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RMU cancels summer theater to regroup

RMU cancels summer theater to regroup

Gage Goulding
April 19, 2018

Robert Morris University has put its summer theater program on hold, according to Colonial Theater Program Coordinator, Ken Gargaro. "I planned my whole summer around the show because it's my favorite thing to do," said sophomore Jessica Boothe. "I make sure I have time for...

Police Blotter 4/10/18-4/16/18

Police Blotter 4/10/18-4/16/18

April 18, 2018

04/10/18 -Lost Property- A report was taken for lost property.  The owner was advised that if it were turned into this department, they would be notified.(closed) 4/10/18 -Trouble Alarm- Guardian reported a trouble alarm activated in Concord Hall.  Officers responded and...

Congressman Keith Rothfus talks 2018 election, redistricting of Pa.

Congressman Keith Rothfus talks 2018 election, redistricting of Pa.

Brittany Mayer, News Manager
April 17, 2018

Congressman Keith Rothfus from the current 12th District is running for re-election in the 2018 election for the new 17th District. According to the New York Times, the redistricting of Pennsylvania provides a more competitive race for Congressman Rothfus, the Republican candidate. “It...

Ray Linsenmayer suspends Democratic primary campaign

Ray Linsenmayer suspends Democratic primary campaign

Gage Goulding
April 15, 2018

Ray Linsenmayer has suspended his campaign in the Pennsylvania 17th Congressional District Sunday. Linsenmayer was slated to compete against fellow Democrat Conor Lamb in the new congressional district in the primary election on May 15. Linsenmayer announced the campaign...

Landslide causes road closure in Moon Twp.

Landslide causes road closure in Moon Twp.

Gage Goulding
April 15, 2018

Broadhead Road in Moon Township is now closed following a landslide, said the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in a press release to media. The closure is between University Blvd. and Flaughtery Run Road. [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="473" gal_title="Landslide in Moon...

Florida teen asked to cover nipples with Band-Aids

Florida teen asked to cover nipples with Band-Aids

Gage Goulding
April 12, 2018

17-year-old Lizzy Martinez was called down to the principal's office during school and asked to place adhesive bandages on her nipples after a teacher complained that her body was distracting other students. "I was called out of class and allegedly my teacher called the front...

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RMU’s Out of the Darkness Walk receives national recognition

Malyk Johnson
April 12, 2018

On April 7, Robert Morris University held its second annual Out of the Darkness Walk. The event is a way for students on campus to raise awareness and funding for suicide prevention. This year the event was attended by a representative for the American Foundation for Suicide...

Astronaut Mark Kelly speaks at RMU

Astronaut Mark Kelly speaks at RMU

Brittany Mayer, News Manager
April 11, 2018

Retired astronaut and Gulf War Naval Aviator, Mark Kelly along with his wife, Gabby Giffords, Congresswoman, are speaking at the Pittsburgh Speaker Series. The event is being held in Heinz Hall tonight at 8 p.m. Kelly stopped by Yorktown Hall today to speak before the Pittsburgh...

RMU offers options for summer housing

RMU offers options for summer housing

Malyk Johnson, Assistant News Manager
April 11, 2018

Robert Morris University is changing the way students will be able to live on campus during the summer. The Office of Residence Life sent out an email to students Wednesday detailing the options for its summer housing program. Residence Life will offer three different options...

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RMU renovating residence halls in next five summers

Brittany Mayer, News Manager
April 11, 2018

Robert Morris University just announced that over the next five summers, major changes will be made to the 14 residence halls on campus. "Robert Morris University will make major improvements to most of its 14 residence halls, including restoring lounges, renovating bathrooms,...