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City life remains active during social distancing, with many using the nice day to get exercise with pets. March 22, 2020. Pittsburgh, PA.

How the JFCS creates new lives for refugees in Pittsburgh

John Blinn
September 15, 2021

PITTSBURGH -- With violence and chaos erupting in Afghanistan, citizens of the country are looking for a safe haven. One local organization has been helping refugees find a home in Pittsburgh and is currently creating a lifeline for Afghans who are fleeing the violence. Starting...

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Police Blotter: 8/31/2021-9/06/2021

September 13, 2021

8/31/21-Fire Alarm-False Alarm: Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Salem Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be steam from the shower. RMU Maintenance was notified. The fire department was cancelled. The panel was reset. The case is closed.   8/31/21-Fire...

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RMU Next Century Scholarship students begin academic career

Ethan Morrison
September 10, 2021

**UPDATE** Robert Morris does not have a computer science major. Five students were awarded scholarships covering tuition, room and board for Robert Morris's Next Century Scholarships. On Jan. 26, 2021, RMU announced that Netflix founder and co-CEO Reed Hasting will donate...

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Bobbymania returns for start of semester fun

Kevin Plowcha
September 6, 2021

Bobbymania is one of the most anticipated events on the RMU Calendar and it returned on Saturday. After not being able to hold the event last year due to COVID-19, everyone was buzzing about how much fun it would be. Originally set to take place on Aug. 29, inclement weather...

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RMU announces new weekend shuttle hours for fall semester

Colby Sherwin
September 5, 2021

Moon Township--As the fall semester begins at Robert Morris, there is a new shuttle weekend schedule. In an email from Residence Life, it announced new weekend hours on Friday until further notice. The Yorktown 2/Walmart/Weekender shuttle will run from 7 a.m. until 1 a.m....

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Unpack U announces second annual mental wellness project competition

Kaelei Whitlatch
September 3, 2021

Mental health is an important topic among college students, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Active Minds, a nonprofit promoting mental health for young adults, thirty-nine percent of college students report experiencing having a significant mental health...

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Police Blotter 8/24/2021-8/30/2021

September 3, 2021

8/24/21: 911 Hang Up Calls- RMU Police received a 911 hang up call from the UPMC Events Center. Officer responded and located a staff member working in the ticket office. They accidentally dialed 911. - The case was closed. 8/24/2021: Fire Alarm-False Alarm- Guardian Protection...

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Playboi Carti to perform at UPMC Events Center on Dec. 5

Tyler Gallo
September 1, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Playboi Carti announced his dates for his North American "Narcissist" tour on Wednesday. Among the places he will be performing is the UPMC Events Center on Dec. 5. Pittsburgh will be the 35th stop of 47 locations on his tour and will take place after he performs...

RMU students discuss new Banner scheduling software

RMU students discuss new Banner scheduling software

Owen Krepps
September 1, 2021

Banner. It is the last name of the scientist who accidentally turned himself into the Hulk. It is also an object that can be waved around as a pennant. But over the past couple of months, students at Robert Morris University have come to associate the word “banner”. Last...

Fireworks at Bobby Mania 2019

BobbyMania postponed due to inclement weather conditions

Kaelei Whitlatch
August 29, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP —Due to a line of thunderstorms, BobbyMania has been postponed. Bobbymania is rescheduled to next Saturday, Sept. 4. at 7 p.m. “BobbyMania starts the year off with a bang. There will be free RMU t-shirts, free food, a dunk tank, a DJ, and lots of fun....