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Women’s hockey season preview

Emily Brosko and Emily Brosko
October 18, 2012

The start of the 2012-2013 season is finally here for the Robert Morris University women's hockey team. After playing and winning all four of their exhibition games, the Colonials are ready to start the regular season with confidence. "We trained a lot over the summer, and...

Police Blotter: Oct. 9 – Oct. 15, 2012

October 17, 2012

10/09 - Missing Property - A report was given to this department for a missing wallet. All the necessary information was obtained and the owner was advised if it were turned in that they would be notified. (Closed) 10/11 - Departmental Information - A report was made for a...

Presidential debate: round two preview

Patrick Ryan, News Editor
October 16, 2012

Tonight will be the second presidential debate between President Barack Obama, and the challenger, Mitt Romney. The debate follows the Vice Presidential debate just a week before between Paul Ryan and Joe Biden, which, was a split decision on the victor based on whom you ask....

Men’s hockey raises money to “Krush Cancer”

Brooke Smith and Brooke Smith
October 16, 2012

It is often said in the world of hockey that once you are part of a team, it becomes your family. No matter where you go or what you do, they will have your back and be there to support you. The Robert Morris University NCAA men’s hockey team is currently displaying this...

Political Polars: Freedom of Speech or National Security?

Maria Mauti, Contributor
October 15, 2012

Thousands have protested. Endless commentary, documentaries, internet video responses have been ignited. An attack on a U.S. Embassy and the death of an innocent leader--a public call for action by the Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton and a commercial apology from President...

RMU Public Relations Club travels to San Francisco, blogs in real-time

October 15, 2012

From Oct. 13 through Oct. 16, RMU’s PR club members will be attending the Public Relations Society of America’s (PRSA) 2012 International Conference in San Francisco, California. Throughout the course of their trip, they will be frequently posting to their blogs through this...

Movie Review: The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Andrea Zanaglio, Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2012

No one will ever look at the Fort Pitt Tunnel the same way again.Stephen Chbosky’s film adaptation of his acclaimed coming-of-age novel, The Perks of Being a Wallflowerwill have adolescents looking hopefully into their futures and adults reflecting on their days as high school...

Police Blotter: Oct. 1 – Oct. 8, 2012

October 10, 2012

10/01 - Departmental Information - A maintenance supervisor requested an officer be present while addressing a situation. Officers stood by and assisted without incident. (Closed) 10/02 - Student Conduct - This department was advised of someone writing inappropriate messages...

Life after Littlefield: Pirates 2012 Recap: Catcher

Jarrod Blumer, Contributor
October 10, 2012

I’m going to start this post by saying that the Pirates have not had a “real” catcher since Jason Kendall was traded by the one and only, Dave Littlefield. Since then, it has been a revolving door behind the plate, as the Pirates have had 17 different catchers play a...

First presidential debate breakdown

Maria Mauti, Staff Writer
October 10, 2012

According to The Rasmussen Reports Daily Presidential Tracking Poll, Mitt Romney and President Obama are both gaining support from 48 percent of voters nationwide. According to www.rasmussereports.com, “One percent (1%) prefers some other candidate, and three percent (3%)...