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Throwback Thursday: Favorite TV shows

Throwback Thursday: Favorite TV shows

Maya Ehikhamenor
March 2, 2017

Nostalgia. Whether it is an old game we see at a store, a reminder of our favorite movie as a kid or a TV show that just never gets old, nostalgia is something that makes us wish we can go back to how things once were just so we can relive that special moment.The shows of today...

Humans of RMU: The visiting bookseller

Humans of RMU: The visiting bookseller

Maura Linehan
March 1, 2017

For almost three decades, Robert Waskowicz has been selling books. It all began as he studied for a master's degree in English at IUP, and it has since made him a familiar face at Robert Morris over the past 20 years. Back in the beginning, it was the combination of being an...

Photo credit: Hop Culture

Bringing Hop Culture home

Maura Linehan
February 24, 2017

An entrepreneur's greatest challenge is seeing a business opportunity and seizing that moment to act. Kenny Gould, a native of Pittsburgh, used this insight while leaning on his publishing experience and writing skills to launch a new business this year—right here in his...

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Finally, no data limits

Abigail Miller
February 20, 2017

It has finally happened. Verizon Wireless, the cell carrier for more than 2.3 million people, has adopted unlimited data into their array of plans beginning February 13, 2017. Now, you don't have to worry about those annoying text messages saying you have reached your data limit...

Pet of the Week: Lasagna

Pet of the Week: Lasagna

February 18, 2017

Lasagna was one of many cats who came to Animal Friends from an extreme hoarding situation. We have been diligently working with each cat as an individual to get them best ready for a loving family.  Lasagna has gone from scared and wary to curious and affectionate. He always...

The love of art

The love of art

Katey Ladika
February 17, 2017

An artist’s love of their own artwork is often assumed but not necessarily explored. Onlookers glance at a piece of art and think that its originator—having released the piece to the public instead of keeping it unseen in their personal archives—sees the final...

Love has no bounds

Love has no bounds

Maura Linehan
February 16, 2017

“Everyone thinks I know everyone who is gay,” Jojo Dugan said. “As if, we have some kind of ‘gay telepathy.’” Sexuality has always been a highly debated topic. Dugan, a freshman at Robert Morris, knows how it feels to be questioned simply because...

Cheap treats for Valentines

Cheap treats for Valentine’s

Jocelyn Burns
February 15, 2017

February 14, Valentine's Day, is the day where we show our love and appreciation to our significant others, but why can't it be a day to also shower yourself in love? Being college students, most of us don't have much money to spend. While this holiday is usually a day to splurge,...

Why you shouldnt celebrate Valentines Day

Why you shouldn’t celebrate Valentine’s Day

Sean Koepfinger
February 14, 2017
The Hallmark holiday is ruining romance. This is why you should skip cupid this year.
Pet of the Week: Victory

Pet of the Week: Victory

February 13, 2017

Victory is a sweet and active 7-year-old Beagle and Australian Shepherd mix who doesn’t let his disability slow him down. He may only have one eye due to illness, but he stays playful, affectionate and energetic when someone gives him attention. He loves to be social and friendly...