Robert Morris University prepares to resume face to face classes on April 6
John Blinn, News Editor
March 13, 2020
UPDATE: Since the time this time this article was written, Robert Morris University has announced that it will no longer be preparing for an April 6 return. Students were encouraged to move out of their dorms if possible and were informed that they will not return for face to face classes in the Spring 20...
RMU community responds to President Trump’s executive order on free speech
Logan Carney, Digital Content Manager
April 15, 2019
MOON TOWNSHIP -- On March 21, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that requires colleges to respect free speech on campus or they will lose federal funding. The order will withhold a school’s share of a $35 billion budget that is set aside each year for research and educational gran...
President Trump declares national emergency, Pittsburgh disagrees
Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 21, 2019
PITTSBURGH -- President Donald Trump addressed the nation from the Rose Garden outside of the White House on Friday, where he officially announced his declaration of a national emergency. The national emergency will allow the president to secure $8 billion in order to build a border wall between the...
Former President George H.W. Bush dies at 94
Gage Goulding, Assistant News Edtior
December 1, 2018
MOON TOWNSHIP - World War II veteran and the 41st President of the United States of America George H.W. Bush has died at the age of 94. The family of the former president announced Saturday of the death of Bush who died late Friday night in his Houston home. According to the Associated Press,...
Free to Speak Freely?
Rebekah Wilford, Contributor
November 14, 2018
MOON TOWNSHIP - As an editorial contributor, I take great interest in reading editorials published by different news outlets. I would not be able to do this, however, if freedom of speech was not considered an American right. In fact, one of the greatest aspects of the American press is its freedom to...
Robert Morris students share their thoughts on Donald Trump
Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
November 7, 2018
MOON TOWNSHIP -- Just after the Mid-term elections have come to a close, students across campus shared their thoughts on president Donald Trump. Some students held a more negative viewpoint, as they did not agree with his actions or policies, but acknowledged a few positive aspects of the Trum...
President Donald Trump rallys in Erie, Pennsylvania
Megan Shandel, Assistant Multimedia Manager
October 15, 2018
President Trump speaks at H&K Equipment in Coraopolis
January 18, 2018
President Donald Trump visited H&K Equipment in Coraopolis today to speak with around 250 guests about his tax reform. The rally was a private invitation-only event. Trump was also in Pittsburgh to show his support for State Rep. Rick Saccone. Trump and Air Force One landed at the 171st Air Ref...
President Donald Trump appearing in Coraopolis
Malyk Johnson, Assistant News Manager
January 18, 2018
President Donald Trump will be in Pennsylvania and will be making an appearance at H & K Manufacturing in Coraopolis. According to a senior administration official, President Trump will be touring the facilities as well as giving a speech highlighting the local businesses that have benefited from...
Students react to Trump administration’s travel ban
February 15, 2017
During the week that followed Jan. 27, 2017, students at Robert Morris University reacted to the Trump administration's executive order on immigration.Students exchanged several perspectives after hearing about the travel ban. The order, signed on Friday, Jan. 27, placed 90-day travel restrictions on citize...
