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Officials Begin Controlled Release of Chemicals in East Palestines Derailed Train

Officials Begin Controlled Release of Chemicals in East Palestine’s Derailed Train

Ellie Whittington
February 6, 2023

On Friday, a train derailed in East Palestine, OH which caused a fire that burned for days. It has been closely monitored since the derailment, and the governors of Pennsylvania and Ohio have decided to take action. The train is carrying vinyl chloride in several train cars...

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RMU Theatre Releases Dates for Spring Musical

Hope Beatty, Head Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 6, 2023

RMU Theatre has released the performance dates for its spring musical "UrineTown." RMU Theatre will be bringing "UrineTown" to the stage Feb. 23-26 with performances at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23-25 and 2 p.m. on Feb. 26. Tickets for the performance can be purchased at rmu.edu/theatre.

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This Week On Campus: 2/5/23- 2/11/23

Hope Beatty, Head Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 6, 2023

Robert Morris University is hosting another jam packed week of on campus events. Check out the week's schedule below: Feb. 7, 2023- On Tuesday Feb. 7, 2023 Delta Zeta will be hosting a tied blanket event in Scaife Hall from 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. The tied blankets that are made...

Photo Credit: Ethan Morrison

“Not Every Day is the Same”: How Concessions Are Prepared at the UPMC Events Center

Michael Deemer, Contributor
February 3, 2023

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The UPMC Events Center has been home to many events on the campus of Robert Morris University since it opened in November 2019. There is a lot of preparation before each event on campus, especially at the concession stands according to catering chef Kevin Pritts. Pritts...

Students, faculty, and staff gather to watch Punxsutawney Phil and the Groundhog Day Celebration.

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RMU Hosts Groundhog Day Watch Party

Hope Beatty, Head Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 2, 2023

On Thursday morning, Robert Morris University president Madame President Michelle Patrick hosted the school's first ever Groundhog Day watch party celebration at the gazebo. The celebration featured a live stream of the actual ceremony in Gobbler's Knob, Pa. At the event attendees...

Charles Anderson Memorial Bridge to Close Immediately

Charles Anderson Memorial Bridge to Close Immediately

Evelyn Luthringer
February 1, 2023

City of Pittsburgh officials have announced the immediate closure of the Charles Anderson Memorial Bridge. The closure is necessary to be able to complete the necessary repairs to the bridge. Although it is closed to cars, the bridge will remain open to pedestrians and bicycles,...

Media Arts Gallery Hosts Balanced Response Gallery Opening Reception

Zack Jones, Chief Videographer
February 1, 2023

The Balanced Response art gallery came to Robert Morris University on January 17 and had its opening reception on Tuesday. The exhibition's reception was spearheaded by Professor Christine Holtz and Professor Andrew Ames. Holtz and Ames have been holding yearly art exhibitions...

Looking Back at Panic! At The Discos Discography. What Was the Best?

Looking Back at Panic! At The Disco’s Discography. What Was the Best?

Finn Lyons, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 1, 2023

With the recent breakup of Panic! At The Disco, it is as good a time as ever to take a look back at all the albums the band released over 19 years. The band made a lot of good music, but it most certainly had its stinkers. The band released seven albums in total. In this list...

POLICE BLOTTER in white lettering over top of a black background. There are two baby blue circles and a red circle behind the end of BLOTTER

Police Blotter: 1/10/2023-1/15/2023

Evelyn Luthringer
February 1, 2023

1/10/2023: Disturbance/ Loud Music or People: A student reported an incident with their roommate in Madison Hall. Officers responded and notified Residence Life. Students agreed to behave for the rest of the night. This case is closed. 1/11/2023: Title IX: A student reported...