Looking back on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life
Alyssa Bishop, Staff Writer
January 21, 2013
Filed under Features, Lifestyles
Remember students: no classes will be held on Monday, Jan. 21, in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King Jr. was born on Jan. 15, 1929. King attended segregated public schools until he graduated at the young age of 15. He graduated in 1948 from Morehouse College, an all African-American... Read more »
Best of Pinterest: New Year’s Eve edition
Leah Moose, Lifestyles Editor
December 28, 2012
Filed under Features, Lifestyles
Throwing a New Year’s Eve party? Going to a friend’s? Staying in your pj’s and watching the ball drop from home? Explore some of the most popular NYE tips and ideas from Pinterest. Pinterest has quickly become a popular source for users to organize personal thoughts, ideas or favorite things... Read more »
How to have a personal hairdresser without leaving the house
Elizabeth Witowich, Asst. Lifestyles Editor
December 10, 2012
Filed under Features, Lifestyles
Many people dream of being able to create the latest hair styles without forking out huge amounts of money to pay for it. Now thanks to the new TRESemme style studio, a creation by the company Noise, anyone can have access to the same great tips and tricks known by professional stylists. Before, great... Read more »
Grey Thanksgiving is becoming the new Black Friday
Jon Fisher, Staff Writer
November 28, 2012
Filed under Features, Lifestyles
Thanksgiving is a time for families to spend time with each other and give thanks for what they have. Turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes and cranberry sauce fill the room as people reminisce of family events while they fill their stomachs endlessly. Historically speaking, the first Thanksgiving occurred... Read more »
How to shop Black Friday
Elizabeth Witowich, Asst. Lifestyles Editor
November 13, 2012
Filed under Features, Lifestyles, Top Stories
Make, not only yourself, but your wallet happy this Black Friday. Thanksgiving break means many things for college students. Relaxing with friends and family, enjoying a Thanksgiving meal and of course, shopping on Black Friday. As much fun as Thanksgiving is, it cannot even be compared to the excitement... Read more »
Pittsburgh lights up
Elizabeth Witowich, Asst. Lifestyles Editor
November 13, 2012
Filed under Features, Lifestyles
52nd Light Up night event to happen November 16 The weather is getting colder and soon Christmas will be upon us. Along with the change in the weather and the overload of holiday decorations, comes a tradition in Pittsburgh known as Light Up night. Those from Pittsburgh have seen the spectacle which... Read more »
Vampires, zombies, witches: Oh my!
Alyssa Bishop, Staff Writer
November 5, 2012
Filed under Features, Lifestyles
Faculty and students alike were treated to a presentation of all the things that go bump in the night during the fifth annual Creepy Conference on Oct. 23 in the Sewall Center. The conference featured stories of the undead, vampires, witches and ghosts and was sponsored by Sigma Tau Delta and the English... Read more »
Minding your manners: RMU students learn practical skills at etiquette dinner
Elizabeth Witowich, Asst. Lifestyles Editor
November 5, 2012
Filed under Features, Lifestyles
Practicality and manners are two things not typically associated with college students. Despite this common conception, Robert Morris University students are given the chance to learn about modern etiquette and, more specifically, how to stay ahead in future, professional environments. This etiquette... Read more »
Idlewild honored as oldest amusement park in Pa
Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
October 20, 2012
Filed under Features, Lifestyles, Top Stories
On a cold, rainy Saturday, Oct. 6 morning, a small and historical presentation occurred at Idlewild & Soak Zone located in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. Drivers who pass by Idlewild on Lincoln Highway aren’t able to see much of the park other than parking lots and a few storybook looking buildings. ... Read more »
One-on-one with “Perks” director Stephen Chbosky
Leah Moose, Lifestyles Editor
October 16, 2012
Filed under Features, Lifestyles
I completed the interview with writer/director of "Perks of Being a Wallflower," Stephen Chbosky on Sept. 28 at the Fairmont Hotel in Pittsburgh, Pa. As I was waiting for him to finish up a previous interview (about 50 feet away from me), the atmosphere of the hotel began to leak out. Its inhabitants... Read more »
