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Many teams came dressed up and ready to battle.

Dodge the Dark (Photo Gallery)

Ethan Morrison, Photographer March 25, 2023

Chair of the board of trustees Morgan OBrien  performs the Investiture of the President during President Michelle Patricks Inauguration ceremony on Oct. 7, 2022

Dr. Michelle Patrick officially sworn in as the ninth president of Robert Morris University

Ethan Morrison, Editor In Chief October 7, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP – On Friday, Robert Morris University held the inauguration of the ninth President Dr. Michelle Patrick. After spending six years as the dean of the Robert Morris School of Business...

Picture of Jonathan Potts. In a heather gray suit, with a plaid shirt, and navy blue tie.

Vice President for Public Relations and Marketing Jonathan Potts to leave Robert Morris

Ethan Morrison, Editor in Chief August 30, 2022
Vice President for Public Relations and Marketing, Jonathan Potts, leaving Robert Morris.
President Dr. Michelle Patrick at the Class of 2022 undergraduate Commencement Ceremony.

Dr. Michelle Patrick named Robert Morris’ ninth president

Ethan Morrison, Editor In Chief July 6, 2022

Dr. Michelle Patrick has been named the ninth president of Robert Morris University, the school announced Wednesday morning. Dr. Patrick, former dean of the School of Business, is the first woman to ever...

The Robert Morris School of Business which has been accredited by the ACCSB since 2009 has now received accreditation for its accounting program. Photo credit: Andrea Zanaglio

Robert Morris receives AACSB Accounting Accreditation

Ethan Morrison, Editor In Chief June 29, 2022

Robert Morris has become the first school in Western Pennsylvania to earn the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Accountant Accreditation. The University joins Lehigh, St. Joseph’s...

Wynn was charged with a level two misdemeanor for indecent exposure and a level three misdemeanor for open lewdness.

Robert Morris Student-Athlete Jonathan Wynn Charged with Two Misdemeanors

Ethan Morrison, Editor In Chief June 22, 2022

Robert Morris student-athlete Jonathan Wynn was arrested by Moon Township Police on Tuesday and has been charged with two misdemeanors. WPXI reported late Monday evening that he would be facing charges...

Jonathan Wynn was accused of indecent sex acts on local college campuses per a report from WPXI (Photo Credit: RMU Athletics)

BREAKING: Robert Morris RB Jonathan Wynn facing criminal charges for performing sex acts in public

Ethan Morrison, Editor In Chief June 20, 2022

On Tuesday evening, Robert Morris student-athlete Jonathan Wynn was accused of indecent sex acts around local college campuses per a report by WPXI. The first act occurred on the University of Pittsburgh’s...

Robert Morris Board of Trustees provide presidential search update

Robert Morris Board of Trustees provide presidential search update

Ethan Morrison, Editor In Chief April 18, 2022

On Monday, the Robert Morris Board of Trustees provided a presidential search update on where the university is regarding the search. The announcement comes after it was announced that Interim President...

Robert Morris Interim President and Provost Mary Ann Rafoth to retire

Robert Morris Interim President and Provost Mary Ann Rafoth to retire

Ethan Morrison, Editor In Chief April 18, 2022

Just two weeks before the spring 2022 semester comes to an end, the Robert Morris Board of Trustees announced to students that the Interim President and Provost senior vice president for academic affairs...

Dr. Soren Fanning (Left) and Dr. Anthony Moretti (Right) hosted a roundtable discussion on the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Robert Morris honors program hosts: After Ukraine: The Second Cold War

Ethan Morrison, News Editor March 16, 2022

On Tuesday, the Robert Morris honors program along with Dr. Anthony Moretti and Dr. Soren Fanning hosted a roundtable discussion on Russia's invasion of Ukraine "After Ukraine: The Second Cold War". Students...

Photo Credit: Ethan Morrison

UPMC Events Center to host three WPIAL Semifinal games

Ethan Morrison, News Editor February 24, 2022

On Thursday morning, the WPIAL announced that three WPIAL semi-final games would be played at the UPMC Events Center this Saturday. The WPIAL boys 4A matchup will kick off the afternoon slate as in...

Joel Gray discusses upcoming Sports Management Summit

Joel Gray discusses upcoming Sports Management Summit

Ethan Morrison, News Editor February 16, 2022

On Friday, Feb. 18, the UPMC Events Center is hosting the 45th annual Sports Management Summit which features professionals around the Pittsburgh region and gives students the opportunity to connect network...

