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Calling all seniors: 'The Patriot' offers 2 last chances for senior portraits

Calling all seniors: ‘The Patriot’ offers 2 last chances for senior portraits

Leah Fleischel, News Editor
January 22, 2013

For the first time in years, Robert Morris University will be coming out with a yearbook for the 2012-2013 school year. The staff has decided to feature portraits of only the seniors because yearbooks are free of charge for those graduating this year. Though seniors have had...

Delaney nominated for Hockey Humanitarian Award

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer
January 21, 2013

Robert Morris University women’s hockey senior assistant captain Cobina Delaney is an official finalist for the Hockey Humanitarian Award, one of college hockey’s most prestigious awards. In a world where media tends to focus on the less-than-admirable antics of athletes,...

RoMo's Round-up

RoMo’s Round-up

Leah Fleischel, News Editor
January 20, 2013

This week RMU celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In remembrance, various activities will be held on campus to honor King throughout the week. Monday, Jan. 21 Martin Luther King Jr. Day – No classes (View RMU Dining Hours here.) Black Student...

Bear spotted near Moon Twp. Giant Eagle

Bear spotted near Moon Twp. Giant Eagle

Andrea Zanaglio, Editor-in-Chief
January 20, 2013

MoonPatch.com is reporting that a bear was spotted near the Moon Township Giant Eagle Sunday afternoon outside the Moon Plaza shopping center across from Robert Morris University's Moon campus. Police said several witnesses saw a 300-350 pound black bear  at 5:30 p.m. on...

Faculty Town Hall Meetings recap

Faculty Town Hall Meetings recap

Paul Wintruba, Asst. News Editor
January 18, 2013

On January 15 and 16, RMU held two faculty town hall meetings in the Sewall Center to address the upcoming semester, review the previous fall semester and provide a look into the future plans of the university. Below are some highlights from the meetings. Dr. Helena Vanhala...

RMU Library offers textbook alternative to buying, selling, renting madness

RMU Library offers textbook alternative to buying, selling, renting madness

Leah Fleischel, News Editor
January 17, 2013

The holiday break may be over, but ‘tis the season for something else! That something else being textbooks. The Facebook pages for the various RMU graduating classes are flooding with the words “looking for” and “selling.” The bookstore is busier than ever, and the...

Police Blotter: Jan. 03 - Jan. 13, 2013

Police Blotter: Jan. 03 – Jan. 13, 2013

January 16, 2013

1/03 - Accident - Maintenance reported backing a truck into the corner of Hamilton Hall. Pictures were taken of the damage, and a report was written for insurance purposes. (Closed) 1/03 - Departmental Information - This department is conducting an investigation related to...

Colonials win 4-3, split weekend series with UConn

Brooke Smith and Brooke Smith
January 12, 2013

After dropping their Friday contest against the UConn Huskies, the Robert Morris University NCAA men’s hockey team defeated the Huskies, 4-3. For the second time in as many games, the Colonials found themselves down early in the game when Billy Latta scored a 5-on-3 goal...

Toole, Colonials feel woes after third straight loss

Toole, Colonials feel woes after third straight loss

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
January 6, 2013

After relinquishing 84 points Thursday against Bryant and then surrendering 77 to Central Connecticut State two days later, the Robert Morris men’s basketball program is in the midst of a defensive breakdown, and as a result, head coach Andy Toole believes that his team has...