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Conceptual renderings of the new terminal at Pittsburgh International Airport and are subject to change. Renderings courtesy of Gensler + HDR in association with luis vidal + architects.

Sun Country Airlines announces new service to Pittsburgh International Airport

Alexis Davis
October 26, 2021

PITTSBURGH - On Oct. 19th, Sun Country Airlines announced that they will begin service to Pittsburgh International Airport from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The service will begin on June 2nd, 2022 with introductory fares as low as $69 one way. The new flight...

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Allegheny County detects its second case of the West Nile Virus

Terryaun Bell
October 21, 2021

PITTSBURGH – Mosquitoes are pesky, and what's worse is they can carry the West Nile virus. A man in McKees Rocks contracted Allegheny County's second case of virus and is currently recovering in his home. Mosquitoes become infected with the West Nile virus by feeding on...

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Robert Morris University announces plans for Homecoming dance

Ethan Morrison
September 30, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP – After a one year hiatus, the annual Robert Morris Homecoming dance returns – with a twist. In years prior, the dance was held in local hotels, the Charles L. Sewall center (the arena that stood before the UPMC Events Center was built) or in the gym at the...

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Police Blotter: 9/14/21-9/20/21

September 24, 2021

9/14/21- Departmental Information: A parent called to report identity theft on behalf of his daughter. This issue was resolved without any charges. The case is closed. 9/14/21- Harassment: RMU Island Sports Center Public Safety reported a fight between a coach and a parent....

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RMU Next Century Scholarship students begin academic career

Ethan Morrison
September 10, 2021

**UPDATE** Robert Morris does not have a computer science major. Five students were awarded scholarships covering tuition, room and board for Robert Morris's Next Century Scholarships. On Jan. 26, 2021, RMU announced that Netflix founder and co-CEO Reed Hasting will donate...

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RMU announces new weekend shuttle hours for fall semester

Colby Sherwin
September 5, 2021

Moon Township--As the fall semester begins at Robert Morris, there is a new shuttle weekend schedule. In an email from Residence Life, it announced new weekend hours on Friday until further notice. The Yorktown 2/Walmart/Weekender shuttle will run from 7 a.m. until 1 a.m....

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Unpack U announces second annual mental wellness project competition

Kaelei Whitlatch
September 3, 2021

Mental health is an important topic among college students, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Active Minds, a nonprofit promoting mental health for young adults, thirty-nine percent of college students report experiencing having a significant mental health...

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Playboi Carti to perform at UPMC Events Center on Dec. 5

Tyler Gallo
September 1, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Playboi Carti announced his dates for his North American "Narcissist" tour on Wednesday. Among the places he will be performing is the UPMC Events Center on Dec. 5. Pittsburgh will be the 35th stop of 47 locations on his tour and will take place after he performs...

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BobbyMania postponed due to inclement weather conditions

Kaelei Whitlatch
August 29, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP —Due to a line of thunderstorms, BobbyMania has been postponed. Bobbymania is rescheduled to next Saturday, Sept. 4. at 7 p.m. “BobbyMania starts the year off with a bang. There will be free RMU t-shirts, free food, a dunk tank, a DJ, and lots of fun....

RMU to reinstate mask mandate for fall semester

RMU to reinstate mask mandate for fall semester

Colby Sherwin, News Editor
August 16, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP-- As COVID-19 cases rise in the Western Pennsylvania region and mask mandates start to return, Robert Morris has decided to follow suit for the start of the 2021 fall semester.  In an email from the university, they lay out the plan for the upcoming year. ...