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Dining dollars to expire at end of semester

Alyssa Bishop, Staff Writer
December 1, 2011

By now, most students are aware of the laminated papers that display what balance they should be at for their specific meal plans. While some students choose to ignore these suggested balances, it is actually a very important thing to pay attention to. Why? Unlike rollover...

Kyle Fisher poses with the PR Societys President, Abby Porada, after Fisher’s presentation on Nov. 9.

Advice from PR pro that all students can use

Alex Bohman, Contributor
December 1, 2011

Robert Morris University’s Public Relations Society latest meeting on Nov. 9 welcomed Vice President of Public Relations and Marketing at RMU and the creator of the Change a Life Campaign Kyle Fisher to speak. While Fisher’s focus was on PR, her tips can help anyone student...

Police Blotter: Nov. 9 - Nov. 14, 2011

Police Blotter: Nov. 9 – Nov. 14, 2011

November 16, 2011

11/9 - Theft - A resident student advised that a credit card was taken from his room in Salem Hall. The victim is obtaining information from the credit card company to add to the report. This incident is under investigation at this time. 11/9 - Accident - A student reported...

Alternative fall break gives students chance to make a difference

Alternative fall break gives students chance to make a difference

Kevin Zavitz, Staff Writer
November 13, 2011

From Nov. 18 to Nov. 20, some RMU students will be giving up several days of their Thanksgiving break to help those less fortunate. “We will be taking twelve students to stay overnight in Pittsburgh,” said Jessica Mann, volunteer service coordinator in the office of student...

RMU purchases Holiday Inn: A no brainer from the cost side

RMU purchases Holiday Inn: ‘A no brainer from the cost side’

Maria Mauti, Staff Writer
November 10, 2011

In an email to students, faculty and staff, Robert Morris University President Gregory Dell’Omo announced on Monday that the university had purchased the Holiday Inn, which sits on 17 acres and will provide rooms for 500 students. Purchased for $10.15 million at a sheriff’s...

Slow wireless connections across campus

Slow wireless connections across campus

Ryan Painter, Contributor
November 10, 2011

Increased frustration with the speed of wireless Internet access across campus has students and staff alike questioning why the slowdown is occurring. For approximately two months, many resident students have been experiencing a slowdown in wireless speeds and general network...

RMUs new Engaged Learning Advisor, Terri Byrnes, welcomes questions from students about the SET graduation requirements.

Getting SET for graduation

Andrea Zanaglio, News Editor
November 10, 2011

In May 2013, the class of 2013 will be the first RMU students to graduate with the Student Engagement Transcript (SET) as a requirement, prompting efforts to make students more aware of these requirements. Starting with the freshmen class of 2009, including online only students,...

Robert Morris v Wagner Football Preview

Justin Criado and Justin Criado
November 9, 2011

It has been a disappointing season thus far for the Colonial football team as they enter Saturday’s game against Wagner with a 2-7 record. Despite the losses, Saturday will be the last game for 15 RMU seniors including tight end Shadrae King, wide receiver/return man Anthony...

English Department Chooses Two Winners for Its Fourth Creepy Conference

Sybile Cherenfant, Features Editor
November 7, 2011

[singlepic id=154 w=320 h=240 float=right]On Tuesday, Oct. 25, the Robert Morris University (RMU) hosted its fourth annual Creepy Conference in the Sewall Center, and picked two winners for the prize the next week. “Our students did an amazing job,” stated Dr. Sylvia Pamboukian, Four...

Police Blotter: Oct. 25 - Oct. 30, 2011

Police Blotter: Oct. 25 – Oct. 30, 2011

November 2, 2011

10/25 - Lost Property - An employee reported losing their key for their office. A report was written and will be forwarded to the university locksmith. 10/25 - Trouble Alarm - Guardian reported a trouble alarm in Concord Hall. Officers responded and found the panel reading,...