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Harry Potter magic awakens at Moon Park

Aaron Frier, Contributor
October 4, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP – Expecto Patronum! In order to perform the spell, one must think of a happy memory. For many Harry Potter fans, a happy memory could be found at the Wizarding Festival in Moon Park on Sept. 18. The Harry Potter series is perhaps the most prominent book series...

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The Moon Wrestling Team gathers as a team during a year without sports.

The Moon Takedown Club and Moon Wrestling Team demonstrate “wrestler mindset” through the creation of a unique fundraiser

John Blinn, News Editor
April 5, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP-- For the past year, the world has been in battle. Communities from all over the globe are on the mats, taking on an unexpected competitor. It may sometimes feel like we are alone in the dark during this fight against the pandemic that brought everyday life to an...

Authorities respond to a multi-vehicle accident on University Boulevard on April 26, 2019. 
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Multi-vehicle accident closes part of University Blvd.

John Blinn, News Editor
April 26, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP- At least one person was taken to the hospital following an accident on University Boulevard. Moon Township Police responded to the accident that took place at the intersection of Grant Drive and University Boulevard at 2:31 p.m. Friday afternoon. A dark...

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New Thorn Run Interchange project to start this month

Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
April 10, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - The Thorn Run Interchange Improvement Project is set to start this month. The construction work may impact traffic, according to a Facebook post by the Moon Township Police Department. The project’s plans involves adding new traffic signals and new Westbound...

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Sara Bareilles announced to play at the UPMC Events Center

John Blinn, News Editor
April 8, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP- The sixth headlining act to take the stage of the UPMC Events Center has been announced. On Monday, the UPMC Events Center announced that Sara Bareilles's Amidst the Chaos Tour would be making a stop at Robert Morris University The concert is set for November...

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Single lane closures to begin in Robinson starting Monday

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
March 30, 2019

PITTSBURGH — Single lane closures are set to begin Monday, April 1 on Campbells Run Road in Robinson Township. According to the Department of Public Works, the closures will occur on Campbells Run Road between McMichael Road and Keiners Lane. The select locations will be...

Students gathered at Robert Morris University to remember and honor the late Antwon Rose who was shot and killed by Pittsburgh Police officer Michael Rosfeld in 2018. Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Soundharjya Babu)

RMU students gather for candlelight vigil in honor of Antwon Rose

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
March 30, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP — Robert Morris University students gathered for a candlelight vigil filled with prayer, song and remembrance in honor of Antwon Rose. After the two teens fled from the vehicle, Rosfeld shot and killed Rose, who was unarmed at the time. In the recent four-day...

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What’s the cost of postseason basketball?

Gage Goulding, News Editor
March 26, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - For schools that miss out on the NCAA tournament, officials turn to smaller tournaments in order to get their moment in the spotlight. After the Colonials failed to post a season-long record that qualified the team for selection to the NCAA tournament, university...

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First-ever polar plunge to be hosted at RMU by Greek Life’s Sigma Tau Gamma

Gage Goulding, News Editor
March 22, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP — Three, two, one... jump! The Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity at Robert Morris University is hosting their own version of the well known "Pittsburgh Polar Plunge," with the intentions to benefit the same cause. Brothers from the Greek Life organization at Robert...

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The Head and the Heart to stop at UPMC Events Center during Living Mirage Tour

Gage Goulding, News Editor
March 21, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - The Head and the Heart will make a stop in Moon Township during their next tour. Officials at the UPMC Events Center announced the tour on their Facebook page Thursday evening. The bands new album "Living Mirage" is scheduled to debut on May 17. The...