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The Biden Administration Plans On Expanding The Border Wall

Amere Keasley
October 6, 2023

The immigration crisis on the southern border has been a hot topic for years. There have been furious debates over whether or not a wall should be built to deter immigrants from crossing illegally. The Trump administration talked of continuing to build a wall but fell short of...

This Popular Fast-Food Chain Makes its Pittsburgh Debut

Adam Pavlovich
October 6, 2023

This Tuesday, a new fast-food restaurant, set to fill all your chicken finger needs, will open in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh hosts many fast-food restaurant chains such as McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Popeye’s, and Chipotle. However, one restaurant chain is not included-...

Police Blotter: 9/28/2023 – 10/02/2023

Evelyn Luthringer
October 6, 2023

9/26/2023 Suspicious Incident: Student Health Services reported a suspicious person asking questions about vaccines. Officers responded to the area but were unable to locate. The case is closed. Departmental Information: The Executive Director of the RMU Island Sports Center...

$11 Million In Overdue Payments For Pittsburgh Mills Mall Paid 3 Days Before Sheriff Sale

Isabella Timpano
October 5, 2023

The Pittsburgh Mills Mall, which was originally set to go to sheriff sale this past Monday, is no longer up for sale. As of Friday Morning, the Allegheny County Sheriff's office confirmed that Namdar Realty has paid off all of the overdue payments, just days before the sale. Namdar...

Pittsburgh Plastic Bag Ban to be Implemented October 14

Mitchell McIntosh
October 5, 2023

The City of Pittsburgh unanimously passed a plastic bag ban in April of 2022 in an effort to promote a cleaner and more sustainable community. The ban will go into effect as of October 14, 2023. A statement regarding the ban on the pittsburghpa.gov website reads, "Beginning...

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...

Military Recruitment Is At Concerningly Low Levels

Isabella Timpano
October 5, 2023

The United States Military is struggling to meet its yearly necessary recruitment numbers. During a recent House Armed Service Committee hearing, the Navy, Air Force, and Army all stated they expect to miss their recruitment numbers for 2023 by the thousands. Such struggles bear...

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)...

McCarthy Voted Out As Speaker Of The House

Amere Keasley
October 3, 2023

On October 3, at 4:45 P.M., Kevin McCarthy was ousted as Speaker of the House after lawmakers voted to remove him from the position. This is the first time in United States history that a U.S. speaker of the house has been removed from the job via a motion to vacate. Kevin...