Sports Management Pre-Summit Sit-down: Joel Gray

Sports Management Pre-Summit Sit-down: Joel Gray

Ethan Morrison, News Editor February 16, 2022

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0XuU6cPxpK3HNRFIcxhyJx?si=97e76e2260994b4d Ethan Morrison sits down with Robert Morris alumnus Joel Gray to discuss his time at Robert Morris as well as his thoughts...

Clemente Bridge (Photo Credit Bailey Noel RMU Sentry Media)

Roberto Clemente Bridge closed 22 months to undergo rehabilitation project

Ethan Morrison, News Editor February 14, 2022

Commuters will have to find an alternative route as on Monday the Roberto Clemente Sixth Street Bridge closed to undergo a $34.3 million bridge rehabilitation project. The project is expected to be...

Aftermath of the Fern Hollow Bridge Collapse (Photo Credit: RMU Sentry Media: Bailey Noel)

BREAKING: Pittsburgh Public Safety provides update on Fern Hollow Bridge

Ethan Morrison, News Editor January 31, 2022

UPDATE: Jan. 31, 5:29 p.m.:  Crews have removed the bus from the collapse site. Feb. 2, 10:26 a.m.: The public observation area that was opened to the public on Monday has been closed indefinitely...

Frick Park will be closed until the Fern Hollow Bridge scene is secure. (Photo Credit RMU Sentry Media Megan Shandel)

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey to sign Declaration Disaster for Fern Hollow Bridge

Ethan Morrison, News Editor January 30, 2022

PITTSBURGH -- On Sunday afternoon, the city of Pittsburgh announced that mayor Ed Gainey will sign a Declaration of Disaster Emergency for the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse that occurred on Friday. The...

Photo Credit: Beaver County Radio

Aliquippa football wins PIAA appeal

Ethan Morrison, News Editor January 27, 2022

ALIQUIPPA Pa. -- Over the past several years the Aliquippa High School football program has had to play up multiple sections because of the PIAA competitive balance formula. But on Wednesday, Aliquippa...

Winter Storm Izzy dumps almost a half a foot of snow at Robert Morris

Robert Morris hits the ground running at start of spring semester

Ethan Morrison, News Editor January 27, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP -- On Dec. 30, Robert Morris University announced that all students would be required to participate in COVID-19 intake testing to return to in-person classes for the Spring 2022 semester. The...

The Wheatley Cafe is now open for the spring Semester (Photo Credit: Bailey Noel: Chief Photographer)

Wheatley Cafe reopens for Spring semester

Ethan Morrison, News Editor January 14, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP - As the spring semester kicks off, the Wheatley Cafe has now been open to all students, faculty, and staff, the university announced Friday. There are still no food service options as...

Credit: UPMC Events Center (Twitter)

Lil Durk to perform at the UPMC Events Center in April

Ethan Morrison, News Editor January 12, 2022

Hip-Hop artist Lil Durk will be performing at the UPMC Events Center on April 26, 2022 as part of his "7220 tour" which is scheduled to begin on April 8, the artist announced Wednesday afternoon. This...

Iglesias announces second show at the UPMC Events Center. (Credit: UPMC Events Center/Twitter)

Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias announces second show at UPMC Events Center

Ethan Morrison, News Editor January 6, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP - One of the most successful comedians in America just added another show at the UPMC Events center as on Thursday, due to high demand Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias added his second show...

Robert Morris President Dr. Chris Howard addresses crowd at Matriculation. 
Photo Credit: (Ethan Morrison)

Recapping Chris Howard’s five year run as Robert Morris President

Ethan Morrison, News Editor January 5, 2022

Former Robert Morris University president Dr. Chris Howard had a controversial tenure as the university's eighth president. Howard did many things to grow the university in more ways than one, but he also...

President of Robert Morris University, Dr. Chris Howard

BREAKING NEWS: Robert Morris University President Chris Howard accepts position at Arizona State University

Ethan Morrison, News Editor January 4, 2022

Former Robert Morris President Dr. Chris Howard will be leaving the university to accept a position at Arizona State University. In February Howard will be taking on the role of executive vice president...

