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Former President Trump indicted for the 2nd time

Cole Brennan
June 8, 2023

For the 2nd time in two months, former President Donald Trump, and a presidential candidate for the 2024 election, has been indicted by a grand jury regarding classified documents. In late March, Trump was indicted by a New York City grand jury for allegedly making $130,000...

Air Quality Alert across the North East from Smoke Caused by Wild Fires

Hannah Shiflett
June 8, 2023

Anyone who opened their windows or doors to go outside may have noticed that the sun and sky appear to be in a haze. Similar to what many would say is straight out of a movie about war. The cause for the smoke is the wildfires in Canada, which were largely started by lightning...

Former President Trump Indicted

Cole Brennan
March 30, 2023

Former President Donald Trump was indicted today by the Manhattan Grand Jury on charges relating to a payment of adult actress Stormy Daniels. Trump is the first former president to be charged with a crime after leaving office. He is currently scheduled to run for president...

Robert Morris Reaches First Top 10 Ranking in Military Friendly Status

Nathan Breisinger
March 29, 2023

After two consecutive years of reaching the Military Friendly Gold status, Robert Morris achieved its first top 10 entry in the 2023-24 rankings. RMU finished seventh in the Military Friendly doctoral-granting universities' rankings. The Military Friendly classification ranks...

Tensions and Safety Concerns on the Rise in East Palestine Following Chemical Release

Jack Enterline
February 24, 2023

Two weeks ago, the small town of East Palestine, Ohio, located about 30 miles from RMU’s campus, experienced an environmental disaster when a 150-car-long train carrying toxic and highly flammable chemicals derailed. Officials evacuated everyone within a one-mile radius...

Shelter to be Added to Shuttle Stop

Evelyn Luthringer
February 15, 2023

Beginning on Wednesday, February 15th, RMU Facilities will be installing a shelter at the Shuttle Stop location next to the Gazebo. The work is estimated to take a week and be completed by Wednesday, February 22nd. Construction will occur between the hours of 9:30 am and 5:00...

Unauthorized Solicitor Removed from Campus

Cole Brennan
February 8, 2023

On Tuesday, an unauthorized solicitor was removed from campus. The individual was outside of Nicholson Center with a political organization when university police responded. Any person who wants to solicit information on campus must get approval from the Dean of Students....

Officials Begin Controlled Release of Chemicals in East Palestine’s Derailed Train

Ellie Schroeder
February 6, 2023

On Friday, a train derailed in East Palestine, OH which caused a fire that burned for days. It has been closely monitored since the derailment, and the governors of Pennsylvania and Ohio have decided to take action. The train is carrying vinyl chloride in several train cars...

Charles Anderson Memorial Bridge to Close Immediately

Evelyn Luthringer
February 1, 2023

City of Pittsburgh officials have announced the immediate closure of the Charles Anderson Memorial Bridge. The closure is necessary to be able to complete the necessary repairs to the bridge. Although it is closed to cars, the bridge will remain open to pedestrians and bicycles,...

Pittsburgh reviewing tax-exempt properties owned by charities

Cole Brennan
January 25, 2023

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey issued an executive order directing the Finance and Law Departments to review tax-exempt properties owned by charities. The move was made to ensure it is appropriate under Pennsylvania law. The mayor released a statement Wednesday. "In the...