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A Blessing and love for technology

Alyssa Bishop, Print Ad Manager • April 2, 2013

When we hear the word technology, most think about the latest phones, apps, and social networks that become popular in the recent years. For visiting Rooney Scholar Dr. Blessing Adeoye, technology is much more than the latest trends-it represents the...

RMU Goes Global, welcomes Dr. Helena Vanhala

Alyssa Bishop, Staff Writer • February 6, 2013

When Dr. Helena Vanhala came to Robert Morris University to the Media Arts Department, she brought with her a lifetime of global experience. Now, as the new Director for the Center for Global Engagement, Vanhala and her staff members have many exciting...

Looking back on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life

Alyssa Bishop, Staff Writer • January 21, 2013

Remember students: no classes will be held on Monday, Jan. 21, in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King Jr. was born on Jan. 15, 1929. King attended segregated public schools until he graduated at the young age of 15. He graduated...

Vampires, zombies, witches: Oh my!

Alyssa Bishop, Staff Writer • November 5, 2012

Faculty and students alike were treated to a presentation of all the things that go bump in the night during the fifth annual Creepy Conference on Oct. 23 in the Sewall Center. The conference featured stories of the undead, vampires, witches and ghosts...

Homecoming 2012 Preview

Alyssa Bishop, Contributor • September 18, 2012

During Homecoming 2012, plenty of activities will be taking place for students and their families, along with alumni, to take part in. Starting on Friday, Sept. 28, a few events will take place throughout the day for students. For students majoring...

Construction Changes Continue on Campus

Alyssa Bishop, Contributor • August 27, 2012

Over the summer, Robert Morris University has had a few facelifts to familiar structures around the campus community. In the beginning of June, the Island Sports Center faced unexpected damages to the golf dome when a microburst caused by a storm with...

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?...

RMU housing crunch: More students, not enough rooms

Alyssa Bishop, Staff Writer • September 15, 2011

In 2010, Robert Morris University saw 896 freshmen from the Class of 2014 come to campus for their first semester at college. Of these 896 students, 721 of them lived on campus, according to John Michalenko, dean of students and chief student officer. Now,...