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Make Your Mark memorial walk to be held in honor of Dr. Mark Eschenfelder

Soundharjya Babu
October 19, 2018

After the passing of Robert Morris University professor Dr. Mark Eschenfelder, students from the COMM-3220 Event Planning class have announced a Make Your Mark 5K memorial walk in honor of the economics teacher.Dr. Eschenfelder passed away on July 21, 2018 and was actively involved...

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Mars, Bethel Park schools closed due to threats

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
October 19, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Two area school districts have canceled classes Friday after receiving threats of violence. The Mars Area School District canceled classes after they say a rumor of possible violence was brought to the attention of administrators and police. As a precautionary...

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Weekend paving project to affect RMU traffic

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
October 19, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP -- A PennDOT weekend paving project will cause traffic delays for students, faculty and visitors to Robert Morris University. According to an email sent to students by Residence Life, road construction crews will be paving a portion of University Boulevard starting...

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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Pittsburgh searching for input on bike lanes

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Manager
October 16, 2018

PITTSBURGH - The City of Pittsburgh is asking the public for their input on the cities bike plan. Bike lanes are already in place throughout most of the city, but officials in Pittsburgh are looking to expand the Steel City's biking infrastructure. "In support of ongoing...

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Pittsburgh Police honor Breast Cancer Awareness month

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Manager
October 15, 2018

PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Police Department is honoring Breast Cancer Awareness month. The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is placing pink decals on vehicles and motorcycles for the entire month of October. Officers also have the option to purchase "Find a Cure" patches for...

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RMU sport management program hosts their 15th conference

Logan Carney
October 15, 2018

The 15th Annual Robert Morris Sport Management Conference took place this past Saturday at the Sheraton Airport hotel. As the name suggests, it was the 15th such conference, which originally began back in 2003. The conference saw students attend from as far south as South Carolina...

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RMU’s theater major is being converted to a minor

Jess Zaccarelli
October 15, 2018
The theater program here at Robert Morris University is going through some notable changes.
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October 12, 2018

10/2/18- Assist Another Agency- This department assisted the Coraopolis Police Department with information on a student.  10/2/18-  Medical Emergency- This department was advised of a female in need of medical attention by the Gazebo Shuttle Stop.  Valley Ambulance was...

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Dogs land in Pittsburgh ready to start a new life

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Manager
October 9, 2018

On Saturday, the Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team (PAART) brought 18 dogs to the Pittsburgh area to start their new life. The organization took their second flight with their brand-new airplane that is being partially funded by television personality Rachel Ray's foundation....