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New Body Cam Footage Displays Problems with the Policing Institution

New Body Cam Footage Displays Problems with the Policing Institution

Hannah Shiflett
January 28, 2023
Memphis Police Department strategically releases footage on the death of Tyre Nichols in an effort to deter protests.
Armstrong Tunnel to close Saturday morning

Armstrong Tunnel to close Saturday morning

Evelyn Luthringer
January 26, 2023

Over the weekend there will be some changes in routes many use to get around Pittsburgh. The Armstrong Tunnels will be closing during the morning on Saturday. The tunnel for those traveling inbound will be closed beginning at 6 a.m. and ending at 9 a.m. The outbound tunnel will...

Pittsburgh reviewing tax-exempt properties owned by charities

Pittsburgh reviewing tax-exempt properties owned by charities

Cole Brennan
January 25, 2023

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey issued an executive order directing the Finance and Law Departments to review tax-exempt properties owned by charities. The move was made to ensure it is appropriate under Pennsylvania law. The mayor released a statement Wednesday. "In the...

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Billy Idol to Perform at UPMC Events Center This May

Kaelei Whitlatch, Copy Editor
January 23, 2023

Billy Idol is the next artist to take the stage at the UPMC Events Center. The British musician will be performing at Robert Morris’s campus venue on May 1. The three-time Grammy nominee is embarking on the Idol Live! tour with stops beginning in Scottsdale, Ariz. and...

RMU and Vitalant to host blood drive

RMU and Vitalant to host blood drive

Evelyn Luthringer
January 23, 2023

Robert Morris University has partnered with Vitalant to hold another Blood Drive. The event is hosted by RMU Colonials and Community Service. The drive will take place on Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will occur at the Franklin Center in room 204. Although walk-ins...

"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: 1/05/2023-1/09/2023

Evelyn Luthringer, Contributor
January 19, 2023

1/05/2023: Welfare Check: Caller reported a possible medical emergency in Lexington Hall. Officers responded and notified Residence Life. Medics responded and evaluated the student. The student was cleared to stay on campus. The case is closed.   1/06/2023: Found Property:...

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Unauthorized Solicitors at Robert Morris University

Ellie Schroeder, Head News Editor
January 19, 2023

A warning from the RMU Chief of Police about solicitors is the latest announcement from campus police. Chief Jeff James and Maureen Keefer, the Dean of Students, sent an email to all faculty, staff, and students. RMU requires organizations to have permission prior to coming...

Dr. John Locke was one of the members of student life that was realigned on Wednesday.

Robert Morris University Realigns Student Life

Hannah Shiflett, Reporter
January 11, 2023

Robert Morris President, Dr. Michelle Patrick, announced the realignment of Student Life today after former Dean of Students, Dr. John Michalenko retired at the end of the fall semester. In an email sent out to the faculty of Robert Morris University, President Patrick has...

Joseph Zimmer was named Provost of Robert Morris University on Monday Jan. 9, 2023.

Joseph Zimmer Named Next Provost at Robert Morris University

Hannah Shiflett, Reporter
January 11, 2023

Robert Morris University has named Dr. Joseph Zimmer as the next Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs per a press release by the university. Zimmer will begin his role starting June 1, 2023. The next Provost comes from St. Bonaventure University where he served as...

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro.

Far-Right Brazilian Nationalists Attempt a Coup D’etat in the Name of Jair Bolsonaro

Hannah Shiflett, Reporter
January 11, 2023

Only two days after the two-year anniversary of the January 6 Insurrection, Brazil has now faced its own version of an insurrection. Jair Bolsonaro is the former President of Brazil and yesterday his supporters stormed into Congress. Bolsonaro lost his election to Luiz Inacio...