Students experience teaching through Belize

Sabine Cherenfant, Contributing Writer
June 20, 2012
Filed under Features

It has been three years since Daniel Shelley, professor of education, began taking elementary education students to Belize for an international experience. Belize, a commonwealth  of Great Britain, is the only English- speaking country in central America. "I visited Belize several times, and I... Read more »

RMU mourns the death of Marco Giovengo

Sabine Cherenfant, Staff Writer
March 27, 2012
Filed under News

It was around 7 p.m. when students near the apartments and Marshall Hall looked puzzled at the scene of an ambulance and police cars. The Dean of Students, John Michalenko, President Dell'Omo and the Assistant Director of Residence Life, Anne Lahoda, were all present at the scene, going in and out of... Read more »

Thoughts on the world: Let’s celebrate Irish-American women

Sabine Cherenfant, Opinion Editor
March 19, 2012
Filed under Opinion/Editorial

In March, we not only celebrate women's history but also Irish-American heritage. Indeed, many Americans trace their roots to the Emerald Isle. The U.S. Bureau Census reported that 36.9 million Americans claim to have Irish roots. It is the second largest heritage reported by Americans after German.... Read more »

Thoughts on the world: Turmoil in Syria

Sabine Cherenfant, Opinion Editor
February 29, 2012
Filed under Opinion/Editorial

It has been a few weeks since Syria has been the topic of conversation with Syrian President Bashaar Al-Assad alleged crackdown on protesters against his administration. The city of Homs located in the West side of Syria has been the center of the 2011-2012 uprising against Al-Assad. Now hundreds of... Read more »

Farewell Whitney Houston

Sabine Cherenfant, Opinion Editor
February 13, 2012
Filed under Opinion/Editorial, Top Stories

“Whitney Houston is dead,” exclaimed Wayne in disbelief. It was almost 9 p.m. on Saturday Feb. 11. We were just wrapping up the men's basketball game, which we were filming, when Wayne made the statement. As shocking as it sounded, I decided to disregard the comment labeling it as one of those... Read more »

Thoughts on the world: Africa is NOT a country

SABINE CHERENFANT, OPINION EDITOR
January 28, 2012
Filed under Opinion/Editorial

“Africa [is] a country...,” said one of the Republican candidates in a serious debate. That pretty much sums a common lack of understanding of this continent comprised of more than 50 states. Indeed, this continent is one of the most misunderstood regions in this planet. Sometimes, it seems... Read more »

Thoughts on the world: The cynicism of technology

Sabine Cherenfant, Opinion Editor
October 28, 2011
Filed under Opinion/Editorial

In 2010, Apple decided to launch a unique technological device that not only redefine our daily life but also redefine technology. This slim, flat and rectangular object, weighting less than an average textbook, is a multipurpose tablet that can serve needs from checking your email to teaching your... Read more »

Thoughts on the World: Fun à l’Americain

Sabine Cherenfant, Opinion Editor
October 15, 2011
Filed under Opinion/Editorial

The United States has always been viewed as a melting pot subserving cultures around the world. No need to travel across the ocean to find an Egyptian scarf or an Irish claddagh. You may find ethnic materials sometimes even in the most remote town within this vast country. Therefore, as a foreigner... Read more »

Thoughts on the World: What Do We Consider Beautiful?

Sabine Cherenfant, Opinions Editor
September 29, 2011
Filed under Opinion/Editorial

It is indeed true that we all have our own opinion of what beauty represent to us, but sometimes it feels like we all have an underline agreement on what should be considered beautiful. An article that identified beauty and its component states that a small noise, a high cheekbone and luscious lips... Read more »

Thoughts on the World – Let’s Talk About Illuminati and Today’s World

Sabine Cherenfant, Opinions Assistant Editor
September 15, 2011
Filed under Opinion/Editorial

We hear a lot about illuminati nowadays, especially if those who follow the entertainment industry. Entertainers, such as Jay-Z and Lady Gaga, have repeatedly been accused of being illuminati practitioners. Even some government officials are believed to be part of illuminati, known also as the secret society. I... Read more »

Thoughts on the World: Cracking down the HIV case

Sabine Cherenfant, Assistant Opinions Editor
August 27, 2011
Filed under Opinion/Editorial

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is indeed the disease that no one wants to talk about. Some will even label it as “loathsome.” Yet, this virus affects more than one million people each year. It was first discovered in the 1980's, but rumor has it that HIV has been around for a much longer time. Nonetheless,... Read more »

Student Life says its farewell to Laura Schoenfeld

Sabine Cherenfant, Assistant Opinions Editor
August 25, 2011
Filed under News

After six years at Robert Morris University, Laura Green Schoenfeld, director of special programs and student community standards, is saying her goodbyes. Sept. 2 will be Schoenfeld's very last day working at RMU. She will be moving to Arizona with her family due to her husband, Bob Schoenfeld, getting... Read more »