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Homecoming 2012 wrap up

Homecoming 2012 wrap up

Paul Wnitruba, Assistant News Editor
October 1, 2012

The grills were lit, and the drinks cold as RMU students came out in droves this last Saturday in celebration of Homecoming 2012. Tailgating started at about 3 p.m., including RMU Student Life and their inflatable dome, giving out prizes, selling memorabilia and taking photos....

Robert Morrris University Hosts 9th Annual Sport Management Student Conference

Jarrod Blumer, Staff Writer
September 30, 2012

  Every sports fan hopes that one day they will be able to have a career in either collegiate or professional sports.  One way that these fans can help make this dream a reality is by majoring in sport management and attending an annual Sport Management Student Conference held...

Police Blotter: Sept. 19 - Sept. 24, 2012

Police Blotter: Sept. 19 – Sept. 24, 2012

September 29, 2012

9/19 - Departmental Information - A parent of a resident student called reporting his/her student was using his/her vehicle without permission. Officers checked campus for the vehicle with negative results. (Closed) 9/19 - Accident - A student called reporting their vehicle...

Fire alarms sound in Nicholson Center

Fire alarms sound in Nicholson Center

Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
September 27, 2012

In the middle of dinner, this evening, students and Parkhurst employees were evacuated from Nicholson Center.  Calls to the Barry Center were sent around 5:10 PM.  Both students and employees were frustrated and confused by what was occurring. Some people may have thought...

Student Government Association meeting recap

Student Government Association meeting recap

Paul Wintruba, Assistant News Editor
September 26, 2012

This Monday’s Student Government Association meeting was a little different than usual. In addition to organizational budgets being due, SGA members met at the Sewall center for dinner and an open discussion with university President Gregory Dell’Omo. Dell’Omo opened...

Police Blotter: Sept. 12 – Sept. 19, 2012

Police Blotter: Sept. 12 – Sept. 19, 2012

September 24, 2012

9/12 - Medical Emergency - A student from Salem Hall called reporting extreme back pain. Valley Ambulance was dispatched and transported the student to Sewickley Valley Hospital for further treatment. (Closed) 9/13 - Accident - Officers responded to a report of a hit and run...

Hostage situation ends peacefully

Patrick Ryan, Assistant News Editor
September 21, 2012

Pittsburgh SWAT responded to multiple 911 calls this morning at Three Gateway Center saying that a man, identified as 22-year-old Klein Michael Thaxton walked into the offices of CW Breitsman Associates on the 16th floor. An employee on the 16th floor told WPXI that Thaxton...

Romney campaign takes hard hit in light of recent video

Romney campaign takes hard hit in light of recent video

John Klocko, Contributor
September 21, 2012

Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign took a hard hit this week, following the release of a video in which Romney made some controversial comments. The video, which was initially obtained by the liberal website Mother Jones, shows Governor Romney speaking at a private fundraising...

SWAT team responds to hostage situation developing in Pittsburgh

SWAT team responds to hostage situation developing in Pittsburgh

Patrick Ryan, Assistant News Editor
September 21, 2012

Local news stations are reporting that at 8:16 a.m. this morning, 22-year-old Klein Michael Thaxton walked into the offices of CW Breitsman Associates, a pension and investments firm on the 16th floor of Three Gateway Center in downtown Pittsburgh. According to employees of...

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Celebration squared: Grand opening, naming of new SCIS building

Natalie DeBarto, Staff Writer
September 21, 2012

Last night Robert Morris University President Gregory Dell'Omo, students, faculty and alumni gathered for a double celebration at the new School of Communications and Information Systems building on RMU’s Moon campus. After a vote among SCIS faculty and staff, the new building’s...