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SGA meeting recap: Provost Rafoth asks for student input on RMU core classes

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...

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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,...

RMU receives grant for mental health survey

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...

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Police Blotter 10/29/19-11/4/19

November 18, 2019

10/29/19- Welfare Check- A parent called concerned for her daughter’s wellbeing. Officers responded to Yorktown Hall and found the student safe (closed). 10/29/19- Trespass Warning- Parkhurst management requesting assistance preventing an ex-employee from returning to campus....

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Police Blotter 10/15/19-10/21/19

November 17, 2019

10/15/19- Lost Property- A student reported his cell phone missing in Yorktown Hall. The phone was turned into staff who notified this Dept. The owner was contacted and retrieved his phone (closed).  10/15/19- Accident- Minor two-vehicle crash without injuries. Photos and...

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United Way seeking volunteers to assist low-wage earning workers with taxes

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
November 16, 2019

PITTSBURGH - United Way of Southwestern PA is looking for 500 volunteers to help with their 2020 Free Tax Preparation Campaign. The goal of the campaign is to assist hard-working, low-wage earning individuals and families to make sure that they receive the full refunds that they...

SGA meeting recap: Community Adviser applications are open

SGA meeting recap: Community Adviser applications are open

Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
November 14, 2019

ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY - The third Student Government Association meeting announced the application process of the Community Adviser position. Community Adviser applications have opened up for the 2020-2021 school year. Anna Kowalok-Lewis, program assistant for community...

Robert Morris University officials break ground for the new John Jay Center renovations. 

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RMU celebrates new John Jay renovations with groundbreaking ceremony

Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
November 13, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - Robert Morris University broke ground for a newly renovated building in the School of Engineering, Math and Science (SEMS). On Nov. 12, faculty, staff and alumni were invited to celebrate the groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of the John Jay Center,...

Wheres the News?- Episode 5

Where’s the News?- Episode 5

John Blinn, Nick Hedderick, and Garret Roberts
November 13, 2019

On this episode of Where's the News?, the hosts discuss the recent winning streak for RMU football, streaming services, the horrors of winter in Western Pennsylvania and a string of fast food related violence.

Wheres the News?- Episode 4

Where’s the News?- Episode 4

John Blinn, Nick Hedderick, and Garret Roberts
November 13, 2019

On this episode of Where's the News?, the hosts discuss the controversial choices made by the American Music Awards. After that, they discuss the even more controversial rumor of the Steelers' potential trade for Le'veon Bell. The group also talks about the recent bus falling...