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“La Mia Strada”: The unexpected journey of Michael DiLauro

Elizabeth Witowich, Asst. Lifestyles Editor
January 29, 2013

Everyone has a journey in life to take, and a path to choose. Life brings many unexpected changes and choices, but sometimes we find our greatest moments of discovery at the most unexpected of times. Michael DiLauro, the Director of the Academic Media Center at RMU, undertook...

Male Student Athlete of the Week: Lucky Jones

Bailey Neale and Bailey Neale
January 28, 2013

This week’s male student athlete of the week is Lucky Jones who was chosen for his excellent performances as the RMU's men's basketball team extended its winning streak to six games by knocking off both Sacred Heart and Quinnipiac. Jones was part of a solid team effort to...

Female Student Athlete of the Week: Bethany Ledford

Bailey Neale and Bailey Neale
January 28, 2013

Last weekend, sophomore Bethany Ledford led the Robert Morris Colonials indoor track team as they competed at the Gene Edmonds Cup at Purdue University. Ledford tied an indoor school record by reaching a height of 3.55 meters. “It was great. There was awesome competition...

RoMo’s Round-up

Leah Fleischel, News Editor
January 27, 2013

Here's what's happening at Robert Morris University the week of Jan. 28! Monday, Jan. 28 Senior portraits - 3 to 7 p.m. - Sewall Center SGA Meeting - 5 p.m. - Franklin 203 Tuesday, Jan. 29 Annual IRS Filing Requirement for Student Clubs/Organizations Sessions...

Update from Chris Kushneriuk

Brooke Smith and Brooke Smith
January 26, 2013

On Monday, January 21, Robert Morris University NCAA men’s hockey head coach, Derek Schooley, tweeted a much-anticipated update on former captain, Chris Kushneriuk. “Very excited for ‪@StoneColdKush who received good news today. Hopefully this is the news that starts...

Beyonce’s “Lip-Gate”: Why does it matter?

Leah Moose, Lifestyles Editor
January 25, 2013

This Monday marked both President Barack Obama's second inauguration and the celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. While both occasions were particularly significant for the nation, Beyonce was soon the focus after her performance of the Star-Spangled Banner at the inauguration....

MTV to return to RMU for ‘MADE’ auditions

Paul Wintruba, Assistant News Editor
January 24, 2013

They were here once, and they’re coming back. MTV’s Made will be returning to RMU looking for students to star in this season’s new episodes. Made was on campus during March of last year and did end up doing pre-interviews with a few students, although no episodes were...

Police Blotter: Jan. 15 – Jan. 20, 2013

January 22, 2013

1/15 -Trouble Alarm - Diebold Security reported a security alarm activated on the ATM in the Nicholson Student Center. The ATM was checked with negative findings. (Closed) 1/15 - Departmental Information - This department was notified of a sick raccoon at the Island Sports...

Calling all seniors: ‘The Patriot’ offers 2 last chances for senior portraits

Leah Fleischel, News Editor
January 22, 2013

For the first time in years, Robert Morris University will be coming out with a yearbook for the 2012-2013 school year. The staff has decided to feature portraits of only the seniors because yearbooks are free of charge for those graduating this year. Though seniors have had...

Delaney nominated for Hockey Humanitarian Award

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer
January 21, 2013

Robert Morris University women’s hockey senior assistant captain Cobina Delaney is an official finalist for the Hockey Humanitarian Award, one of college hockey’s most prestigious awards. In a world where media tends to focus on the less-than-admirable antics of athletes,...