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: 12.14.2021-12.20.2021

Ethan Morrison, Assistant News Editor December 24, 2021

12/14/2021 - 12:00 p.m. - Departmental Information - Complainant reported to the RMU Police that someone used their stolen debit card in a vending machine at the RMU Island Sports Center. This incident...

Snoopy Presents: For Auld Lang Syne

Snoopy Presents: For Auld Lang Syne Review

Ethan Morrison, Assistant News Editor December 12, 2021

There are three months of the year that excite me the most, and those are October, November and December. Now you may think that I enjoy those months because of Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Well,...

John Locke - RMU Student Life

Robert Morris University announces plans for Homecoming dance

Ethan Morrison September 30, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP – After a one year hiatus, the annual Robert Morris Homecoming dance returns – with a twist. In years prior, the dance was held in local hotels, the Charles L. Sewall center (the arena...

Photo Credit: (MGN Online)

RMU Next Century Scholarship students begin academic career

Ethan Morrison September 10, 2021

**UPDATE** Robert Morris does not have a computer science major. Five students were awarded scholarships covering tuition, room and board for Robert Morris's Next Century Scholarships. On Jan. 26,...

Freshmen Move-In Day 2021 #1

Freshmen Move-In Day 2021

Ethan Morrison, Photographer August 27, 2021

Photo Credit: Bill Paterson

Joe Walton passes away at age 85

Ethan Morrison August 15, 2021

Today, Beaver Falls native and former Robert Morris head football coach Joe Walton passed away at the age of 85. https://twitter.com/RMUAthletics/status/1426999553128009728?s=20 Walton was named...

Residence Life

Office of residence life releases details about housing and dining changes, family newsletter

Ethan Morrison, Assist News Editor July 25, 2021

On Thursday, the Office of Residence Life sent an update on housing and dining along with a family newsletter for the upcoming fall semester. The email was sent to all students and families. The document...

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: 7/13/2021-7/19/2021

Ethan Morrison, Assist News Editor July 23, 2021

7/13/2021 - 911 Hang-up call - Moon Dispatch reported a 911 dropped call. RMU Police located the caller on campus who stated it was an accident and everything was fine. This case is closed. 7/13/2021...

Police Blotter 7/6/2021 – 7/12/2021

Ethan Morrison, Contributor July 16, 2021

7/6/2021 - Fire Alarm Smoke Detector Activated - Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Marshall Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be burnt food. RMU Maintenance was notified....

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: 6/26/2021 – 7/5/2021

Ethan Morrison July 8, 2021

6/29/2021 - Fire Alarm/Smoke Detector Activated - Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Salem Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be burnt food. RMU Maintenance was notified...

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: 6/22/2021 – 6/28/2021

Ethan Morrison July 2, 2021

6/22/2021 - Smell of Marijuana - Residence Life reported a smell of marijuana in Hancock Hall. Officers responded and were unable to detect an odor of burnt marijuana at this time. This case is closed. 6/22/2021...

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: 6/15/2021 – 6/21/2021

Ethan Morrison June 25, 2021

6/15/2021 - Failure to Stop at Stop Sign - RMU Police observed a vehicle that failed to stop at a posted stop sign. The officer conducted a traffic stop and explained the reason for the stop. The driver...

RMU Live | November 16, 2020

Colby Sherwin and Ethan Morrison November 16, 2020

Watch as RMU-TV Students update you on local, national, and world news. Broadcast Live from the RMU-TV Studio on the campus of Robert Morris University in Moon Township PA.

RMU Live | November 9, 2020

RMU Live | November 9, 2020

Colby Sherwin and Ethan Morrison November 9, 2020

In this newscast, the top stories include local COVID-19 updates, the first announcement of Joe Biden's victory on RMU-TV, as well as updates on Hurricane Eta. Broadcast live from the RMU-TV Studio...

RMU Live | October 26, 2020

Ethan Morrison and Colby Sherwin October 26, 2020

In this newscast, the top stories include local COVID-19 updates, Vice President Mike Pence's refusal to quarantine, ballot extensions in Pennsylvania, as well as campus updates about Halloween festivities....

RMU Live | October 19, 2020

Ethan Morrison and Colby Sherwin October 19, 2020

On this weeks newscast, the top stories include local COVID-19 updates, the plans for the Spring semester on RMU's campus, a mail carrier raid and political cookies. Broadcast live from the RMU-TV...

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