Police Blotter 1/07/20-1/13/20
January 23, 2020
1/07/20- Found property- A Credit Card was turned into this Department. The owner was notified (closed). 1/08/20- Accident Without Injury- Staff reported a minor accident at Facilities. Report and Photos taken for insurance purposes (closed). 1/08/20- Medical Emergency- County 911 reported a Patron ...
Police Blotter 12/10-12/16
January 15, 2020
12/10/19- Suspicious Person- A professor reported a male trying to buy textbooks earlier in the day in Nicholson Center. Male was already gone. Report for informational purposes (closed). 12/10/19- Harassment- A student reported repeated nuisance comments from another student. Investigation pending...
Police Blotter 12/31/19- 1/06/20
January 7, 2020
12/31/19- Criminal mischief- Caller reported witnessing a male damaging the “Robert Morris University” sign at the entrance to Campus. Officers Identified male. Charges pending (pending). 12/31/19- Fire alarm- Moon Dispatch notified this Department of a fire alarm at Salem Hall. Officers arriv...
Police Blotter 12/17/19-12/30/19
December 31, 2019
12/17/19- Trespassing- Officers received an anonymous complaint that a student that was banned from Salem Hall had been inside. CCTV video was reviewed and the individual charged with trespassing and sent through student conduct (closed). 12/18/19- Departmental Information- Officer reported that he ...
Update: AJR postpones concert at UPMC Events Center
John Blinn, News Editor
November 25, 2019
UPDATE: Nov. 25 - 6:00 p.m. Update: AJR revealed that part two of their "Neotheater Tour" would stop at all cities that were originally scheduled for the first part of the tour but were missed due to Jack Met's illness. The band took to Twitter on Nov. 22, posting an updated schedule. This showed ...
Robert Morris University’s Freedom Card Office set to move
John Blinn, News Editor
November 23, 2019
MOON TOWNSHIP - In an email sent to students, Robert Morris University recently announced that the Freedom Card Office will be moving to the Nicholson Center. The process will begin on Nov. 25 while the current office, located in the Revere Center, will close. The office will then be moved to Nicholson...
Pittsburgh Public Safety prepares for “Light up Night”
John Blinn, News Editor
November 21, 2019
PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh Public Safety is preparing the city for the large crowds that are expected to come with the city's "Light up Night." The annual event will take place on Nov. 22 and kick off the holiday season with various bands and other events. “As a native of this region, I am very...
SGA meeting recap: Provost Rafoth asks for student input on RMU core classes
Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
November 21, 2019
MOON TOWNSHIP - Provost Mary Ann Rafoth spoke about Robert Morris University core courses at the latest Student Government Association meeting. Dr. Rafoth asked students for their opinions on these classes, to understand their priorities and gave out a survey. Students were asked to rank certain core...
First Amendment on Trial: Students debate freedom of religion court case Marsh v. Chambers
Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
November 20, 2019
ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY - The third week of the First Amendment On Trial debates featured the freedom of religion. Debaters Selene Cerankosky and Jacob Toth discussed the Supreme Court case Marsh v. Chambers during the live debate. They delivered their opening statements, rebuttals and had a chance...
RMU receives grant for mental health survey
Michael Delehanty, News Editor
November 20, 2019
MOON TOWNSHIP - A mental health survey was released to RMU students on Nov. 4 by Healthy Minds. The Healthy Minds survey was made possible through funding of the JED Foundation, a non-profit organization that specializes in mental health and suicide prevention. The JED Foundation partnered with Healthy...
