Toole, RMU announce three year contract extension
Nick Buzzelli, Sports Editor
May 3, 2013
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
After eliminating the Kentucky Wildcats from the National Invitation Tournament on March 19, Robert Morris men’s basketball coach Andy Toole’s stock soared, and it seemed like only a matter of time until he moved on to bigger and better endeavors. But the 32-year-old skipper reassured the fact... Read more »
Zimmerman named honorary member of men’s hockey team
Brooke Smith, Copy Editor
May 3, 2013
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One year ago, Sam Zimmerman was just your typical nine-year-old boy, but today, he is a survivor. Zimmerman suffered from what was a sinus infection that went undiagnosed by doctors. “They said it was a virus and sent him home and said to bring him back in two days if he wasn’t feeling better,”... Read more »
Fire department responds to dumpster fire behind Washington Hall
Andrea Zanaglio, Editor-in-Chief
May 3, 2013
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Around 12:30 a.m. on Friday, May 3, firefighters responded to a dumpster fire behind Washington Hall. It is unclear exactly when the fire started, but was put out within minutes of the fire department arriving on the scene. RMU police were also on the scene and told students to stay back while... Read more »
Former RMU guard Williams transfers to Wake Forest
Nick Buzzelli, Sports Editor
May 2, 2013
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During his three full seasons with the Robert Morris basketball program, Coron Williams was an accurate three point shooter, draining nearly 43% of his shots taken from beyond the arc, but next season, the redshirt junior won’t be taking the court for RMU. Williams announced that he will be transferring... Read more »
RMU’s schools recognize students in all areas of study; Complete list of recipients included
Andrea Zanaglio, Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2013
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Each of RMU's schools recognized and awarded students for their accomplishments in their areas of study this past year during several ceremonies last month. Below is a list of the School of Communications and Informations Systems and the School of Engineering, Mathematics and Science's recipients. The... Read more »
English department professor Dr. Stephen Arch no longer RMU employee
Leah Fleischel, News Editor
April 30, 2013
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Jonathan Potts, senior director of public relations at Robert Morris University, confirmed last Friday that English department adjunct professor Dr. Stephen Arch is no longer an RMU employee. Arch had taught at RMU as an adjunct professor since 2001, according to his profile on rmu.edu. Prior to... Read more »
Finals Frenzy
Leah Fleischel, News Editor
April 29, 2013
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Along with finals comes opportunities for students to de-stress, and of course fuel up with free food offered throughout the week. The library will be open from 7:30 a.m. until 2:00 a.m. Monday through Thursday night. Tuesday, April 30 the Office of Residence Life is sponsoring the Almost Midnight... Read more »
‘Round about Pittsburgh: Kennywood, a Pittsburgh tradition
Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
April 25, 2013
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Local amusement park Kennywood has been a Pittsburgh tradition since 1898. Originally started as a destination point for streetcar riders on the weekends, Kennywood was started by the Monongahela Street Railway Company. Andrew Mellon, the majority owner of the company, was instrumental in leasing... Read more »
Police Blotter: April 16 – 22, 2013
April 23, 2013
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4/16 - Failure to Stop - An officer initiated a traffic stop for a driver failing to stop at a stop sign. The driver was issued a written warning for the violation. (Closed) 4/16 - Theft - This department was advised of a Nintendo DS taken from a vehicle while parked in the CFL parking lots. All pertinent... Read more »
Class Officers for 2013-2014 announced
Leah Fleischel, News Editor
April 22, 2013
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The winners of the class officer elections are as follows: Class of 2016 President - Matthew Corkery Vice President - Evyn Selden Class of 2015 President - Christopher Kelley Vice President - Richard "Kamau" Njenga Class of 2014 President - Chauncey... Read more »
