UPDATE: RMU releases full COVID-19 plan, encouraging social pods and requiring masks across campus
Garret Roberts, Editor in Chief
August 6, 2020
Update: This article has been updated with information received from the RMU Zoom Town Hall on Thursday, August 6. Certain areas of the plan were clarified during this meeting. MOON TOWNSHIP - With students' return to campus just weeks away, Robert Morris University has released their official pla...
RMU to offer physically distanced classes and online options for fall semester
Garret Roberts, Editor in Chief
July 24, 2020
MOON TOWNSHIP -- As the debate about returning to schools continues across the country, Robert Morris University has announced their format to allow students to learn in an environment where they are most comfortable. In the plan released to students on Friday morning, the university shared more deta...
RMU updates housing contract with COVID-19 safety measures
Garret Roberts, Editor in Chief
July 16, 2020
MOON TOWNSHIP -- As the discussion on returning to schools and universities continues across the nation, Robert Morris University has released new guidelines attempting to make students’ return more organized and safe. RMU released their updated move-in plan and housing contract via an email to resi...
RMU football schedules Hawaii as non-conference opponent
Austin Bechtold, Assistant Sports Editor
July 14, 2020
As sports continue to be up in the air for the fall season, the Robert Morris football team’s latest announcement may display a step in the right direction. The University of Hawaii tweeted on Monday that they have added RMU to their 2020 schedule. Robert Morris confirmed the news by r...
Robert Morris University eliminates some staff positions, furloughs others in response to financial loss after COVID-19
John Blinn, News Editor
June 3, 2020
MOON TOWNSHIP - Staff and coaches at Robert Morris University have been furloughed and several other staff positions have been eliminated in an attempt to lessen the financial impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The university announced on Wednesday that staff whose workload had “diminished” wo...
RMU announces reopening of campus for fall semester
Garret Roberts, Editor in Chief
May 12, 2020
MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University announced their plans to open campus for the 2020 Fall Semester this morning, foreshadowing a modified living environment and class structure for students. University president Chris Howard made the announcement via an email to all enrolled students. After ...
Robert Morris University classes remain online for the summer but hopes for in-person fall courses after an estimated $10 million loss from COVID-19
John Blinn, News Editor
May 6, 2020
MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University will remain online for summer classes and is uncertain, but optimistic, for in-person fall classes. While handling an estimated $10 million loss as a result of COVID-19, the university is also preparing for an online and rescheduled in-person commencement ceremo...
The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank hosts “drive-up” food distribution to practice social distancing
John Blinn, News Editor
April 23, 2020
PITTSBURGH -- Huge stacks of boxes containing food, lengthy lines of cars as far as the eye could see and numerous volunteers wearing neon vests, face masks and gloves. This was the unique scene at the Pittsburgh International Airport on April 22. The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank delive...
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank distribution takes over Pittsburgh International Airport parking lot
Garret Roberts, Editor in Chief
April 22, 2020
Top Secret Colonials raise over $5,000 for Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
Garret Roberts, Editor in Chief
April 20, 2020
MOON TOWNSHIP -- Despite COVID-19 keeping the doors to Robert Morris University closed, the members of the Top Secret Colonials found a way for students to have fun from their homes while earning money for a good cause. The group hosted their first virtual 48 Hour Gaming Marathon this weekend, encour...
