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Rapper Lil Tjay makes an appearance at the UPMC Events Center for his Beat The Odds Tour

Rapper Lil Tjay makes an appearance at the UPMC Events Center for his ‘Beat The Odds’ Tour

Jadyn Barker, Reporter
September 27, 2023

Lil Tjay kicked off his Beat The Odds Tour in Moon Township, PA at the UPMC Events Center. The night started off with the show's openers, a trio of rappers. Fivio Foreign who is from Brooklyn, New York, as well as Dej Loaf and Skilla Baby, who both hail from Detroit, Michigan,...

Confetti shot in the air to celebrate the undergraduate class of 2023. Photo credit: Samantha Dutch

Robert Morris Holds 98th Commencement

Samantha Dutch
May 8, 2023

As the academic year comes to a close, seniors donned caps and gowns to celebrate their graduation with Robert Morris University holding its ninety-eighth commencement ceremony. Family, friends, and faculty gathered at the UPMC Events Center at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday to celebrate...

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Babyklok Tour Stop Added at UPMC Events Center

Finn lyons, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 13, 2023

Dethklok, and BABYMETAL, announce a tour across the United States and Canada for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. Dethklok, originating from the Adult Swim show Metalocalypse, is making their long awaited return after the show's cancelation. Along with their new...

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Rapper Lil Tjay to Make Stop at UPMC Events Center

Nathan Breisinger, Reporter
April 12, 2023

New York City, rapper Lil Tjay has announced a tour stop at the UPMC Events Center on May 19. The concert will come amidst his European "Born 2 Be Great Tour." Prior to his stop in Moon Township, Lil Tjay will perform in France. He will have nearly a month off before taking...

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Incubus Coming to UPMC Events Center

Hope Beatty, Head Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 3, 2023

The popular rock band, Incubus, is coming to the UPMC Events Center this summer joined by special guests Badflower and Paris Jackson. The rock band was formed in 1991 in California and consisted of original members Brandon Boyd, Mike Einziger, and José Pasillas along with...

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This Week on Campus: 3/19/23-3/25/23

Hope Beatty, Head Arts and Entertainment Editor
March 20, 2023

There are a whole host of events that are happening on campus this week. Check out what is happening below: March 21, 2023: On Tuesday, the organization Positive Advocates is hosting a crazy sock contest through Instagram to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day. To enter, share...

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Counting Crows to Take Stage at UPMC Events Center This Summer

Nathan Breisinger, Colonial Sports Network Editor in Chief
March 15, 2023

A summer rock tour is coming through Moon Township as Counting Crows will perform at the UPMC Events Center on Monday, June 26 as the band embarks on its 56-stop "Banshee Season" tour. The Grammy and Academy Award-nominated group will embark on its 56-stop "Banshee Season"...

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Good Relationships, Target Demographics to Metal Detectors: How Ticketing and Security is Handled at the UPMC Events Center

Michael Deemer, Head Sports Editor
February 24, 2023

MOON TOWNSHIP-- It is no secret that you must enter a sporting event, concert, or show with a ticket and you must go through security at the gate. Of course, Robert Morris University's on-campus UPMC Events Center is no different —but what is the process like behind the scenes? Scott...

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“Not Every Day is the Same”: How Concessions Are Prepared at the UPMC Events Center

Michael Deemer, Contributor
February 3, 2023

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The UPMC Events Center has been home to many events on the campus of Robert Morris University since it opened in November 2019. There is a lot of preparation before each event on campus, especially at the concession stands according to catering chef Kevin Pritts. Pritts...

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Billy Idol to Perform at UPMC Events Center This May

Kaelei Whitlatch, Copy Editor
January 23, 2023

Billy Idol is the next artist to take the stage at the UPMC Events Center. The British musician will be performing at Robert Morris’s campus venue on May 1. The three-time Grammy nominee is embarking on the Idol Live! tour with stops beginning in Scottsdale, Ariz. and...