Colonials, but more so for one player in particular.   RMU Women’s Hockey senior goaltender Kristen DiCiocco reached a new career milestone.  DiCiocco reached 32 wins, surpassing the record of 31 victories...

Colonials defeat Detroit 9-5 with solid, well-rounded outing

Colonials defeat Detroit 9-5 with solid, well-rounded outing

Chris Mueller and Chris Mueller
February 23, 2013

The Robert Morris University men’s lacrosse team defeated their non-conference opponent Detroit 9-5 on a foggy Saturday afternoon at Joe Walton Stadium. Although the weather wasn’t pretty, the Colonials won their second straight game to improve to 2-1 on the year with a solid...

Charity by Dawn Lilly

‘Look good, feel good, do good’: Q&A with founder of Charity by Dawn Lilly

Ryan Bunker, Staff Writer
February 22, 2013

Each day, millions of women wake-up, shower and begin their daily beauty routine with special attention to the face. Makeup, a key staple in every woman’s arsenal, not only hides imperfections and accentuates their assets, it ensures that women not only look good, but feel...

Alex Nee (Johnny) and Trent Saunders (St. Jimmy) in "American Idiot" the musical.

‘American Idiot’: Provocative presence in Heinz Hall

Leah Moose, Lifestyles Editor
February 22, 2013

Heinz Hall was brimming with angst and punk sounds during Tuesday’s premiere of Green Day’s “American Idiot: The Musical.” The Broadway show featured the songs of the band’s award-winning album, “American Idiot,” and illustrated a down-with-the-establishment feel...

RMU students looking to build relationship with Navajo Nation

RMU students looking to build relationship with Navajo Nation

Leah Fleischel, News Editor
February 20, 2013

Dr. Karshner and Donna Anderson will be leading a 3-week Service-Learning trip to the Navajo Nation from May 12 through June 1.  The trip is in conjunction with two 8-week courses, Reading Myths (ELIT1060) and Comparative Philosophy (PHIL1020), that Dr. Karshner will be teaching...

'Round about Pittsburgh: I Scream for Ice Cream

‘Round about Pittsburgh: I Scream for Ice Cream

Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
February 20, 2013

Known for the legendary Skyscraper ice cream cones, Klondikes, and Chipped Ham, the name Isaly’s was once well known throughout Ohio and western Pennsylvania.  With headquarters in Youngstown Ohio and Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Islay’s was the first restaurant, chain grocery...

American Idiot cast member, Chelsea Turbin

Q&A with ‘American Idiot’ cast member, Chelsea Turbin

Ryan Bunker, Staff Writer
February 19, 2013

From number one Billboard hits, to the big stage, Green Day’s "American Idiot" is bound to be a show stopper. With a Tony Award for best stage design and a Grammy for best musical soundtrack, this is one musical you do not want to miss. "American Idiot" takes us on the journey...

SGA update: Feb. 18 meeting

SGA update: Feb. 18 meeting

Paul Wintruba, Assistant News Editor
February 19, 2013

Monday's SGA Meeting was called into order at 5 p.m.  After addressing general business and and the standard officer reports, the meeting moved into the general discussion section. For this week’s meeting, members of the dining services board were present, including Neal...

Student Veterans of America faculty advisor David Ausman [Far Right] on the first floor of the Jefferson center, RMU's Student Veteran Center.

Support for RMU’s Veterans

Paul Wintruba, Assistant News Editor
February 19, 2013

Last Wednesday afternoon, student veterans from RMU gathered for this semester’s first meeting of the Student Veterans of America. President of the organization’s RMU chapter, Jared Mckee led the meeting with his fellow officers, discussing the process of transitioning to...