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All content by Shalida-Ann Dobbins

Get your holiday spirit on

Shalida-Ann Dobbins, Asst. Features Editor December 4, 2011

The holidays are coming and many of us are having many family dinners and other social events to attend. You may feel overwhelmed with choosing an outfit but with simple rules to follow, your holiday season should be less stressful and more memorable...

Students Take Out Numerous Loans for College

Shalida-Ann Dobbins, Assistant Features Editor December 4, 2011

With the price of tuition rising, many students are working extra jobs, and finding other ways to pay for school besides the traditional work-study that is considered financial aid. Paige Ullom, a first year nursing student, works two jobs to pay...

What Rapping Means to James Jermany

Shalida-Ann Dobbins, Assistant Features Editor November 10, 2011

After the arrival in the university of rapper Wale on Oct. 27th for his concert, one can’t help but wonder whether Robert Morris University (RMU) stores other future rappers on campus. James Jermany, a senior majoring in Software Engineering, is...

Advice for Students Living with Diabetes

Shalida-Ann Dobbins, Assistant Features Editor November 10, 2011

On Oct. 13, 2009 President Barack Obama announced that the month of November as the National Diabetes Month. According to the American Diabetes Association 28.5 million children and adults are diabetic, and seven million of them are undiagnosed. People...

Relieving Stress Through Fashion

Shalida-Ann Dobbins, Assistant Features Editor October 14, 2011

Many people may find fashion stressful when shopping or just trying to find the perfect outfit. However, it does not have to be stressful. Some people play a sport to relieve stress and others, who are fashion lovers, flip through magazines or shop...

Choosing the Right Bag For You

Shalida-Ann Dobbins, Assistant Features Editor September 28, 2011

Having the right handbag is essential to any girl. A girl’s bag can say a lot about her. It can also make or break an outfit. Having many types of bags to choose from may get overwhelming. However, with the right knowledge, anyone can look their...

Style Myths Gone for Good

Shalida-Ann Dobbins, Assistant Features Editor September 16, 2011

Growing up, everyone has heard of 'style myths' from either their grandmother or another woman in their life. The first that comes to everyone's mind is not to wear white after Labor Day.  This myth is probably one of the oldest ones known, and surprisingly...

Reuse Your Summer Clothes

Shalida-Ann Dobbins, Staff Writer August 27, 2011

The fact that fall is near doesn't mean that there is a need to buy a complete new wardrobe. Summer clothes can definitely be “reuse” for this season. Because of the lack of pocket money, students can just chose to be more creative with the clothes...