The financial status of the United States has been a common concern of Americans for the past ten years. Since March 2001, the United States has gone through two periods of recession. The collapses of the “dot-com bubble” and the “housing bubble” have been key contributions...

It is no news to anyone that, with social media networks firing on all cylinders, the world seems to have become much smaller. Obvious impacts aside, there are several points that go unnoticed when we post our daily status updates. Take a moment and think about your great-grandparents....

Last week was the first week of classes for Robert Morris University students which meant back to school book shopping was a go. Most students purchase their books from the Barnes and Noble book store on campus because it is easy and convenient, but are there more cost efficient...

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...

This summer I visited Virginia and Illinois. In the beginning of June, I went to visit my boyfriend in Burke, Virginia. He is employed by the Bowie Baysox in Bowie, Maryland, so I got to check out where he works. While he was at work, I went to a shopping center. My shopping...

    Your freshman year of college is one of the most exciting times of your life. This is your chance to experience new things, make new friends, become the person you want to be, and gain 15 pounds. Wait, what? Although gaining weight isn’t on any college student’s...

The school year began and I cannot help but feel slightly overwhelmed by my schedule.  Between classes, multiple on-campus jobs, and rehearsals, I rarely find time to eat or relax. One of my jobs, giving tours of campus, gives me the opportunity to interact with prospective...

Many types of changes occurred on the RMU campus during the 2011 summer months. Roads that needed attention were paved, and new buildings such as our business school and a residence building, Peter Salem Hall, were completed. In addition, first-year and returning students...

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,...

The past few months have been devastating for the hockey world. Normally, the offseason is a time for rest and family, but 2011 had different plans.  Many players did not make it to see the start of a new hockey season.  With the string of recent player deaths, fans lost...