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Robert Morris Universitys Freedom Card Office set to move

Robert Morris University’s Freedom Card Office set to move

John Blinn, News Editor
November 23, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - In an email sent to students, Robert Morris University recently announced that the Freedom Card Office will be moving to the Nicholson Center. The process will begin on Nov. 25 while the current office, located in the Revere Center, will close. The office...

Newly remodeled Yorktown Hall kitchen opens for students to use in 2019. Photo Credit: (Office of Residence Life)

‘You are adults, act like it,’ Residence Life shuts down Yorktown Kitchen, citing abuses

John Blinn, News Editor
November 23, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - The Yorktown Hall kitchen will be closed for the rest of the 2019 fall semester after what the Office of Residence Life described as continuous misuse of the area. An email sent from Lauren McCarthy, the Area Coordinator for Robert Morris University's Office...

Photo Credit: @DerekAndSusan

Tedeschi Trucks Band to visit UPMC Events Center

John Blinn
November 22, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Blues rock band Tedeschi Trucks Band are the next group to perform on the Robert Morris University campus. In an email sent to students, RMU announced that the performers would visit the UPMC Events Center as a part of their 2020 tour.The concert will take place...

Pittsburgh Public Safety prepares for Light up Night

Pittsburgh Public Safety prepares for “Light up Night”

John Blinn, News Editor
November 21, 2019

PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh Public Safety is preparing the city for the large crowds that are expected to come with the city's "Light up Night." The annual event will take place on Nov. 22 and kick off the holiday season with various bands and other events. “As a native of...

SGA meeting recap: Provost Rafoth asks for student input on RMU core classes

SGA meeting recap: Provost Rafoth asks for student input on RMU core classes

Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
November 21, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - Provost Mary Ann Rafoth spoke about Robert Morris University core courses at the latest Student Government Association meeting. Dr. Rafoth asked students for their opinions on these classes, to understand their priorities and gave out a survey. Students were...

Photo Credit: (First Amendment on Trial)

First Amendment on Trial: Students debate freedom of religion court case Marsh v. Chambers

Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
November 20, 2019

ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY - The third week of the First Amendment On Trial debates featured the freedom of religion. Debaters Selene Cerankosky and Jacob Toth discussed the Supreme Court case Marsh v. Chambers during the live debate. They delivered their opening statements,...

RMU receives grant for mental health survey

RMU receives grant for mental health survey

Michael Delehanty, News Editor
November 20, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - A mental health survey was released to RMU students on Nov. 4 by Healthy Minds. The Healthy Minds survey was made possible through funding of the JED Foundation, a non-profit organization that specializes in mental health and suicide prevention. The JED Foundation...

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 10/29/19-11/4/19

November 18, 2019

10/29/19- Welfare Check- A parent called concerned for her daughter’s wellbeing. Officers responded to Yorktown Hall and found the student safe (closed). 10/29/19- Trespass Warning- Parkhurst management requesting assistance preventing an ex-employee from returning to campus....

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 10/15/19-10/21/19

November 17, 2019

10/15/19- Lost Property- A student reported his cell phone missing in Yorktown Hall. The phone was turned into staff who notified this Dept. The owner was contacted and retrieved his phone (closed).  10/15/19- Accident- Minor two-vehicle crash without injuries. Photos and...

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United Way seeking volunteers to assist low-wage earning workers with taxes

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
November 16, 2019

PITTSBURGH - United Way of Southwestern PA is looking for 500 volunteers to help with their 2020 Free Tax Preparation Campaign. The goal of the campaign is to assist hard-working, low-wage earning individuals and families to make sure that they receive the full refunds that they...