Former Secretary of State John Kerry speaks at Heinz Hall
Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
October 19, 2019
PITTSBURGH - Seats in Heinz Hall were filled for John Kerry, former Secretary of State, who participated in the Pittsburgh Speaker Series. President Christopher Howard opened the sold-out event, sponsored by Robert Morris University. It featured a 15-minute speech by Kerry, followed by a 30-minute...
National Weather Service issues a Frost Advisory for the Pittsburgh area
John Blinn, News Editor
October 18, 2019
PITTSBURGH - Winter could be on the way! The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory for the Pittsburgh area. A frost advisory has been issued for portions of our region tonight as temperatures fall into the low-30s. pic.twitter.com/8c6pnbSDRR— NWS Pittsburgh (@NWSPittsburgh) Octob...
Pittsburgh International Airport to host annual public auction
Michael Delehanty, Contributor
October 18, 2019
PITTSBURGH - The Allegheny County Airport Authority will be holding its annual public auction on Saturday. Items such as abandoned vehicles, used Airport Authority vehicles and equipment, as well as many other unclaimed items from the airport will be auctioned off at the event. Not all the unclaimed...
Police Blotter 10/1/19-10/7/19
October 17, 2019
10/1/19- Fire alarm- Moon Dispatch reported a Fire Alarm in Concord Hall. The cause of the alarm was found to be cooking. The Fire Dept was cancelled and fire panel reset (closed). 10/1/19- Fire alarm- Moon Dispatch reported a Fire Alarm in Salem Hall. The cause of the alarm was found to be cooki...
RMU’s Office of Residence Life responds to reports of insects in Yorktown Hall
Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
October 16, 2019
MOON TOWNSHIP - Robert Morris University's Office of Residence life recently responded to reports of cockroaches in the Yorktown Hall dorm. In an email sent out to residents, the Office of Residence Life reported that Facilities successfully treated some rooms, and advised students to remove trash...
Apartment damaged after fire on Moon Clinton Road
Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
October 15, 2019
MOON TOWNSHIP - An apartment in Treetop Manors was damaged after a structure fire Monday afternoon. Residents near the area of Moon Clinton Road say they saw heavy smoke and heard helicopters at the scene. The Moon Township Volunteer Fire Department Station 197 was present at the scene at approximately...
Active Minds and The National Society of Collegiate Scholars prove GPA does not influence mental health
Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
October 13, 2019
MOON TOWNSHIP - A survey from Active Minds and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) show their findings on mental health in universities. The survey includes 9,139 college students who are high-performing in the nation. 91 percent of these students with a GPA of 3.4 or higher felt overwhelmed...
Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association to host 5K event to help disabled athletes
John Blinn, News Editor
October 7, 2019
PITTSBURGH - The Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association (WPTLA) is preparing to host their 19th annual President's Challenge 5K Run/Walk/Wheel. The event will benefit the Pittsburgh Steelwheelers, which is an organization that strives to assist physically challenged athletes. The organization...
Police Blotter 9/24/19-9/30/19
October 1, 2019
9/24/19- Fire alarm- Moon Dispatch reported a fire Alarm in Salem Hall. Officers arrived and found the cause of the alarm to be cooking. No sign of smoke or fire. The Fire Dept was cancelled and the fire panel reset (closed). 9/24/19- 201 Commitment- The Counseling requested assistance with a student wishing to si...
SGA meeting recap: Chris King discusses RMU athletics
Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
September 28, 2019
MOON TOWNSHIP - Robert Morris’ Student Government Association held a meeting on Tuesday. The meeting featured vice president and director of athletics Chris King as well as chief marketing officer Chelsea Blakely. Chris King discussed his plans for the future of RMU athletics and emphasized the...
