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Homecoming 2012 wrap up

Homecoming 2012 wrap up

Paul Wnitruba, Assistant News Editor
October 1, 2012

The grills were lit, and the drinks cold as RMU students came out in droves this last Saturday in celebration of Homecoming 2012. Tailgating started at about 3 p.m., including RMU Student Life and their inflatable dome, giving out prizes, selling memorabilia and taking photos....

Life after Littlefield: I love the Pirates. Sometimes I just wish they would love me back.

Life after Littlefield: I love the Pirates. Sometimes I just wish they would love me back.

Jarrod Blumer, Contributor
September 30, 2012

I’m not exactly sure how to start this blog post because well I never thought I was going to have to blog about the Pirates losing 82 games this season, at least up until the beginning of this month.  Then the thought started to cross my mind.  But that is beside the point...

RMU football edges Lafayette on game-winning field goal

Chris Mueller and Chris Mueller
September 29, 2012

Senior kicker Greg Langer nailed a 33-yard field goal attempt with 23 seconds left in regulation to give Robert Morris University the victory over Lafayette, 31-28, Saturday night at Joe Walton Stadium.  The kick sealed the homecoming win for the Colonials and improved their...

Police Blotter: Sept. 19 - Sept. 24, 2012

Police Blotter: Sept. 19 – Sept. 24, 2012

September 29, 2012

9/19 - Departmental Information - A parent of a resident student called reporting his/her student was using his/her vehicle without permission. Officers checked campus for the vehicle with negative results. (Closed) 9/19 - Accident - A student called reporting their vehicle...

Bill Cowher’s career is a full circle

Patrick Ryan and Patrick Ryan
September 28, 2012

As of 1979, Bill Cowher made his mark on the National Football League. Cowher combined for 28 consecutive years in the NFL as both a player and a coach. By the time he resigned in 2007, Cowher was voted by the Associated Press as NFL Coach of the Year in 1992, and Sporting News’...

Fire alarms sound in Nicholson Center

Fire alarms sound in Nicholson Center

Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
September 27, 2012

In the middle of dinner, this evening, students and Parkhurst employees were evacuated from Nicholson Center.  Calls to the Barry Center were sent around 5:10 PM.  Both students and employees were frustrated and confused by what was occurring. Some people may have thought...

Life after Littlefield: Pirates lose last night and will miss the playoffs for the 20th straight season.

Life after Littlefield: Pirates lose last night and will miss the playoffs for the 20th straight season.

Jarrod Blumer, Contributor
September 27, 2012

And that will do it for the 2012 Pittsburgh Pirates.  After their 6-0 loss last night to the Mets, they were mathematically eliminated from playoff contention.  So at least one streak will continue, as the Pirates will miss out on the postseason for the 20th consecutive year. ...

Student Government Association meeting recap

Student Government Association meeting recap

Paul Wintruba, Assistant News Editor
September 26, 2012

This Monday’s Student Government Association meeting was a little different than usual. In addition to organizational budgets being due, SGA members met at the Sewall center for dinner and an open discussion with university President Gregory Dell’Omo. Dell’Omo opened...

Pirates 10 Mets 6 and Jack Wilson is retiring

Pirates 10 Mets 6 and Jack Wilson is retiring

Jarrod Blumer, Contributor
September 26, 2012

While just about every story that focuses on the Pirates in the news of late has the word “collapse” somewhere in it, a word that hasn’t been used that often recently will be used in this one.  That word is victory.  Last night the Pirates took it to the Mets, as they...

Sentry Sunday Scoreboard: Zebras dominate in league-wide Week 3 debacles

Sentry Sunday Scoreboard: Zebras dominate in league-wide Week 3 debacles

September 25, 2012

By Chris Mueller, Staff Writer What a week to start off the Sentry Sunday Scoreboard. Thank you to the NFL replacement refs for giving me a lot to talk about on this Tuesday morning. If you have turned on ESPN in the last 24 hours or have a twitter account, then you most likely...