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Confetti shot in the air to celebrate the undergraduate class of 2023. Photo credit: Samantha Dutch

Robert Morris Holds 98th Commencement

Samantha Dutch
May 8, 2023

As the academic year comes to a close, seniors donned caps and gowns to celebrate their graduation with Robert Morris University holding its ninety-eighth commencement ceremony. Family, friends, and faculty gathered at the UPMC Events Center at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday to celebrate...

Photo Credit: Joseph Espinoza

This Month in Arts and Entertainment: April

Finn Lyons, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 19, 2023

Films Guy Ritchie's The Covenant Movie, Directed By Guy Ritchie, April 21 in theaters United States Army Sergeant John Kinley and Afghan interpreter Ahmed are ambushed and Ahmed saves Kinley's life. Ahmed and his family were promised safe passage to America, but Kinley learns...

protests outside the University of Pittsburgh building, photo credit: WTAE

Conservative Speaker Met with Protests

Cole Brennan, Head News Editor
April 18, 2023

Pittsburgh, Pa- Conservative speaker Michael Knowles was met with tensions from the opposing side during his debate with Brad Polumbo at the O'Hara Student Center on University of Pittsburgh's campus. Many protestors took to the streets before the debate and the demonstrations...

Sarah Clew from Moon Township a participant in the walk

2023 Multiple Sclerosis Walk Pittsburgh

Malena Kaniuff, Reporter
April 18, 2023

The early morning dew glazed over Point State Park as Pittsburgh locals gathered to ban together to walk three miles in support of Multiple Sclerosis Walk MS took place on Apr. 16 at 7 a.m. where attendees walked for one to three miles. People who participated could create...

Military helicopter carries Taiwans flag

Tensions Continue to Rise Between China and United States over Taiwan

Mitchell McIntosh
April 17, 2023

Tensions have been rising between China and the United States over Taiwan for quite some time. Recent military drills conducted by China in response to the Taiwanese president visiting the United States have only escalated these tensions. In an Associated Press article, China's...

President Donald J. Trump speaks to thousands of people at the Erie Insurance Arena in Erie, Pennsylvania on October 10, 2018.

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...

Blackhawk helicopter flies over RMU's Nicholson Center

Blackhawks Land on Nicholson Front Lawn, Provides Training for ROTC

Nathan Breisinger
March 30, 2023

The Nicholson front lawn was converted into a military training area for a brief period of time on Thursday morning as the Robert Morris Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) and members of the Three Rivers Battalion participated in a specialized training exercise that saw...

Image of Robert Morris University's Jefferson Center

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...

"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: 2/20/2023-2/26/2023

Evelyn Luthringer, Chief Photographer
March 6, 2023

2/20/2023 Departmental Information: Student reported falling victim to an online blackmail scam. The student was advised to stop communication with the blackmailer. The case is closed. 2/21/2023 Trouble Alarm: Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Hale...

"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: 2/14/2023-2/20/2023

Evelyn Luthringer
March 3, 2023

2/14/2023 Tag and Tow: RMU Police towed one vehicle parked illegally in a handicap spot outside Lexington Hall. The case is closed. Medical Emergency: RMU Police received a call for a person who fell inside the Hale Center. Officers responded and located the patient. Medics...