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Nicholson talking to attendee Luke Brown. Moon, PA. February 16, 2019. RMU Sentry Media/John Blinn. Photo credit: John Blinn

Student Life hosts Nerf War in John Jay

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor February 22, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP- For many students, Nerf Wars were a staple way to spend weekends with friends during their youth. Bright yellow plastic guns, foam blue bullets with neon orange tips and an adrenaline kick flowing through your body as you took shelter define...

Tom Wolf businessman and politician who is the Governor-elect of Pennsylvania, Photo Date: January 2014 Photo Credit: (MGN Online)

Gov. Wolf announces $10 million STEM grant

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor February 20, 2019

HARRISBURG -- Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf is continuing his efforts to enhance STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and CS (computer science) education in schools across the state. Wolf will be adding $9.6 million to his PAsmart initiative. Governor...

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PWSA adds new facility to reduce to lead levels in drinking water

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor February 19, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Water and Sewage Authority (PWSA) is working on a new facility in Highland Park with the goal of reducing lead levels in residents' drinking water. The new facility located in the Sycamore Grove picnic area will be an orthophosphate...

A five car accident closes McKees Rocks Bridge late on Feb. 15, 2019.

Pittsburgh police respond to accident on McKees Rocks Bridge

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor February 17, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- An accident on the McKees Rocks Bridge closed the road throughout the night Friday. Nine people were involved in the accident that took place on the bridge. According to a statement from Allegheny County, five vehicles were involved...

Whitewater rafting on the Youhgiogheny River at Ohiopyle State Park in Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands. Photo Credit: (Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau)

Laurel Highlands named as top 5 most popular northeast towns

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor February 9, 2019

LIGONIER, Pa. - The Laurel Highlands has recently been ranked within the top 20 most popular towns in the northeast United States. GetawayMavens.com evaluated over 450 destinations from Virginia to Maine to decipher the most popular towns in the northeast....

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

Residence Life acts on student suggestions, holds focus groups

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor February 8, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- In early February, Charles Forrester and other members of the Robert Morris University Office of Residence Life gathered to discuss updates to various housing areas on and off campus. Charles Forrester, who is an assistant director...

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Police officer promoted in the City of Pittsburgh

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor February 3, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh's Bureau of Police Sergeant, John Fisher, has been assigned to the administrative branch with the position of commander. His promotion ceremony took place on Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Mayor's Office Conference Room. Fisher was...

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Community blood drive held at Robert Morris University

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor January 23, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Students of Robert Morris University and local community members came together on Wednesday to give back, by giving blood. From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, the gymnasium of the John Jay building was briefly transformed into a blood...

Pittsburgh International Airport in Pennsylvania, Photo Date: 5/30/2016 Photo Credit: (MGN Online)

Pittsburgh International Airport saw monumental growth in 2018

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor January 23, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- During 2018, the Pittsburgh International Airport saw its busiest year for the first time in more than a decade, with passenger traffic up nearly 4 percent. According to a press release from the Allegheny County Airport Authority, Pittsburgh...

Winter Storm Harper Could Drop 40 Inches of Snow on the Northeast. Photo Credit: (MGN Online)

City officials, public works prepare for Winter Storm Harper

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor January 18, 2019

PITTSBURGH — City officials and public works crews around Pittsburgh are preparing to face a strong Winter Storm Harper over the weekend. The city has an arsenal of plows with salt spreaders, tractors and pickup trucks to fight against the upcoming...

The UPMC building is one of the many distinct buildings in the Pittsburgh area.

Study: Pittsburgh one of the best cities for STEM workers

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor January 17, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP — The personal finance website WalletHub brings good news for people who live in the Pittsburgh area and are looking for a career in STEM. The website reported that Pittsburgh ranks third among the top 10 metro areas that are best for...

Robert Morris University receives a fresh dusting of snow in Dec., 2018.

Alpha Chi Rho brothers were ‘Freezin’ for a Reason’

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor December 3, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Students at Robert Morris University may have seen an unusual sight on their way to and from classes as they passed the campsite of several brothers of Alpha Chi Rho, who were “Freezin' for a Reason.” The campsite was set up Monday...

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City homeless shelters open for the winter

John Blinn, Contributor November 20, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- The City of Pittsburgh is opening places of refuge for people in the city who are struggling with or facing homelessness. The city is opening a temporary winter shelter which is located at Shepherd's Heart Fellowship and Veterans Home...

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Live Well Allegheny Celebrate Tobacco Cessation Week

John Blinn, Contributor November 15, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- The Allegheny Quits for Life Cessation Awareness Week kicked off on Nov. 11 and will continue until Saturday. The week is a product of Live Well Allegheny and Tobacco Free Allegheny and is filled with events in support of the communities...

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Loud ‘booms’ cause concern in Moon Township

John Blinn, Contributor November 15, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP - Residents in the Moon Township area heard loud booms on Thursday, prompting several calls to the police department. “Honestly, they weren't super loud from where I am down on Neville Island," said Jamie Lenore Savatt, RMU alumni...

AJR comes to Stage AE, donates to synagogue shooting

AJR comes to Stage AE, donates to synagogue shooting

John Blinn November 7, 2018

Sunday night a line of people wrapped around Pittsburgh's Stage AE in hopes to see indie-pop band AJR headline for the first time in the Steel City. The indoor entertainment venue filled to its maximum occupancy of 2,400 people, attendees extremely close...

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The story of the Robert Morris soccer siblings

John Blinn and John Blinn September 13, 2018

With very successful careers on the soccer field and what seems to be a natural talent for the sport in their bloodline, siblings Jane and Seth Schleicher will both be representing Robert Morris University for the 2018 season. The Schleichers are no...

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Charlie Batch to talk to Delta Tau Delta fraternity

John Blinn September 11, 2018

With both student rush and THRIVE Week taking off at Robert Morris University, director of member development for fraternity Delta Tau Delta Chris Micsky has planned to try to spread a positive message to the brothers of his fraternity and students at...

RMU buys the Bobby Mobile for tours

RMU buys the Bobby Mobile for tours

John Blinn September 1, 2018

Over the summer Robert Morris University invested in an electric bus with the intention of moving students and families around campus, while simultaneously enhancing their impression of campus. One of the most important jobs for Nathan Turner, director...