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...
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...
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. Contact was made v...
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 report taken for insura...
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 Kowalski-Lewis, program assistant for community development from Residence...
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, a $5 million project funded...
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. ...
