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PA Local Hits Big from Lottery

PA Local Hits Big from Lottery

Adam Pavlovich
October 5, 2023

After Tuesday’s PA lottery drawing, one lucky local is holding onto a ticket worth over $1 million dollars. Smaller lottery winnings are being shadowed by the recent Powerball amount skyrocketing. While this win doesn’t come close to the monstrous $1.2 billion drawing...

Passion for People: A Detailed Dive into the Journey of RMU Visiting Rooney Scholar Dr. Nicolas Bogs

Mitchell McIntosh
October 5, 2023

The Rooney International Visiting Scholar Program broadens the global perspective of Robert Morris University by offering international scholars the opportunity to spend a semester in residence on campus. Rooney Scholars can teach a course, deliver presentations, and guest...

Emergency Alert System Test

Emergency Alert System Test

Ellie Schroeder
October 4, 2023

On October 4 Jeff James, the Robert Morris University (RMU) Police Chief, sent an email to all students, faculty, and staff about the nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)...

Three students were arrested after loaded guns found at Hempfield Area High School

Three students were arrested after loaded guns found at Hempfield Area High School

Amere Keasley
October 3, 2023

The Pennsylvania State Police are questioning three high school students, all fifteen, concerning two pistols being found on Hempfield High School property. The officers kept the school on lockdown as they investigated the matter. The incident started Monday morning when two...

Dianne Feinstein Passes Away at the Age of 90

Dianne Feinstein Passes Away at the Age of 90

Finn Lyons
September 29, 2023

Senator Dianne Feinstein of California, the longest-serving woman in the United States Senate, passed away this morning at the age of 90. Sen. Feinstein had been battling several different health conditions over the past year. Just this February she was hospitalized for three...

Born with Passion, Growing with Vision: The "Real Meal Reception" at the Rooney House

Born with Passion, Growing with Vision: The “Real Meal Reception” at the Rooney House

Mitchell McIntosh
September 29, 2023

Wednesday evening, I had the great privilege of being invited to the Rooney House by RMU's esteemed Rooney Scholar, Dr. Nicolas Bogs. The occasion was the "Real Meal Reception" which is an exclusive dinner party hosted at the Rooney House every second Wednesday evening. The...

"POLICE BLOTTER" in white lettering over top of a black background. There are two baby blue circles and a red circle behind the end of "BLOTTER"

Police Blotter: 9/19/2023 – 9/25/2023

Evelyn Luthringer
September 29, 2023

9/19/2023 Departmental Information: Parkhurst was advised a former employee was making staff feel uncomfortable. The head chef will notify the former employee not to return to campus. The case is closed.   9/20/2023 Failure to Stop at Stop Sign: RMU Police conducted...

Woman Arrested for Setting Boyfriend on Fire

Woman Arrested for Setting Boyfriend on Fire

Taylor Roberts
September 28, 2023

A woman who set her boyfriend on fire has been arrested by Pittsburgh Police and is facing several charges including criminal attempt, aggravated assault, aggravated arson, and reckless endangerment. On Sunday evening, dispatchers received several calls of reports of a man...

Duquense Light Workers Vote to Authorize A Strike

Duquense Light Workers Vote to Authorize A Strike

Amere Keasley
September 28, 2023

The IBEW is a union representing Duquesne Light Company and the union staged a vote Tuesday night to authorize a strike. Once the employee contract ends for employees who are a part of the IBEW, the 711-14 vote will authorize a strike for the Duquesne Light company. Even though...

Pay up or Get out - Pittsburgh Mills Mall set for Sheriff Sale

Pay up or Get out – Pittsburgh Mills Mall set for Sheriff Sale

Isabella Timpano
September 27, 2023

The once prominent Pittsburgh Mills Mall is now facing a sheriff sale. The facility, currently owned by Namdar Realty, is over $11 million behind in payments. At this point, the sheriff sale is set to occur on October 2nd. Opening in 2005, the Pittsburgh Mills Mall originally...