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Local residents speak out against airport fracking

Local residents speak out against airport fracking

Paul Wintruba, Assistant News Editor
February 9, 2013

This past Thursday evening, RMU played host to a public hearing of the Allegheny County Council. This hearing focussed on the issue of using hydraulic fracturing on land owned by the Pittsburgh International Airport. The Pittsburgh Post Gazette is reporting that Consol Energy,...

A sparkling cranberry mocktail

Gourmet with a microwave: Recipe edition

Leah Moose and Elizabeth Witowich, Lifestyles Editor and Asst. Lifestyles Editor
February 8, 2013

Are college students stuck with quick but average food? We think not. Creating mouth-watering food is not reserved for those with a full kitchen, raw talent or time on their hands. Gourmet food is possible with a microwave, and we have found some of the best on-the-go and student-friendly...

RMU Goes Global, welcomes Dr. Helena Vanhala

RMU Goes Global, welcomes Dr. Helena Vanhala

Alyssa Bishop, Staff Writer
February 6, 2013

When Dr. Helena Vanhala came to Robert Morris University to the Media Arts Department, she brought with her a lifetime of global experience. Now, as the new Director for the Center for Global Engagement, Vanhala and her staff members have many exciting events to get involved...

Police Blotter: Jan. 29 - Feb. 04, 2013

Police Blotter: Jan. 29 – Feb. 04, 2013

February 5, 2013

1/29 - Suspicious Incident - A suspicious letter found in the Patrick Henry Center was turned into this department. After investigating the matter, it was determined that there was no validity with its content. (Closed) 1/29 - Property Damage - Parkhurst reported damage to...

RoMo's Round-Up

RoMo’s Round-Up

Leah Fleischel, News Editor
February 3, 2013

Here's what is going on at RMU the week of Feb. 3! Monday, Feb. 4 Sign-ups for Mr. RMU Pageant - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Nicholson Food Court Dress for Success Fashion Show - 2 to 3 p.m. - Sewall Dining Room. Tuesday, Feb. 5 Sign-ups for Mr. RMU Pageant - 11 a.m. to...

Dining services meeting previews future changes

Dining services meeting previews future changes

Leah Fleischel, News Editor
February 3, 2013

On Jan. 31 at 6 p.m., Dining Services held a meeting in lower Salem to discuss plans for the 2013-2014 school year. They work on a five-year plan basis, and this academic year finishes out the one that is currently in place. A plan for 2017-2018 is currently in the works, but...

SGA Update

SGA Update

Paul Wintruba, Assistant News Editor
January 30, 2013

This week’s SGA meeting started out with a Residence Life (ResLife) updated from Ashley Williams. - Housing selection will begin March 19. - Housing deposits (non-refundable) will be due on March 19. - Suite applications will be made available on Feb. 3 and will be...

Police Blotter: Jan. 22 - Jan. 28, 2013

Police Blotter: Jan. 22 – Jan. 28, 2013

January 30, 2013

1/22 - Departmental Information - Residence Life reported an incident between students and an RA in Marshall Hall. Upon officers’ arrival, the RA advised that no assistance was needed that the incident was no longer an issue. (Closed) 1/22 - Departmental Information - This...

Residence Hall Happenings at RMU

Residence Hall Happenings at RMU

Leah Fleischel, News Editor
January 30, 2013

Three weeks into the semester, and all resident students are settled back into their homes away from home at Robert Morris University. Just because everyone is settled though does not mean Residence Life is not as busy as ever. Many residents in the freshman dorms came back...

Premiere of La Mia Strada at the Heinz History Center.

“La Mia Strada”: The unexpected journey of Michael DiLauro

Elizabeth Witowich, Asst. Lifestyles Editor
January 29, 2013

Everyone has a journey in life to take, and a path to choose. Life brings many unexpected changes and choices, but sometimes we find our greatest moments of discovery at the most unexpected of times. Michael DiLauro, the Director of the Academic Media Center at RMU, undertook...