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Colonial Chaos is coming to RMU

Colonial Chaos is coming to RMU

Amari Jacks, Staff Writer
February 17, 2014

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Billy Evanochko, with bass guitarist Arnold Stagger in the background.

Billy the Kid and the Regulators rock RMU

Vince Russo, Assistant News Editor
February 17, 2014

On Saturday night, blues band Billy the Kid and the Regulators, who placed third in the International Blues Festival in Memphis, Tennessee, performed live at Robert Morris University inside the cafeteria located in the Nicholson center. The event, which went from 8-11 p.m.,...

New fraternity strives to expand RMU Greek Life

New fraternity strives to expand RMU Greek Life

David Schofield, Staff Writer
February 14, 2014

The newest name in Greek Life at Robert Morris University isn’t actually new, though no current student would recognize it. Delta Tau Delta, which was founded in 1858 at Bethany College, is making its return to campus after a 20 year absence. Delta Tau Delta brings much...

RMU Proclamation: The Student-Athlete is extinct

RMU Proclamation: The Student-Athlete is extinct

Jon Fisher and Jon Fisher
February 14, 2014

Former President Theodore Roosevelt wanted a reform of the college football landscape during his time in the White House. Thus, the National Collegiate Athletic Association was born. Since the 1930's, college sports and universities have never been more turbulent. With sports,...

RMU Athletics race to the top in NCAA competition

RMU Athletics’ race to the top in NCAA competition

Vince Russo, Assistant News Editor
February 13, 2014

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) started a competition on Jan. 7 to reward loyal fan bases of Division I college basketball programs. Said fan bases are able to vote both at the event’s site, as well as on twitter using team specific hashtags. The competition...

Sunset on the campus of Robert Morris University. Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Paul Wintruba)

RMU Polling Institute launch a success

Kendall Valan, Staff Writer
February 12, 2014

The Robert Morris University Polling Institute successfully released the results of their first conducted survey sponsored by Trib Total Media. As the University has grown over the years, so has the idea of creating the study institution. The goal is to raise the RMU's national...

Karvel Anderson takes a jumper from the corner.

A Letter to the Colonial Crazies: Where are you?

Jon Fisher and Jon Fisher
February 6, 2014

Dear Colonial Crazies,  Due to the emotional roller coaster that sports provide, it's only fair to assume that fans will be along for the ride. Extreme highs and lows dictate whether your adrenaline will pump even harder, or if your blood pressure may barely read a signal...

RMUs Karvel Anderson is the Best Kept NBA Secret

RMU’s Karvel Anderson is the “Best Kept NBA Secret”

Jon Fisher and Jon Fisher
January 29, 2014

Life doesn't always bring the expected, but often, the unexpected and unforeseen occur. It is how you react to the sudden events that take over your life that separate the strong-willed from the weak-hearted. Sports, over the years have provided the worldwide audience with...

Police Blotter: Aug. 27 - Sept. 5, 2012

Police Blotter: Aug. 27 – Sept. 5, 2012

September 7, 2012

8/27 - Departmental Information - A university employee came to the station to report their vehicle stolen off campus, and their keys to various buildings on campus were inside the vehicle. (Closed) 8/27 - Gas Leak - A Parkhurst employee reported a strong smell of gas in the...

Police Blotter: Aug. 21 - Aug. 27, 2012

Police Blotter: Aug. 21 – Aug. 27, 2012

August 29, 2012

8/21 - Medical Emergency - This department was advised of an employee who was having difficulty driving. Alternate transportation was provided for the employee. (Closed) 8/21 - Student Conduct - Residence Life found a knife in a room in Marshall Hall. This department confiscated...