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The news site of Robert Morris University

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The news site of Robert Morris University

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Robert Morris University prepares to resume face to face classes on April 6

John Blinn, News Editor
March 13, 2020

UPDATE: Since the time this time this article was written, Robert Morris University has announced that it will no longer be preparing for an April 6 return. Students were encouraged to move out of their dorms if possible and were informed that they will not return for face to...

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Robert Morris University cancels face to face classes and switches to online until April 27

John Blinn and Soundharjya Babu
March 11, 2020

UPDATE: March 13- 5:45 p.m. According to an email from Robert Morris University, the Student Recreation and Fitness Center would re-open at noon on March 13. The center will be working on a modified schedule. According to the email, the center will be open Monday - Friday:...

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Update: AJR postpones concert at UPMC Events Center

John Blinn, News Editor
November 25, 2019

UPDATE: Nov. 25 - 6:00 p.m. Update: AJR revealed that part two of their "Neotheater Tour" would stop at all cities that were originally scheduled for the first part of the tour but were missed due to Jack Met's illness. The band took to Twitter on Nov. 22, posting an updated...

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Do not use water notice issued after backflow in Neville Island

John Blinn, News Editor
October 22, 2019

NEVILLE ISLAND - A do not use water notice was issued for residents of Neville Island on Tuesday. The warning was sent out at approximately 8 p.m. and warned residents not to drink, shower, or wash dishes and clothing in their water. According to Allegheny County, an industrial...

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Precautionary boil water advisory issued for portions of Allegheny County

John Blinn, News Editor
September 20, 2019

PITTSBURGH - Pennsylvania American Water issued a precautionary boil water advisory for certain portions of Allegheny County on Friday. The advisory was the result of a water main break that took place in Carrick. The main break prevented Pennsylvania American Water's ability...

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Sara Bareilles announced to play at the UPMC Events Center

John Blinn, News Editor
April 8, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP- The sixth headlining act to take the stage of the UPMC Events Center has been announced. On Monday, the UPMC Events Center announced that Sara Bareilles's Amidst the Chaos Tour would be making a stop at Robert Morris University The concert is set for November...

Flames engulf, destroy car on University Blvd.

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Manager
October 18, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP — A vehicle was destroyed in a fire on University Boulevard Thursday morning. The fire occurred at the intersection of Moon Clinton Road and University Boulevard at approximately 10 a.m. BREAKING: Vehicle fire on University Boulevard at the intersection...

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Power outage in Moon Township, Yorktown hall affected

Delaney Hassell, Social Media Manager
November 2, 2017

UPDATE: Power has been restored to Yorktown Hall. -- A transformer blew in Moon Township, causing a power outage in the area on Thursday evening. One of the buildings affected was RMU's Yorktown residence hall. RMU police report that no one was trapped in the elevators...

2 killed, 1 injured in crash near RMU campus entrance

2 killed, 1 injured in crash near RMU campus entrance

Brittany Mayer and Delaney Hassell
October 3, 2017

  UPDATE: The names of the victims of the car accident outside the Robert Morris University entrance on Oct. 3 have been released. According to the TribLIVE, Albert Wilkinson, 55, and Samuel Wilkinson, 86, were identified by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner's...

UPDATE: RMU Island Sports Center bomb threat a hoax

UPDATE: RMU Island Sports Center bomb threat a hoax

Hannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2015

The RMU Island Sports Center was evacuated due to a bomb threat according to an RMU Alert sent out at approximately 3:51 p.m. Robert Morris Police and the police of Ohio Township have been to the Island Sports Center and determined that the bomb threat was a hoax. The suspects...