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Robert Morris Interim President and Provost Mary Ann Rafoth to retire

Robert Morris Interim President and Provost Mary Ann Rafoth to retire

Ethan Morrison, Editor In Chief
April 18, 2022

Just two weeks before the spring 2022 semester comes to an end, the Robert Morris Board of Trustees announced to students that the Interim President and Provost senior vice president for academic affairs will retire from both of her roles. Dr. Rafoth was with the university...

Police Blotter: 03/31/2022-04/04/2022

April 12, 2022

03/31/2022: Criminal Mischief: A student reported their door was kicked in during the night. The RMU Detective reviewed the camera footage and with the help of Residence Life identified the suspect. One student will be sent through Student Conduct. The case is closed.03/31/2022:...

Photo Credit:  RMU Thrive

RMU Thrive and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to Host Color Walk

Evelyn Luthringer, Multimedia Editor
April 8, 2022

The RMU Thrive program at Robert Morris University has partnered with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to host the6th annual Out of the Darkness Walk. The color walk/ run will take place on Saturday, April 9. Registration will begin at 9:30 AM on the Nicholson Lawn...

Members of Alpha Chi Rho practice their pyramid routine during the Greek Week obstacle course on April 3.

Highly Anticipated Greek Week Chariot Race Postponed

Bailey Noel, Chief Photographer
April 4, 2022

One of the most anticipated events for Greek Week opening weekend, the chariot race, had to be postponed Sunday due to inclimate weather. It is currently unknown when the event will be rescheduled to take place. Despite the rain on Sunday, brothers, and sisters across campus...

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Police Blotter: 03/22/22-03/27/22

Evelyn Luthringer, Multimedia Editor
April 4, 2022

03/22/22: Found Property: The Yorktown Café Manager reported an unclaimed backpack that emitted an odor of marijuana. Officers arrived and took possession of the backpack. Officers discovered the backpack contained drug paraphernalia. All contents were destroyed. The backpack...

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Police Blotter: 03/16/2022-03/21/2022

Evelyn Luthringer, Multimedia Editor
March 31, 2022

03/16/22: Medical Emergency: A football coach and trainer reported a medical emergency in Washington Hall. Officers responded and medics transported the student to the hospital. The case is closed.   03/17/22: Property Damage (misc. item(s)): Students reported damage...

Phi Mu Delta wins 2021 Greek Week. (Photo Credit Melanie Hulse)

Robert Morris 2022 Greek Week returns in full force

Tyler Gallo, Reporter
March 29, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP– After two years of Greek Week being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Robert Morris Interfraternity and Panhellenic Councils have loaded up the event for a grand return in 2022. The week-long competition will run from Apr. 1 to Apr. 8 and feature several...

Robert Morris University Hosts the Third Annual Out of the Darkness Walk to raise mental health awareness. 
Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/ Soundharjya Babu)

OPINION: The Mental Health System is broken

Cole Brennan, Contributor
March 28, 2022

If you are someone who is struggling with their mental health, help is available and these are treatable illnesses with the proper care. It is ok to not be okay. National Suicide Prevention Hotline- 1-800-273-8255 Resolve Pittsburgh 1-888-796-8266 National Alliance on...

Dr. Marina Fontolan gives lecture on the of games, and authenticity: perceptions from localizers. Photo credit: Ally Yovetich

Rooney Scholar Dr. Marina Fontolon Talks Localization in Video Games

Michael Deemer, Contributor
March 24, 2022

Rooney Scholar Dr. Marina Fontolan is a "gamer first," but coming from Brazil, Fontolan realized that some come to need or are lost in translation. The term "localizing" is the shift in language and culture. On Thursday the Center of Global Engagement hosted the lecture with...

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Police Blotter: 03/08/22-03/12/22

Evelyn Luthringer, Multimedia Editor
March 21, 2022

03/08/22: Welfare Check: RMU Police received a call requesting a welfare check on a student. Residence Life was contacted to help locate the student. Officers along with Res Life made contact with the student in Washington Hall. The student appeared well and showed no signs of...